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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

College is a prime-time to soak in all the knowledge you can, so become the 
teacher’s pet, and maybe they will save your grade when nothing else can.

Take advantage of our best resource: professors

JENNIFER LADWIG, Former Evergreen mint editor August 23, 2017

Perhaps I’m biased, but freshmen in my classes might be the most annoying thing. And I wouldn’t be surprised if many professors agreed with me. So this is a friendly reminder to all you new Cougs out...

Karl Johanson, Assigning Secretary of the Southeastern Washington Football Ofiicials Association, talks about the importance 
of safety. Referees are trained to look out for safety concerns during games.

National crisis concerns regional officials

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor August 22, 2017

High turnover and constant training of new football referees have plagued the nation and some parts of Washington. Referees in the Pullman area have not experienced the brunt of this crisis, but many are...

Safety is becoming more of a concern in football. Study after study indicates 
that the sport is indeed harmful to athletes’ mental health.

NFL must prioritize concussion protocol in future

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor August 22, 2017

There was never much doubt from the public. Although football has taken up the role of America’s pastime, the impact of the sport is mentally impairing many who play it. The Mild Traumatic Brain Injury...

Students, faculty and community members gather on the WSU campus to watch the solar eclipse in August.

Students skip class to witness solar eclipse

KATIE SHADLER and L. A. BRYAN August 21, 2017

Scattered around the Jewett Observatory, dozens of students, faculty and Pullman families wearing $3 solar shades gathered to view a near-total eclipse. Inside the observatory, physics and astronomy...

The Color Me Coug 5K is an annual race during which runners get covered with colored powder.

2017 Color Me Coug 5K gallery

CODY COTTIER, Evergreen reporter August 21, 2017

Sunday bus service comes to WSU

Sunday bus service comes to WSU

TYLER WATSON, Evergreen reporter August 21, 2017

Pullman Transit has added two new bus routes this semester, meaning public transportation is now available at some capacity seven days a week. Brad Rader, operations manager of Pullman Transit, said...

Delta Sigma Theta sorority members, fourth from the left, Renaye Tolbert, Alexis Jackson and Kendra Robinson dance 
at Conexion, hosted by Multicultural Student Services, on Sunday in the CUB Senior Ballroom.

A safe space to connect and relax

LATISHA JENSEN, Evergreen life editor August 21, 2017

Located on the fourth floor of the CUB is the Office of Multicultural Student Services (MSS), where a community, of student mentors, staff and faculty work to support students from all different backgrounds. MSS...

WSU football kicks off practice Thursday. Athletes practice drills in anticipation for the long, competitive season.

Football players eyeing monumental season

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor August 21, 2017

Cougar football kicks off its season opener against Montana State on Sept. 2 at Martin Stadium — the first of five straight September home games. For the athletes, their home stand is large, but their...

Marchers Naomi Franklin (left) and Brandon Townsend walk in Saturdays March Against White Supremacy at WSU.

Anti-white supremacy marchers call out WSU president

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor August 20, 2017

Roughly 200 marchers made up of WSU students, faculty, staff and Pullman community members formed a line winding down the Stadium Way sidewalk Saturday, while Pullman police stood guard nearby. The...

Forward Makamae Gomera-Stevens playing the Minnesota Golden Gophers Friday at the Lower Soccer Field.

Women’s soccer goes scoreless against Minnesota

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter August 19, 2017

The WSU women’s soccer team opened their season with a scoreless double overtime draw against No. 19 Minnesota Friday night in Pullman.  "Obviously, you want to get the win, but that's a very good...

2017 Lentil Festival gallery

2017 Lentil Festival gallery

CODY COTTIER, Evergreen reporter August 18, 2017

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