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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

Abu Kamara competes in the 60 meter hurdles during the Cougar Indoor on Feb. 3.

Kamara hurdling toward end of career at WSU

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter February 15, 2018

Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, raised in Kent, Washington, and now in his final season as a hurdler on the track and field team at WSU, Abu Kamara certainly has a unique story. He spent the first 10...

Then sophomore Justin Harrer runs the bases after getting a hit against Utah Valley on March 11, 2017 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Hitting toward a major league dream

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter February 13, 2018

The allure of professional baseball can be hard to pass up for those drafted out of high school. Relative fame, a signing bonus and the title of “Professional Ballplayer” incentivize numerous prep...

WSU sophomore guard Celena Molina dribbles the ball down the court in a game against The Master’s University on Nov. 1 at Beasley Coliseum. WSU won 95-57.

Siblings bond with basketball

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter February 2, 2018

The Molina sisters have a unique family dynamic. Chanelle, Celena and Cherilyn Molina, despite their contrasting personalities, have a relationship that has thrived off a mutual love for sport and competition. Long...

Carter Skaggs plays in a game against the California Golden Bears Jan. 13 at the Beasley Coliseum.

Finding his way

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor February 1, 2018

Carter Skaggs’ journey to Pullman took him across the U.S., until the pieces came together when he put pen to paper in August to join the WSU men’s basketball team. “It was just something I couldn’t...

Senior guard Caila Hailey yells a play to her teammates during the game against USC on Friday at Beasley Coliseum. WSU lost 73-72.

Hailey looks to leave impact in final season at WSU

TYLER SHUEY, Evergreen columnist January 30, 2018

Senior guard Caila Hailey grew up in Southern California, where basketball was embedded in her family’s culture. The sport was a constant presence during her childhood. Her father, William, played...

WSU senior guard Steven Shpreyregin talks about being on the team and his goals for the remainder of the season.

Stretching the court

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter January 18, 2018

WSU senior guard Steven Shpreyregin walked on to the men’s basketball team, but he is an essential part of the close-knit group that describe themselves as a family. Whether it’s hanging out with...

Jasmine Margetts, a junior environmental science major, discusses her time on the WSU swim team and participating in the USA Swimming College Challenge.

Margetts passionate about pool, protecting ocean

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter January 16, 2018

Jasmine Margetts spends a lot of time in the water, whether it’s swimming for WSU or safeguarding beach-goers as a Los Angeles County life guard in the summer. It doesn’t stop there. The junior...

Robert Franks attempts to shoot a free throw at the game against UI on Dec. 6 at the Kibbie Dome.

Towering over opponents

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter January 12, 2018

To fill the void left by the departure of the 2016-2017 WSU men’s basketball senior class, junior forward Robert Franks has stepped up to become a leader on the team. “I knew coming into this year...

Senior Barbora Michalkova practices doubles on Jan. 9 in the Hollingberry Fieldhouse.

Michalkova leading Cougar tennis team

TYLER SHUEY, Evergreen columnist January 11, 2018

On a WSU tennis team that is made up entirely of European players, Barbora Michalkova leads the way as the lone senior this season. Michalkova hails from As, Czech Republic. Growing up, she ranked in...

Brock Eager talks about his training and goals to become an Olympic athlete on Jan. 8.

Olympic-sized dream

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 11, 2018

253 feet. That’s the distance Brock Eager has to throw a 16-pound metal ball attached to a steel wire in order to accomplish his dream of making it to the Olympics as a hammer thrower. “I think...

WSU kicker Erik Powell talks about his decision to come to Pullman and explains why he chose football over soccer.

Kicking his way to a legacy

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor December 8, 2017

Three steps back, two steps to the right. Line it up, take two steps forward and kick the ball through the uprights. This is the routine of WSU redshirt senior kicker Erik Powell when his named is called...

Junior Chandler Teigen competes in a cross country event for the Cougars earlier this season.

Chandler Tiegen no longer ‘getting dusted by others’

TYLER SHUEY, Evergreen columnist December 1, 2017

Junior cross country distance runner Chandler Teigen has surpassed all his expectations since stepping foot on campus back in 2015. Most recently, Teigen finished 63rd in the 10,000 meter course at...

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