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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

Hicks prepares to jump at The Podium in Spokane.

Daylon’s Daily: 6-feet-7-inches: the numbers that changed everything

DAYLON HICKS, Evergreen reporter February 24, 2022

With practice and preparation comes confidence. After last week’s meet ended in a way that affected me both mentally and physically, I knew I needed a change in the way I approach my daily life. This...

Hicks prepares to jump during an indoor track meet on Jan. 14 at the Podium in Spokane, Wash.

Daylon’s Daily: Dealing with injury

DAYLON HICKS, Evergreen reporter February 10, 2022

Dealing with an injury in life is never easy. As a kid, I did not have too many injuries aside from two; a TV fell on my foot as a child, and I cut my big toe open while doing volunteer work. I proved...

WSU wide receivers Donovan Ollie (6) and Calvin Jackson Jr. (8) celebrate after scoring a touchdown during a game against the University of Arizona at Martin Stadium, Nov. 19, 2021.

Top five recruits coming to the Palouse

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter February 4, 2022

On National Signing Day, WSU football head coach Jake Dickert and his coaching staff added 10 players to the roster - nine new freshmen and a transfer. Everyone has had their chance to break down the group...

Daylon Hicks jumps over the 6-foot-4 bar on Jan. 14 at The Podium in Spokane.

Daylon’s Daily: Traveling in the pandemic

DAYLON HICKS, Evergreen reporter February 3, 2022

Traveling can often be described as an experience that is both exciting and full of relaxation; however, traveling for sports during the pandemic is a whole different experience.  The thoughts...

WSU guard Noah Williams dribbles towards the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against California, Saturday, Jan. 15, in Beasley Coliseum.

COVID-19 does not like sports

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter January 21, 2022

Another week of WSU Athletics events has come and gone and Cougar fans have once again been hit by the loss of events due to COVID-19 protocols.  Earlier this month, the Cougs had a women’s basketball...

WSU quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) looks down field to throw the ball during a college football game against the University of Arizona at Martin Stadium, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.

De Laura: A brief history

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter January 20, 2022

After just one full season of play, WSU star quarterback Jayden de Laura has decided to leave the program.   The quarterback is heading south to Tucson, Arizona, where he will join another...

The WSU football team prepares to take the field before the Apple Cup, Nov. 26, 2021, at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

Dickert signing means bright future

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter December 2, 2021

Last week, the Cougars won the Apple Cup for the first time since 2012 with a dominating score of 40-13 in the contest. That was under then-interim head coach Jake Dickert, who became interim head coach...

WSU catcher Matt Erickson throws the ball back to the pitcher during a scrimmage on Oct. 18, 2021, in Pullman.

WSU welcomes new baseball class

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor November 18, 2021

Many new ballplayers will be headed to the Palouse next year to join the WSU baseball team. Here is my take on the top five new players headed to WSU in 2022. Chandler Pollard  Pollard’s...

WSU students cheer on the football team during the second half of a college football game on Oct. 23, 2021, at Martin Stadium.

One last Cougar Football Saturday

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter November 18, 2021

When I first came to WSU all the way back in 2018, I went to the first home game of the young season. The Cougars were hosting San Jose State at 8 p.m. on a warm Saturday night in Pullman.  I...

WSU wide reciever Lincoln Victor (85) and linebacker Kyle Thornton (52) attempt to tackle Stanford running back Casey Filkins on a punt return during the first half of a college football game on Oct. 16, 2021, at Martin Stadium.

Pac-12 power rankings: Week 12

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter November 18, 2021

There are two more regular-season weeks for the Pac-12 and the races in the North and South divisions seem all but wrapped up, with No. 3 Oregon and No. 24 Utah controlling their own destiny. Washington...

Butch T. Cougar encourgaes the crowd to sing along to Back Home during the first half of a college football game at Martin Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman.

Pac-12 power rankings: Week 11

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter November 11, 2021

You know the story. This Pac-12 football season has been crazy and wacky. But this week has to be one of the craziest weeks, as Arizona won a football game. OK, yes, Cal missed 24 players and five coaches...

WSU head coach Jake Dickert gathers his team after a college football game Oct. 23 at Martin Stadium.

Search for head coach continues

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter November 4, 2021

With no game to preview this weekend, now seems like a perfect time to take a look forward a few months into what will likely be the biggest WSU story of the offseason: the vacant head coaching position. The...

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