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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

Senior Abby Regan races at the Clash of the Inland Northwest meet, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014.

The long way back: Abby Regan’s story

Senior distance runner Abby Regan wasn’t sure she could compete last weekend at the Husky Classic in Seattle, let alone break a school record.A hamstring injury late last year ended Regan’s cross country...

WSU senior guard Tia Presley dribbles toward the basket in a game against Utah, as junior guard Lia Galdiera blocks for her, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. The Cougars won the game 63-54.

Tia Presley and her fierce passion for competition

If you examine the personalities of the most successful athletes, their commonality lies in a fierce competitiveness. The byproduct of which is a mentality that would rather physically punish their bodies...

From small town to big stage and back; the story of WSU swimming Head Coach Tom Jager

Before competition, swimmers stare down a narrow lane to prepare for their individual event during a swimming meet. For WSU women’s swimming coach Tom Jager, his straight and narrow path would eventually...

No mountain high enough

One step. The air was so cold it had frozen the sunscreen on his face into a white mask. Two steps. The exhaustion had hit so hard that his body was shaking and breath was shallow. Three steps. There it...

Breaking the mold; Morrow’s love for family, football sets him apart

Kelsey Jones | Evergreen reporter October 24, 2014

In a world where the fame and status becomes too much for some athletes, WSU redshirt freshman running back Jamal Morrow’s love of his family, team, friends and a role model allows him to stand apart...

A new era begins

To many, the move across the Washington-Idaho state line may seem like a short hop, skip, and a jump, but to newly appointed WSU cross country coach Wayne Phipps, the move means the start of a new era.Anyone...

WSU junior Nicole Hare (middle) strokes during a womens crew meet on the Snake River, Oct. 15, 2013.

‘She is a racer’

Moments are funny things. It’s impossible to know which ones will define us forever and which ones will become just another step along the way. For junior rower Nicole Hare, a simple, not-so-glamorous...

Nicole Proulx swims during a meet at Gibb Pool last season.

Competition propels Prolux

In the sport of swimming, competition is everything — whether it’s in the pool or in the classroom. For senior swimmer Nicole Proulx, there is no such thing as being too competitive."She’s a good...

Receiver Dom Williams gains yards down the field after catching the ball against Portland State, Sept. 13, 2014.

Just keeps playing

Kelsey Jones | Evergreen reporter September 19, 2014

Cougar fans see Dom Williams lining up against the cornerback on Saturdays, standing at 6 feet 2 inches tall and 190 pounds. During his three seasons at WSU, Williams has grown into an elite receiver for...

Senior linebacker Cyrus Coen speaks to the media during a press conference, Monday Sept. 15, 2014.

Nothing’s going to change

If the Cougar football team is going to contain the speed of the Oregon Ducks, they will need to play to the best of their ability and muster all of their effort on both sides of the ball.WSU football...

Lee aims for the green

Beau Baily Evergreen golf reporter September 16, 2014

Sang Lee never stopped learning.It is one of the pillars of his preparation that has allowed him to improve each year at Washington State, and what has allowed him to play what he thinks is his best golf...

Jeremiah Allison huddles before a kick-off against Rutgers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014.

The gentle giant; the story of Jeremiah Allison

By Beau Baily | Evergreen reporter September 12, 2014

At 6-2, 224 pounds of pure athleticism, you might get a little intimidated at first. But then you hear a soft, gentle, articulated voice that expresses confidence, maturity, and calm.The name of the highly-touted...

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