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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

WSU rowing competes for the Fawley Cup on the Snake River on April 28.

Morrow looks to end career with ‘an epic finish’

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter May 4, 2018

Long before senior oarswoman Emily Morrow sat in the stroke seat for WSU at the 2017 NCAA Championships, she modestly characterized herself as simply, “a girl from Canada.” “This opportunity as...

Cole Smith aims his javelin while demonstrating how he throws April 24 at Mooberry Track.

‘Just seeing where the road takes me’

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter May 4, 2018

Under the hot California sun and with some speed in his step, redshirt senior Cole Smith launched the javelin a lifetime best 222 feet. The feat is a microcosm of Smith’s character and his story at...

Graduate student Drick Bernstine, left, embraces then-redshirt freshman guard Milan Acquaah moments after a game against Oregon on March 1 at Beasley Coliseum.

‘I have given Washington State everything I have’

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor May 4, 2018

Tears streamed down Drick Bernstine’s face as exhaustion set in. Eyes blurred, Bernstine found his way to a shower in the 24 Hour Fitness bathroom. He reached for the handle, pulled it down and water...

Senior Barbora Michalkova pulls back to return the ball during her match against California on April 14 a Hollingbery Fieldhouse.

Senior reaches peak performance in final season

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter May 4, 2018

Senior Barbora Michalkova’s time on the tennis court has come to an end. The Czech Republic native has finished her NCAA eligibility. Michalkova said she will miss everything about playing for the Cougars,...

WSU fans passionately support the team during the 3 OT drama against BSU on Saturday, September 9, 2017.

WSU audit finds mismanagement in athletics complimentary ticket sales

DYLAN GREENE and REBECCA WHITE May 2, 2018

An internal audit of WSU Athletics’ 2016 football ticket sales revealed inflation to home football game attendance and potential violations of state law. The purpose of the audit was to investigate...

WSU sophomore guard Chanelle Molina goes for a layup over USC’s sophomore forward Ja’Tavia Tapley, right, and junior guard Aliyah Mazyck on Jan. 26 at Beasley Coliseum. WSU lost 73-72.

Ethridge adds two international players to team

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor May 1, 2018

WSU women’s basketball Head Coach Kamie Ethridge has signed her first two players for the 2018-19 season. Shir Levy and Ula Motuga will join Cherilyn Molina, who signed with WSU during the early signing...

WSU rowing took on Gonzaga at Silver Lake on Saturday. The Cougars beat Gonzaga to win their 24th Fawley Cup.

Rowing concludes regular season with sweep

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter April 30, 2018

No. 15 WSU rowing completed a sweep and captured its second-straight Fawley Cup against inland Northwest rival Gonzaga University on Saturday in Spokane. In the final regatta before the Cougars set...

Redshirt senior hurdler/multi-event performer Alissa Brooks-Johnson wins the women’s 4x100 meter relay as the anchor for the WSU team, adding points toward the women’s win during the WSU-UW Dual on April 28 at Mooberry Field.

Track and field dominates Dawgs in dual meet

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter April 29, 2018

WSU track and field beat University of Washington in a rare dual meet between track and field squads Saturday in Pullman. The Cougar men won by a score of 89-74, while the women were victorious with...

Former WSU quarterback Luke Falk returns to the sidelines after a turnover during the WSU vs. Colorado game on Oct. 21. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 2018 NFL Draft on Saturday.

Athletes see dreams of making it to NFL come true

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor April 29, 2018

The 2018 NFL Draft saw two WSU football players selected while a handful of other Cougars were signed as undrafted free agents. Below is a list of WSU players who will have a chance to prove themselves...

Junior infielder Justin Harrer rounds third base on his way to home against Santa Clara on April 20 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Throwing error caps off Cougar collapse

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter April 29, 2018

WSU baseball split a doubleheader with University of Washington at Husky Park in Seattle on Sunday. After Saturday’s game was rained out, the Cougars (14-23) shut down the Huskies’ (20-19) bats...

WSU quarterback Luke Falk was one of three former Cougs to be cut by NFL teams Saturday.

Falk drafted by Titans in sixth round

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter April 28, 2018

The wait is finally over, and former WSU quarterback Luke Falk will be heading to Tennessee. After two days filled with anticipation, Falk finally heard his name called on day three of the 2018 NFL...

Former offensive lineman Cole Madison was selected by the Green Bay Packers in  the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Madison selected in fifth round of draft

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor April 28, 2018

Former WSU offensive lineman Cole Madison was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Madison was the first pick in the fifth round, 138th overall and the first Cougar...

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