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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 football players run onto the field before the game against USC on Sept. 29 at Martin Stadium. WSU won 30-27.

Patrick Chun looks to continue athletic success

SAM HEIKELL, Evergreen columnist February 2, 2018

WSU’s new director of athletics, Patrick Chun, comes to the Palouse with the skills to resolve the program’s most pressing issue: money. After Bill Moos’ departure from the position in November,...

WSU sophomore guard Celena Molina dribbles the ball down the court in a game against The Master’s University on Nov. 1 at Beasley Coliseum. WSU won 95-57.

Siblings bond with basketball

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter February 2, 2018

The Molina sisters have a unique family dynamic. Chanelle, Celena and Cherilyn Molina, despite their contrasting personalities, have a relationship that has thrived off a mutual love for sport and competition. Long...

WSU redshirt sophomore Tierney Silliman, left, and sophomore Jordyn Tucker race in a 60 meter dash heat on Jan. 20 at the Indoor Practice Facility.

WSU getting ready to compete in Cougar Indoor

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter February 2, 2018

WSU track and field is preparing for the Cougar Indoor meet Friday and Saturday. Associate Head Coach Julie Taylor said she hopes to see the weight throwers continue their early-season success this...

WSU sophomore guard Chanelle Molina makes her way through the UCLA defense Sunday at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU heads to Tucson hoping to snap losing streak

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter February 1, 2018

WSU women's basketball will travel to the desert to face University of Arizona on Friday after dropping two home games in three days last weekend. Despite the defeats, junior guard Alexys Swedlund said...

Four-on-four flag football, a cribbage and a table tennis tournament are some of the events intramural sports will offer this February. This version of flag football is an all-passing league.

Intramural sports provide opportunities to get involved

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter February 1, 2018

Intramural sports provide a lot of different activities and tournaments that WSU students and staff can participate in. In February, people can sign up for three opportunities: four-on-four flag football,...

WSU junior Aneta Miksovska competes in a match against Montana State on Jan. 20 at Hollingbery Fieldhouse.

Tennis returns to home court after two road victories

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter February 1, 2018

WSU tennis will hold its third home match of the year against Purdue University in Hollingbery Fieldhouse on Saturday. Head Coach Lisa Hart said she is impressed by her team’s performance so far this...

Carter Skaggs plays in a game against the California Golden Bears Jan. 13 at the Beasley Coliseum.

Finding his way

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor February 1, 2018

Carter Skaggs’ journey to Pullman took him across the U.S., until the pieces came together when he put pen to paper in August to join the WSU men’s basketball team. “It was just something I couldn’t...

WSU junior forward Robert Franks pushes past Arizona freshman forward Deandre Ayton on Wednesday.

Wildcats rout Cougars in Beasley Coliseum

SAM HEIKELL, Evergreen reporter January 31, 2018

WSU basketball was dominated in every faucet of the game in their 100-72 loss to the No. 9 ranked University of Arizona on Wednesday. “That is one of the more dominant teams in all of college basketball,”...

Racquetball instructor Aziz Makhani talks about the high amount of juniors and graduating seniors who take his class and the recent low participation rates.

Racquetball sees decline in students enrolling for class

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter January 30, 2018

On the ground floor of the Physical Education Building, Aziz Makhani teaches racquetball twice a week. Makhani is the only instructor for racquetball and has been playing the sport for 35 years after...

Indoor practice facility would benefit entire athletic department

Indoor practice facility would benefit entire athletic department

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter January 30, 2018

Massive athletic facilities, state-of-the-art training and medicine practices and luxury suites for rich donors: WSU is relatively new to the college football arms race with these in mind. The university...

Redshirt freshman guard Milan Acquaah goes up for a layup during Sunday’s game against UW in Alaska Airlines Arena.

Cougars look for upset win

SAM HEIKELL, Evergreen reporter January 30, 2018

WSU men’s basketball currently sits near the bottom of the Pac-12 standings and is riding a three-game losing streak that University of Washington punctuated with an 18-point loss   Sunday. WSU...

Senior guard Caila Hailey yells a play to her teammates during the game against USC on Friday at Beasley Coliseum. WSU lost 73-72.

Hailey looks to leave impact in final season at WSU

TYLER SHUEY, Evergreen columnist January 30, 2018

Senior guard Caila Hailey grew up in Southern California, where basketball was embedded in her family’s culture. The sport was a constant presence during her childhood. Her father, William, played...

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