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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Adam Koerner, assistant director of culinary operations, compiles a Greek salad in the testing kitchen to weigh the final product in hope of putting it in the dining halls

Chefs keep up on trending recipes

LATISHA JENSEN, Evergreen life editor December 8, 2017

The aroma of spices and veggies filled the air as campus chefs sautéed freshly chopped ingredients in the Northside Dining Hall test kitchen. In one day, they tested three recipes: green chickpea curry,...

Senior global politics and comparative ethnic studies major Roanna Zackhras, left, and senior biology major Ula Pele say officials could promote diversity by visiting the Samoan community on campus.

Officials’ trip to Samoa accomplished nothing

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter December 8, 2017

A semester after several WSU administrators took a five-day trip to Samoa, many are still unsure as to whether the trip actually brought about any tangible change. WSU President Kirk Schulz and Vice...

Junior forward Robert Franks creates separation from a defender on University of California, Davis during a game on Dec. 2 in Beasley Coliseum.

WSU heads to Moscow for matchup with Vandals

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor December 6, 2017

WSU men’s basketball will make the short trip over the Washington-Idaho border for a game against University of Idaho on Wednesday in Moscow. The Cougars (6-1) are coming off their first loss of the...

RoboSub Club treasurer Ryan Summers and club member James Irwin fine tune the circuit board for the hydrophones for their robotic submarine at Gibb Pool. The submarine detects soundwaves to follow underwater.

Club builds self-navigating sub

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter December 4, 2017

The WSU RoboSub Club tested their submarine, a two-year-old project they named Cobalt, at Gibb Pool on Saturday. President Daylan Kelting said scheduling tests was one of the largest challenges of the...

WSU redshirt junior forward Nike McClure prepares for a field goal in Fridays game against Idaho State University.

WSU looking to extend winning streak

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter December 4, 2017

WSU women’s basketball will host Saint Louis University after beating Idaho State University on Friday for its third win in a row. Friday’s win had three Cougars (4-4) in double-digit scoring. Leading...

Alex Svensson talks about his experience as a first-generation student.

Community drive raises thousands

BAILEY CAMPBELL, Evergreen reporter December 4, 2017

Hundreds of volunteers gathered on a crisp and early morning to collect 4,000 pounds of food in Pullman to help end hunger on the Palouse. Volunteers raised $3,000 during a live auction, with more to come...

Then-Junior outside hitter Taylor Mims spikes the ball against Florida State University on Dec. 1.

Cougar volleyball advances to second round of NCAA tourney

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter December 1, 2017

WSU volleyball (18-15) defeated Florida State University (18-11) in the first round of the NCAA tournament in four sets Friday. The match was the first-ever meeting between the Cougars and the Seminoles. “I'm...

Tennessee fires AD after meeting with Leach

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor December 1, 2017

Tennessee parted ways with Athletic Director John Currie Friday morning, according to ESPN's Chris Low. Currie's departure comes a day after he met with WSU Head Coach Mike Leach about the Vols head coaching...

The 2016 Holiday Fest in downtown Pullman featured choir performances. This year, they are including more local businesses 
and featuring the local band Paradox at Rico’s Public House.

Band to play live for Holiday Fest

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter December 1, 2017

Holiday Fest decided to use a locally grown Austrian pine planted in about 1995 for this year’s tree lighting. “It’s really important and great for Pullman identity to have a locally grown tree,”...

Shock physicist Stefan Turneaure shows the transition in the launcher from the gas pressurizing  chamber to the projectile launching chamber.

Under Pressure

KATIE SHADLER, Evergreen reporter December 1, 2017

For the first time, a team of WSU researchers observed and recorded the formation of hexagonal diamonds from graphite, which occurred in nanoseconds. The hexagonal diamonds, also called lonsdaleite,...

WSU senior guard Caila Hailey goes up for the layup against The Master’s University in Beasley Coliseum on Nov. 1.

Women’s basketball looks for fourth win of season

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2017

WSU women’s basketball (3-4) will host Idaho State University (5-1) Friday, after winning two of three games at the Gulf Coast Showcase last weekend. The Cougars finished fifth out of the eight teams...

John Dawson, a custodial lead, wipes the mirror in a Food Quality Building bathroom. Rather than work steadily in one area, Dawson helps wherever needed. “I have a different challenge every day,” he says.

Upkeeping with the custodians

CODY COTTIER, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2017

John Dawson rolls his cart into a bathroom in the Food Quality Building, keys jingling as he walks, and pulls on neon orange latex gloves. First he cleans the toilet, next the urinal. Then he moves...

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