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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Protesters paddle the Snake River while participating in the “Free the Snake Flotilla” on Sept. 8 in Clarkston. The annual 
demonstration’s purpose is to advocate for the removal of four dams built along the lower Snake River.

Snake River dams another example of Native American exploitation

MOHAMED SALEM, Evergreen columnist November 29, 2017

The history of Native Americans has always been a morality tale. Since the establishment of the U.S., policies have never taken indigenous tribes into account. There is a strong connection between the...

Rogers Hall Resident Adviser Madalyn Graf distributes mail to residences. RAs train to prepare for crises but can only report them.

Learning to assess mental health

KAYLA SIMONSON, Evergreen reporter November 29, 2017

Resident advisers and residential education directors at WSU undergo training to learn how to appropriately assess mental health situations they may encounter on the job. Brandon Brackett, WSU assistant...

Two Cougar athletes battle during the Crimson vs. Gray Wrestling match held at the Student Recreation Center on Oct. 27.

Cougar wrestling sets sights on becoming official sport

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter November 28, 2017

WSU wrestling has been a club sport since 2012, but the team is working to reclaim its place as an official university sport. “We’re going to just try to keep moving up the ranks, trying to be a...

Vice President of Student Affairs Mary Jo Gonzales says the university is working on reimbursement for RDA and all residence and dining halls will remain open.

Grad students question budget cuts

FORREST HOLT, Evergreen news editor November 27, 2017

During their last meeting of the semester, GPSA senators asked Vice President of Student Affairs Mary Jo Gonzales to uphold crucial graduate student protections. Gonzales emphasized more transparency...

A poster, which originally read “It’s OK to be white,” was scratched out and replaced with “Love will always win,” as seen Monday morning.

‘It’s OK to be white’ posters reappear on campus

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter November 27, 2017

A second wave of posters reading “It’s OK to be white” were found posted on the Glenn Terrell Friendship Mall on Monday morning. Passersby wrote on or altered the posters before Facilities Services...

Redshirt freshman guard Milan Acquaah looks for a pass to unguarded teammates during a game versus Seattle University on Nov. 15.

Men’s basketball returns home with a championship

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter November 27, 2017

WSU men’s basketball was picked to finish last in the Pac-12 preseason media poll; now the Cougs are the champions of the Wooden Legacy tournament after a 93-86 victory over San Diego State University...

Cougs in Space President Kenneth Eversole, a junior computer science major, shows off part of the satellite called a Central Processing Unit during their weekly meeting. They have to build a stable structure that can stand the radioactivity levels in space.

Club builds satellite to launch

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter November 27, 2017

Cougs in Space received a grant from NASA last year and now focus their mechanical efforts on the launching of a space satellite. The satellite is set to launch sometime between May 2019 and 2020. Last...

Then-redshirt sophomore running back James Williams avoids UWs defense during the 2017 Apple Cup.

Huskies end WSU’s bid for Pac-12 North title

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor November 26, 2017

WSU football lost its fifth straight Apple Cup to University of Washington on Saturday, falling 41-14 to the Huskies. For the Cougars, the loss means WSU will not represent the Pac-12 North in the conference...

James Hust purchases candy from Pam Debolt at Palouse Country Candy. She opened the downtown store in 2015.

From one journey to the next

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor November 17, 2017

Glider pilot. Thrill-seeker. Mother. Businesswoman. Many Pullman residents know Pam Debolt for her store, Palouse Country Candy. But for the Southern California native, the shop is just one new journey...

WSU Freshman defender Aaqila Mclyn dribbles the ball through University of Southern California’s defense in a game Oct. 22.

Round two: Cougar soccer faces Tennessee

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter November 16, 2017

WSU soccer (10-7-3) takes on No. 20 University of Tennessee (15-4-1) in their second match of the NCAA Tournament. The Cougars made it to the second round for the fourth time in program history. They...

Transportation supervisor of WSU facilities services Brandy Dean explains the composting side of their work.

WSU turns waste into usable goods

BAILEY CAMPBELL, Evergreen reporter November 16, 2017

It was surprisingly quiet, that is until the machines started up and work began. Cubes of shredded paper, cardboard and filthy plastic create neat stacks in the warehouse. These mountains of recycled...

WSU redshirt sophomore right-handed pitcher Davis Baillie goes through his windup to deliver a pitch during the Oct. 1 exhibition game against Central Washington University. The Cougars won 23-5.

Signing class, non-conference schedule announced

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter November 16, 2017

WSU baseball announced its 2018 signing class and upcoming non-conference schedule, according to separate news releases by WSU Athletic Communications this week. Head Coach Marty Lees announced the...

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