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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

Cross-country’s Whelan went from small town runner to the NCAA Championships

Though currently one of the best runners in the nation, nobody looked at John Whelan in high school.“Being from a small school, I told John his workout partner was going to be a stopwatch for four years,”...

Junior middle blocker Ashley Vander Tuig jumps to spike the ball during a game against the Trojans in Bohler Gym, Nov. 1, 2015.  Vander Tuig’s younger sister, Katelyn, is also on the team and plays the same position as her sister.

A family affair: The Vander Tuig sisters hit the court together

Sisters Ashley and Katelyn Vander Tuig had no idea that come 2015 they would be playing collegiate volleyball together.The junior middle blocker and freshman setter had never even played club or high school...

Combating stress in collegiate athletics

When a student-athlete walks into Jerry Pastore's office, a discussion about sleep or stress is most likely to ensue.The Coordinator of Student-Athlete Wellbeing, Pastore said his job revolves around trying...

Junior setter Haley MacDonald serves the ball during a game against Utah in Bohler Gym, Sept. 26, 2015.

MacDonald a quiet, but key leader of WSU’s young volleyball team

Like a point guard running an offense and a quarterback relaying play calls in from the press box, the setter serves a similar roll on a volleyball team.She is the starting lineup's scout in the film room...

Forward progress: Dom Williams has grown in many ways in his five years at WSU

Growth (noun): the process of developing or maturing physically, mentally, or spiritually.Despite being a redshirt senior, Head Coach Mike Leach called receiver Dom Williams one of the most improved players...

Freshman guard Alexys Swedlund attempts a lay-up during a game against UC Santa Barbara in Beasley Coliseum, Nov. 8, 2015.

WSU’s Swedlund dedicated herself to basketball from the beginning

Dedication and perfection developed Washington State women’s basketball freshman guard Alexys Swedlund into the player she is today, but she didn’t do it alone.Growing up in Rapid City, South Dakota,...

A coach and a father: two roles in one for assistant volleyball coach

Balancing the role of being a father and the responsibilities of a job can be quite difficult. When your job is an assistant volleyball coach and recruiting coordinator at the collegiate level, finding...

A warrior’s Destiny: Destiny Vaeao’s story

Many collegiate athletes will talk with family on the day of a game, looking for words of encouragement or good luck wishes. Others may search out and greet those they know in the crowd before a competition.Not...

Battletested: Gabe Marks’ story

He stands with his back against the wall, casually leaning against it while running his fingers through his jet black hair, attempting to tame it before the camera begins to roll. “Midterms, man,”...

The hardest hitter: Peyton Pelluer is a pivotal part of WSU’s potent defense

Steam escapes the inner-workings of his dense, wild brown hair, rushing into the open air above it - like a brush fire nearly contained, an ember persists somewhere within, burning.Sophomore linebacker...

WSU junior rower Jordan Watson (in the first seat behind the coxswain) competes with her teammates in a regatta against Gonzaga on the Snake River, April 7, 2015.

Rowing with the punches: junior Jordan Watson uses failures as stepping stones to success

For Jordan Watson, there has not been one time where she has failed and not gotten back up.Entering high school, the current junior member of the Cougar rowing team was torn between two very different...

Seniors step out of the pool for the last time as Cougars

It is widely known that the best leaders are able to make an impact on those around them. For the last four years, WSU women’s swimming has been led by three unique individuals that have made their presence...

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