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Cantwell speaks at her announcement ceremony on Feb. 6, 2025.

President Cantwell on sports, future of Pac-12

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor April 19, 2025

New WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell gave insight into where she sees the future of the Pac-12. Cantwell does not have the final say on any decision about the Pac-12, as she is not an athletic director...

Ferdinand’s current location, where it has been since moving from Troy Hall over 30 years ago

Award-Winning Cougar Gold in the Palouse

Davis Delmage, Sports contributor April 17, 2025

Ferdinand’s is known for its classic sharp cheddar cheese in a tin and its delicious ice cream, but what is so special about it? It all comes down to the history, the culture and the flavor. Ferdinand's...

Davis Hagen and Josiah Frank pose during halftime of a men's basketball game for KUGR at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, WASH.

From play-by-play to podcasts: KUGR creates creative opportunities

ZACH THUMMEL April 17, 2025

Editor's Note: Levi Coovert is a sports editor at the Daily Evergreen, but this does not factor into the story's content. Within the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at WSU lies KUGR, a student-run...

Alex Yano practicing his dribbling at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, WASH.

From writing the story to becoming the story

ZACH THUMMEL April 16, 2025

Alex Yano's journey in college basketball operations is a story told through his deep connection to WSU and the pivotal moments that shaped his path.  "One of my first memories as a kid was at four...

Washington State head coach Kamie Ethridge yells instructions to her bench after a tough play.

Kamie Ethridge and David Riley extended through 2031

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor March 5, 2025

WSU Athletics announced yesterday that both women's basketball head coach Kamie Ethridge and men's basketball head coach David Riley have been extended through the 2030-31 season. The extensions for...

WSU club hockey head coach John Lupinacci interacts with a fan at a ice hockey event in Moscow, Idaho. Photo courtesy of Kianna Hamer/WSU club hockey.

Professor or Coach? Dr. Lupinacci chooses both

Smith Slye, Sports Contributor February 20, 2025

When he is not teaching at WSU's College of Education, John Lupinacci is busy leading the Cougar club hockey team, which has made three straight playoff appearances. The Detroit native who has a doctorate...

The WSU Men's basketball team has plenty of must-watch games in 2025, but none will be as important as Gonzaga on Feb. 19

COOVERT: Ten WSU home games to watch in 2025

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 29, 2025

As 2025 has officially set in, let’s take a look at ten of the Cougars “must-watch” home games in 2025 Football: Vs Idaho, August 30th The battle of the Palouse returns in football for the...

WSU QB John Mateer runs in open space in a week four win 54-52 over SJSU at Gesa Field in Pullman, Wash.

The WSU Sports Awards of 2024

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 1, 2025

As the year comes to an end, it is time to hand out awards for the best athletes and moments of Wazzu sports in 2024! Alumni of the year: Trinity Rodman, Team USA Soccer Wazzu's 2024 alumni athlete...

Head Coach Jake Dickert celebrates a 2024 Apple Cup win in Lumen Field in Seattle, WA.

Top ten Wazzu victories of 2024

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 1, 2025

As the 2024 year comes to a close, let's count down the top ten Wazzu wins of the year! 10. Volleyball vs San Diego, 3-1 Under new head coach Korey Schroeder, the WSU Volleyball team struggled in...

Kyle Williams celebrates to his sideline after scoring an early TD, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs fight till the finish but lose Holiday Bowl

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor December 27, 2024

The WSU Cougars (8-5) were defeated by the No. 21-ranked Syracuse Orange (10-3) in the DirecTV Holiday Bowl by a score of 52-35, in what was the second highest scoring Holiday Bowl of all time at Snapdragon...

WSU Running Back Wayshawn Parker handling a carry.

WSU Football Transfer Portal Tracker

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor December 9, 2024

Welcome to the WSU Transfer Portal Tracker, where we'll be tracking every transfer in and out of Wazzu this college football offseason. This page will be updated regularly So far, there are 17 players...

Cheer triumph: Madison Cline’s best season yet

Eleanor Graves, Evergreen sports writer September 19, 2024

“I already know I can do it. I know I’m here for a reason. I can do it.” These words are part of the force that Madison Cline uses to lift her stunt partner up and face the roaring football crowd....

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