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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

Aneelah Afzali speaks about Islamophobia and media portrayal of Muslims on Friday in Todd Hall.

‘Facts don’t change hearts’

YASMEEN WAFAI, Evergreen assistant editor November 5, 2017

Islamophobic legislation and hate crimes have been on the rise in the U.S., a Harvard Law graduate and activist told students Friday. Muslim Students Association hosted Aneelah Afzali, the executive...

WSU junior defender Maddy Haro battles freshman midfielder Olivia Van Der Jagt for the ball in a game against University of Washington on Friday.

WSU soccer ends regular season with tie against UW

DANIEL PARAMO, Evergreen reporter November 5, 2017

A scoreless draw on a nearly-freezing night in Seattle rounded out the regular season for WSU soccer (9-7-3, 4-6-1). Neither the Cougs nor rival University of Washington (9-8-3, 2-6-3) scored in regulation,...

Redshirt senior quarterback Luke Falk hands off the ball to redshirt senior running back Jamal Morrow during the WSU vs. Stanford game.

Football 7-0 at home for first time in program

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter November 4, 2017

No. 25 WSU (8-2, 5-2) sealed an undefeated record at Martin Stadium this season as the Cougars pulled out a 24-21 win against No. 18 Stanford University (6-3, 5-2) on Saturday. “Everybody had...

Senior lineman Frankie Luvu talks after practice Tuesday night about his preparations for Saturday’s game against Stanford.

Luvu prepares for final game at Martin Stadium

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2017

Cougar seniors will play their last game at Martin Stadium on Saturday, and senior linebacker Franki Luvu’s family will be there to witness all his hard work paying off. Over half his family has yet...

Arturo Gavilanes, Challenge Course and climbing wall coordinator discusses the different course options for Dad’s Weekend.

Climbing past comfort zones

NINA WILLIS, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2017

Students and their dads can push themselves out of their comfort zone by participating in climbing-related activities this Dad’s Weekend at the Challenge Course. They can explore the parent-child...

Evanee Hu, dressed as Wonder Woman, attends the fifth annual Washington State Kids’ Carnival.

Trick-or-treaters collect candy

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor November 2, 2017

Butch T. Cougar admires Moana’s glowing green necklace. Batman rummages through a bucket of candy. Wonder Woman peers over the edge of a table at a pile of chocolates. Dozens of costumed children...

Shane McFarland, owner and jiu-jitsu teacher at Mantis Martial Arts, stretches before his class on Tuesday.

Grad student runs jiu-jitsu studio

MARCO MCCRAY, Evergreen reporter November 1, 2017

Shane McFarland, owner of Mantis Martial Arts LLC and president of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club on campus, said he is doing what he loves by being a husband and father, owning a martial arts academy and...

WSU women’s tennis Head Coach Lisa Hart, right, discusses sophomore player Melisa Ates and her contributions to the team.

Hart breeds success on, off court

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter October 31, 2017

The tennis team put together by WSU Head Coach Lisa Hart reflects the popularity of the sport internationally. Seven players hailing from Turkey, Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium and Uzbekistan make up...

The Pullman public library displayed the American flag at half-staff in honor of an army soldier who was killed in Niger.

State lowers flags to honor fallen Washington soldier

JESSICA ZHOU, Evergreen assistant news editor October 30, 2017

Outside of Neill Public Library and across the state, flags flew half-staff in remembrance of a Puyallup Green Beret, who died earlier this month in an ambush that killed him and three other soldiers in...

Blood spatter on the asphalt of Duncan Lane, near Northside Dining Hall, the location of Sunday mornings shooting.

College Hill shooting victims released from hospital

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter October 30, 2017

The blood stains on the pavement are easy to miss. A person might walk right by it and not notice, likely distracted by the swarm of small bugs gathering in the air. Early Sunday morning, gunshots rang...

Kendra Salgado, left, and Colby Pfost build tree guards for vulnerable trees in the Palouse area as part of a volunteer event for the Circle K International club. These guards are created to be stronger than the plastic ones originally in place.

Supporting the community

KAYLA SIMONSON, Evergreen reporter October 30, 2017

Circle K International, a community service club, works on projects for the community and allows members to build strong connections. Circle K International is a college branch of the larger community...

Senior opposite Casey Schoenlein hits in between University of Southern California’s block, put up by senior opposite Brittany Abercrombie and junior middle blocker Brittany Welsh. The Trojans took the match, beating WSU for the second time this season.

Volleyball swept for second time this season

SAM HEIKELL, Evergreen reporter October 29, 2017

WSU volleyball (14-10, 3-9) was swept on the court for the second time this season. The Cougars fell to No. 19 University of Southern California (16-7, 8-4) in three sets Sunday afternoon. The team...

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