The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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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
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Celena Hansen, a graduating vocal performance major, practices April 24 in Bryan Hall.

Vocal performance major finds voice at WSU

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
May 4, 2018

Professor discusses relationship between weed, music

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
April 18, 2018
Students should take vested interest in media literacy, criticism

Students should take vested interest in media literacy, criticism

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
April 16, 2018
Romero Franceswa is a Seattle-based rapper known for his lyrical style.

Romaro Franceswa to headline Stubblefields

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
April 11, 2018
Cesar Rubio, Kazzufest organizer and festival chair, discusses this year’s alternative performances on Tuesday at the CUB.

Kazzufest 2018 to host international headliner

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
April 11, 2018
Country music singer, Brett Eldredge, left, and guitarist Charlie Hutto jam out during the North Carolina Country Music Freedom Festival, in Maysville, North Carolina. His new-school country voice has quickly made him popular.

Brett Eldredge headlines Mom’s Weekend

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
April 5, 2018
Professor Brian Ward, left, works with Alison Poteracke, a graduate student seeking a master’s degree in music.

Jazz Society celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month with gigs

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
April 4, 2018
Brad Ard, lead guitarist of the band Fatt Jazz, plays “La Sansa” during a concert in Kimbrough Music Building Tuesday night.

Fatt Jazz’s rhythmic style sends Aftershock

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
March 28, 2018
Graduate student Thulani Mason playing the marimba on Tuesday in Kimbrough Music Hall. He also plays piano, guitar and vibraphone.

Graduate student masters percussion

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
March 21, 2018
ASWSU President Jordan Frost speaks at the 2018 ASWSU State of the Association address on Thursday.

Humble beginnings inspire Frost

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
March 5, 2018
Cory Salander, a junior at WSU, receives a chest tattoo from Blood Diamond Ink owner Chris Peltier.

Tattoo parlor offers diverse styles

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
March 5, 2018
10 Stings and a Goat Skin utilizes a bodhran, or an Irish drum made from stretching goatskin over a wood ring.

10 Strings and a Goat Skin pulls from folk influences

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
March 1, 2018
Joe Ballestrasse, left, a sophomore music education major, and Anthony Channita, a junior music education major, perform "Cherokee" during rehearsal for their band The Jazz Wires.

Jazz Wires produce electrifying sound

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
February 23, 2018
From left, Graham Dechter, Dave Hagelganz and Kevin Kanner, the All-Star Quartet, play at the 2016 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.

WSU performers prepare for Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
February 23, 2018
KUGR General Manager Katherine Barner discusses KUGR’s history and how the organization brings artists to campus.

KUGR lives up to rock ‘n’ roll legacy

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
February 15, 2018

Set the mood and groove to these songs with bae

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
February 8, 2018
Joseph Hein is a Pullman native who has played with many bands in the area.

Local musician draws inspiration from history

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
February 8, 2018
Community band proud of local traditions, classical music

Community band proud of local traditions, classical music

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
February 1, 2018
Living in your chapter house can be cheaper than living in the dorms and all your friends are around.

Moving in to a chapter house? Here’s what to expect:

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
January 25, 2018
Cleaning up messes as they happen is key to preventing nauseating smells.

Advice from the masters: Fraternity tips for cleaning up after a party

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
January 25, 2018
Dave Snider talks about the culture shock he experienced at the most memorable concert he played during his long and tenured career.

Music professor reflects on career, offers advice

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
January 18, 2018
Dakoda Jolliffe, cashier at Bob’s Corner Market, talks about the popularity of JUUL pods on Greek Row. Bob’s carries exclusive flavors

JUUL Vaporizers: Nicotine alternative hits campus

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
January 11, 2018
Bill Tracy, left, and Zack Degler of Mother Yeti tell stories about the band’s travels. The group was formed in 2012.

Mother Yeti awakened by nature

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
December 11, 2017

Your Dead Week playlist

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
November 30, 2017
Gerta MacDonald helps recipients at the Moscow Food Bank. Volunteers plan to start putting Thanksgiving baskets out on Sunday for the upcoming week.

Volunteer opportunities during the season of giving

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
November 16, 2017
Michael Seregow performs pieces from Beethoven and Debussy Tuesday night at Kimbrough Hall.

Pianist serenades crowd with classics, contemporaries

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
November 9, 2017
WSU School of Music alumnus Paul Henning has worked on the sound and score of various films such as “Moana,” “Frozen” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

From the Palouse to the City of Angels

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
November 8, 2017

Hollywood music star returns to alma mater and hometown

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
November 2, 2017

First WSU Jazz Forum a smashing hit

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
October 27, 2017

Visiting authors to share writing experiences with WSU students

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
October 19, 2017

13 Songs for Getting Lucky

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
October 13, 2017
Music can be used to set the mood, as long as both participants are comfortable with the atmosphere.

Music can complement your sex aesthetic

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
October 13, 2017
Jacob Ward plays a clarinet solo during movement four of Alice Poteracke’s masters composition recital, “The Humanity Project.”

Jazz concert tackles modern issues

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
October 12, 2017
Blackbear, Matthew Musto, performs to a sold out crowd in the CUB Senior Ballroom on Thursday. The hip-hop artist sang his hit song “Do Re Mi,” along with others from his album “Digital Druglord.” Fluencie and Daym, a DJ and singer duo, opened for Blackbear.

Blackbear sighting at WSU

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
October 12, 2017

Blackbear comes to WSU

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
October 5, 2017

SoundCloud: A platform for artists big and small

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
September 28, 2017
Afroman performing at The Venue Nightclub in Gainesville, Florida Feb. 16, 2011.

Keys to success from Afroman

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen columnist
September 28, 2017
Luke Olson, left, and Isaac Olson of the Olson Bros Band jamming to original and iconic country songs in the Sigma Chi parking lot for West Fest 2017 on Thursday.

Former Cougs’ country band plays locally

Blaine Ross, Evergreen reporter
September 14, 2017

Olson Bros to play at West Fest

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter
September 7, 2017
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