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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

Then-sophomore Mitch Jacobson clears the bar in the high jump at the WSU Indoor Meet January 19th 2019 at the Indoor Practice Facility.

Six Cougs qualify for National Championships

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor May 30, 2022

Six Cougs will head to Oregon in June for the NCAA Division I Track and Field Championships including the Pac-12 freshman of the year, Micaela De Mello.  By virtue of their success at the NCAA Division...

Hicks clears the 2.05-meter bar at the WSU-UW dual meet at Mooberry Track on April 22,2022.

Daylon’s Daily: finishing on a high note

DAYLON HICKS, Evergreen reporter April 28, 2022

WSU hosted University of Washington last weekend for the first dual meet in Pullman since 2018.  It felt strange not having to wake up for an early flight or practice, but I was not as ecstatic as...

Then-freshman weight thrower Amy Kraemer competes in the women open weight throw at the WSU Open Indoor Track and Field Meet on Jan. 19, 2019 at the Indoor Practice Facility.

Track posts 13 top-three finishes

LIAM CONNORS, Deputy news editor April 15, 2022

The Cougar track and field team showed up with multiple personal bests and even a track record-breaking performance at the Whitworth Peace Meet in Spokane on April 8. Running Events: Sophomore Jared...

Daylon Hicks prepares to jump at the Hayward Premiere in Eugene, Ore. on April 2.

Daylon’s Daily: controlled chaos

DAYLON HICKS, Evergreen reporter April 7, 2022

Entering the week of the Hayward Premiere, my mind was cluttered from the frustrations of the Baldy Castillo Invitational. As I placed dead last, I felt out of tune the whole week and I could not figure...

Then-junior Christapherson Grant, left, and then-sophomore Nick Johnson prepare to jump over hurdles during the WSU-UW Dual meet on April 28, 2018 at Mooberry Track.

WSU continues outdoor track season in Spokane

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor March 24, 2022

WSU track and field heads to Spokane today for the Buc Scoring Invitational at Puryear Field and Boppell Track. The Cougs are sending 49 athletes to the invite, including standout freshman hurdler Micaela...

Hicks prepares to jump at The Podium in Spokane.

Daylon’s Daily: two sides of the same coin

DAYLON HICKS, Evergreen reporter March 10, 2022

With the indoor season out of the way, I can finally focus on the outdoor season. You may ask, “what’s the difference, you still jump either way,” and to that, I agree with you; however, the...

Daylon Hicks jumps over the 6-foot-4 bar on Jan. 14 at The Podium in Spokane.

Daylon’s Daily: the season finale 

DAYLON HICKS, Evergreen reporter March 3, 2022

Difficult — the main word to describe my 2021-22 indoor season. From dealing with a toe injury throughout the season to losing my groove, this is the meet I was anxious for the most. Going into the...

Then-sophomore Mitch Jacobson attempts to clear a jump during a meet April 27, 2019 at Mooberry Track.

WSU track finishes indoor season

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter March 3, 2022

The Cougs had a great weekend at the Pac-12 Invitational Championship Meet in Seattle. Eight Cougs placed in the top five for their events and several others had top-10 placements.  Three Cougars...

Hicks prepares to jump at The Podium in Spokane.

Daylon’s Daily: 6-feet-7-inches: the numbers that changed everything

DAYLON HICKS, Evergreen reporter February 24, 2022

With practice and preparation comes confidence. After last week’s meet ended in a way that affected me both mentally and physically, I knew I needed a change in the way I approach my daily life. This...

Then-redshirt sophomore sprinter Tierney Silliman (left) and then-sophomore sprinter Jordyn Tucker race neck and neck down the track during their 60-meter dash heat Jan. 19, 2019 at the Indoor Practice Facility.

Cougs post records at three meets

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter February 17, 2022

The Cougs competed in three different meets across the country last weekend. WSU competed at the Husky Classic in Seattle, the Don Kirby Elite Invitational in Albuquerque, N.M., and the Whitworth Invitational...

Then-sophomore Mitch Jacobson attempts to clear a jump during a meet April 27, 2019 at Mooberry Track.

Cougs run into record books

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter February 10, 2022

The Cougs had another great outing on the track this last weekend. Both the women’s and men’s track teams finished with several top-10 placings.  The Cougs hosted the WSU Invitational and WSU...

Hicks prepares to jump during an indoor track meet on Jan. 14 at the Podium in Spokane, Wash.

Daylon’s Daily: Dealing with injury

DAYLON HICKS, Evergreen reporter February 10, 2022

Dealing with an injury in life is never easy. As a kid, I did not have too many injuries aside from two; a TV fell on my foot as a child, and I cut my big toe open while doing volunteer work. I proved...

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