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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

Senior golfer Derek Bayley broke WSU’s single-season score record in his first year.

Derek Bayley working toward becoming a professional golfer

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter October 10, 2017

WSU senior golfer Derek Bayley is on an arduous journey to the highest level of golf. Making it as a professional golfer is often a long and difficult road. It can take, at minimum, between seven and...

Pullman resident and middle school coach Mateja Loncar talks about the community-driven dynamic of groups sports and what motivated her to organize a team race in Slovenia.

Pullman resident recruits locals for a team race

SAM HEIKELL, Evergreen reporter October 5, 2017

Mateja Loncar, a substitute teacher and volleyball coach at Lincoln Middle School, is organizing a trip to expose people in Pullman to a unique race in her home country of Slovenia. The Run of Trios...

Students show their Cougar pride at the 2015 Apple Cup on Nov. 27.

Flag displayed for 200th time on ESPN

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter October 5, 2017

This weekend in Fort Worth, Texas the Ol’ Crimson Booster Club, a non-profit organization, will wave a Cougar flag for the 200th straight appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay. This was made possible...

Redshirt senior running back Gerard Wicks sports his jersey and jewelry as he leans along the bottom rail at Martin Stadium.

Wicks aspires to turn dreams into reality

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor September 29, 2017

Redshirt senior running back Gerard Wicks hopes to eventually play for a franchise in the NFL, not unheard of from athletes in college football.  But air-raid offensive schemes can undoubtedly hinder...

John JD Dunn IV, captain of the club WSU Hockey Team, reflects on his passion for the sport as a kid and discusses the expenses the team face due to WSU lacking an ice rink.

Hockey club president committed despite shortcomings

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor September 28, 2017

Dedication. A word that requires sacrifice. John “JD” Dunn IV knows this word quite well. He drives to Lewiston each Wednesday just to put on his hockey skates and play the game he loves. Dunn...

Senior Freestyle Swimmer Rachel Thompson discusses her hopes for the team this season prior to the upcoming meet against Cal Poly.

Senior swimmer Thompson looks to break records

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter September 28, 2017

Senior freestyle swimmer Rachel Thompson wants to break a few team records in her final year swimming for WSU. She wants to drop time in all her events. Thompson is a marketing major at WSU, originally...

Junior defender Maddy Haro takes possession of the ball against Georgia Southern on September 3.  WSU won 5-0.

Haro anchors Cougs, balances soccer and school

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter September 22, 2017

Utah Valley (3-3) took a 2-1 lead on an improbable 30-yard strike with seven minutes left to play. Desperate for an equalizer with time running out, senior defender Jordan Branch served a long ball into...

Taylor Mims’ unhindered passion

Taylor Mims’ unhindered passion

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor September 22, 2017

Junior outside hitter Taylor Mims began her collegiate experience with the idea of becoming a veterinary technician because she used to own horses and chickens. A lot has changed since her freshman year. “I...

Sophomore safety Jalen Thompson sits in the bleachers of Martin Stadium. He is leading the Cougars in total tackles this year.

Thompson tackling opponents one game at a time

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor September 22, 2017

He is not the biggest athlete on the football team and he certainly isn’t the tallest, but sophomore safety Jalen Thompson knows how to tackle. In fact, he is on track to record nearly 100 total tackles...

Redshirt senior lineman Cole Madison lets his hair blow in the wind while he stares forward from the bleachers at Martin Stadium.

Madison takes football seriously

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor September 15, 2017

At six feet five inches and 314 pounds, redshirt senior offensive lineman Cole Madison has the potential to be intimidating to more than just his opponents. However, the easy-going, conversational student-athlete...

Senior Executive Chef Raul Vera prepares salmon for lunch Thursday in the Gray W Legends Lounge.

Experienced chef completely focused on athletes

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor September 15, 2017

Fuel. Train. Dominate. A three-word mantra that overlooks WSU athletes as they are served food inside the Gray W Legends Lounge. Raul Vera, senior executive chef of WSU Athletics, runs the kitchen...

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...

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