The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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

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The life of the Coug behind Butch T. Cougar

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 10, 2024

On the very first Butch T. Cougar skit of the 2021 WSU football season, the plan was for Butch to propose and marry one of the cheerleaders. Originally not even supposed to be the one working that game,...

WSU volleyball coach Jen Greeny talks with her players during an NCAA volleyball match against UW, Nov. 25.

WSU’s greatest athletes: from football to volleyball

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 16, 2023

For over a century, WSU has fielded top-level athletic programs for student-athletes across the country. For years, these athletes have found success both in Pullman and professionally, whether nationally...

Paul Dennis reveals himself as Butch. T. Cougar during the home opener of the 2023 football season, Sept. 9.

Behind Butch: Reflecting after an identity uncovered

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 12, 2023

When someone is selected to be Butch T. Cougar, they commit a lot of their college life to representing the university in a meaningful way without telling the people closest to them about what they are...

Sue Durrant at her Pullman Walk of Fame induction in 2019.

Historic Cougs: Sue Durrant

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor June 29, 2023

Sue Durrant was a fantastic coach for WSU coaching both women’s basketball and volleyball. She later took a position in administration at the university to continue her impact on the athletic department.  No...

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