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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

Former WSU athletic director Bill Moos has left the university for a position at University of Nebraska.

Bill Moos hired as Nebraska’s athletic director

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter October 15, 2017

Nebraska has signed WSU’s Bill Moos as its new Athletic Director. He agreed to a five-year contract with the Cornhuskers that entails a base annual salary of $1 million, plus incentives. Moos will begin...

Redshirt freshman wide receiver Renard Bell makes a dash for a gain of yards after completing a pass during the USC game on Sept. 29.

Cougs look to stay unbeaten in Berkeley

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor October 13, 2017

After notching its first road win of the season, No. 8 WSU (6-0, 3-0) will travel to Berkeley on a short week to take on University of California, Berkeley (3-3, 0-3). Cougar football is coming off a...

Air quality being monitored for football game in Berkeley

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter October 12, 2017

Ongoing wildfires in California are causing concern for Friday’s WSU football game against Cal Berkeley. The game is scheduled to take place Friday at 7:30 p.m. in California Memorial Stadium. Cal...

Redshirt freshman guard Milan Acquaah talks about his goals for WSU and a future in the NBA Hall of Fame.

Acquaah looks to lead WSU back to tourney

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor October 12, 2017

  At the age of five, Milan Acquaah’s mom forced him to play YMCA basketball to keep him busy and stay active. Now, the WSU redshirt freshman point guard is looking to lead the Cougar basketball...

Then sophomore wide receiver Tavares Martin Jr. strong arms Cal defense 
as he fights for a yard gain on Nov. 13, 2016.

Cougar football controls its own destiny, performance

BRADEN JOHNSON, Evergreen columnist October 12, 2017

Once an anchor to the Air Raid, the WSU football team’s defense is now making national head waves. A 6-0 start, highlighted by a win over a top-five opponent, and a No. 8 ranking in the Associated...

DJ Mackie explains UREC’s efforts to meet students’ high expectations.

UREC works to increase participation

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter October 12, 2017

WSU University Recreation has been working to increase student participation in intramural sports on campus. The widespread decline in participation in intramural and recreational sports has created a...

Volleyball takes on Oregon teams at home

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter October 12, 2017

WSU Volleyball (13-5, 2-4) hosts Oregon (10-4, 3-3) and Oregon State (11-7, 1-5) this weekend in Bohler Gym. The Cougars look to bounce back after dropping their last contest against No. 13 Utah on...

Redshirt sophomore middle blocker Jocelyn Urias reminisces about her early days playing volleyball.

Jocelyn Urias traveled far to represent WSU

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter October 10, 2017

Pullman is a long way from home for redshirt sophomore middle blocker Jocelyn Urias, who grew up in Tijuana, Mexico. Urias has adapted to the rural setting since moving to Pullman in 2015. She has also...

Senior golfer Derek Bayley broke WSU’s single-season score record in his first year.

Derek Bayley working toward becoming a professional golfer

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter October 10, 2017

WSU senior golfer Derek Bayley is on an arduous journey to the highest level of golf. Making it as a professional golfer is often a long and difficult road. It can take, at minimum, between seven and...

The No. 13 Oregon Ducks are the top Pac-12 team in week eights rankings.

Cougar football passes its first road test

SAM HEIKELL, Evergreen sports columnist October 10, 2017

With an unusual schedule this year, WSU football held its first five games at home and was left with five of the next seven games on the road. Even though the Cougs have exceeded expectations so far, one...

Head Coach Mike Leach shakes hands with Oregon Head Coach Willie Taggart after Saturday’s game.

Leach talks expanded playoffs, upcoming game

TYLER SHUEY, Evergreen columnist October 9, 2017

WSU football Head Coach Mike Leach did not spend much time talking about the Cougars’ high ranking at a football news conference Monday, though just days ago the team (6-0, 3-0) broke into the Associated...

Cougar athletes raise their arms in the air to prevent the ball from crossing the net in a game against No. 17 Utah on Sunday.

Volleyball takes down No. 25 Colorado, loses to No. 17 Utah

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter October 8, 2017

WSU volleyball defeated No. 25 Colorado 3-1 on Friday night in Bohler Gym. The Cougs played without junior outside hitter McKenna Woodford due to injury. This was the Cougars’ first win against a ranked...

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