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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

Jordan Frost speaks at ASWSUs first senate meeting of the fall semester August 23 in the CUB.

Veterinary Medicine students ask for ASWSU representation

KATIE SHADLER, Evergreen reporter September 13, 2017

The ASWSU president is supporting a plan to create an executive position for the College of Veterinary Medicine students this year, after students petitioned for a seat in the ASWSU Senate. Two veterinary...

Daydreaming allows creativity to flourish by allowing people to access and reflect on memories.

Take a break and let your mind wander

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter September 13, 2017

Nothing — students need to make it a priority. Absolutely nothing. When I say nothing, I mean nothing; no music, no reading, no TV, no sleeping and certainly no wasting time on their phones. Doing nothing...

Local groups protest dams

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor September 12, 2017

Drumbeats and singing filled the air Friday evening at Chief Timothy Park in Clarkston as Nez Perce tribe members commenced the third annual “Free the Snake Flotilla.” The Flotilla ran from Friday...

Cadet Kyanna Byrd, Ryan St. John and Lexi Fredrickson prepare for the September 11 vigil on the steps of Todd Hall Monday morning.

Students and veterans remember 9/11

LINH NGUYEN, Evergreen reporter September 12, 2017

Students, faculty, staff and veterans gathered on the Glenn Terrell Friendship Mall on Monday morning to observe a moment of silence for those who died and served during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the...

Drum major Tommy Hill leads a chant during the WSU vs. Boise State University (BSU) football game Saturday 
at Martin Stadium. The band played “Bohemian Rhapsody” during their halftime performance in collaboration with BSU.

‘Countless hours go into this’

MARIAH INMAN, Evergreen reporter September 11, 2017

Home game day preparation for the WSU Marching Band means five straight weeks of learning halftime shows. The process of memorizing music, learning the drill and cleaning up the formations is prepped...

Gods Harmony members sings the gospel version of the WSU fight song at the Black Lives Summit Saturday.

Finding community at the Black Lives Summit

JESSICA ZHOU, Evergreen assistant news editor September 11, 2017

Black Student Union hosted its annual Black Lives Summit, dedicated to introducing freshmen and transfer students of color, particularly black students, to resources, peers and mentors. The BSU executive...

Redshirt senior Jamal Morrow scores his second recieving touchdown of the game to secure a 47-44 win in triple overtime vs Boise State.

Cougars prevail in triple overtime

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor September 10, 2017

WSU football (2-0) rallied to defeat the Boise State Broncos (1-1) Saturday night in a wild 47-44 triple overtime game that lasted over four hours. At the 10:53 mark of the fourth quarter, all hopes...

Redshirt junior defensive line Hercules Mata’afa recorded 2.5 tackles for losses and 1.5 sacks against Montana State on Saturday.

Mata’afa: Short on words, bold on plays

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor September 8, 2017

Let’s say the Cougs are having trouble. They lose one — maybe two games and the team atmosphere is poor, like it was at the start of last season. Redshirt junior defensive line Hercules Mata’afa...

Jake Stephenson, an employee of University Collision, repairs a replacement bumper on the back of an SUV on Wednesday.

New ownership expands services

MARCO MCCRAY, Evergreen reporter September 8, 2017

A local body shop is now under new management after almost four decades. Previously known as Brian’s Body Shop, it is now known as University Collision. This shop is owned and operated by five new...

Acting President of the College Republicans Amir Rezamand in the KZUU studio discussing internalized misconceptions of 
conservative-leaning organizations.

Political clubs move forward

JESSICA ZHOU, Evergreen assistant news editor September 8, 2017

Since WSU College Republicans fell under the national spotlight for its former president’s participation in the 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville, current and former leadership plan to remain...

Lauren Grabelle has documented the life of her dog, Sugar, as she lived 10 years in health and her recovery after being temporarily 
paralyzed by an infection.

A dog and her human: A recovery story

MELANIE RITTIERODT, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2017

When someone you love is in pain, our first instinct is to help them in any way that we can. That creature doesn’t need to be human. It doesn’t matter what they are, it just matters what kind of connection...

Former WSU receiver Gabe Marks runs with the ball in a game against Eastern Washington last season

Luani, Marks fight for NFL roster spots

Dylan Greene, Evergreen deputy sports editor September 7, 2017

Making it on the roster of an NFL team is hard. Only 1.6 percent of college football players achieve their dream of playing in the NFL. Two Cougar players from last year’s team have been battling...

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