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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter

Cody is a senior majoring in journalism and media production from Tacoma, Washington. He hopes to work as a sports journalist after graduation.

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Then-graduate quarterback Gardner Minshew II hands the ball to former running back James Williams against Utah on Sep. 29 2018 at Martin Stadium.

WSU heads to Utah for season finale

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
December 17, 2020
WSU hopes to get back on track against UC Berkley after falling to USC 38-13.

Cougars prepare for season finale

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
December 10, 2020
Redshirt senior Deon Mcintosh rushed for 65 yards against USC on Dec. 6, his lowest rushing total so far in the 2020 season.

WSU vs. USC takeaways

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
December 9, 2020
WSU turned over the ball three times, the most against any team this season.

WSU rolled over by USC

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
December 7, 2020
WSU football heads to Los Angeles to take on No. 20 USC after their last two games against Stanford and No. 22 Washington were postponed.

Cougars to face Trojans

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
December 3, 2020
WSU Athletics Director Pat Chun said the failure to meet the roster requirement was not only because of COVID-19 testing and contact tracing.

WSU vs. Stanford football game canceled

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
November 21, 2020
The usual sight of fans in the stands is gone this season, as the stands sit empty in Martin Stadium.

Behind the Press: Martin Stadium during COVID-19

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
November 19, 2020
Travell Harris, Redshirt junior wide receiver, stumbles after being tripped, continuing his rush for a gain of yards during the game against Oregon on Nov. 14 at Martin Stadium.

Cougs head to California redwoods

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
November 19, 2020
Freshman quarterback Jayden de Laura evades a potential sack during the game against Oregon on Nov. 14 at Martin Stadium.

WSU vs. Oregon takeaways

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
November 19, 2020
Redshirt junior wide receiver Travell Harris reaches up to catch a pass from freshman quarterback Jayden de Laura Saturday night in Martin Stadium.

Cougars fall to Ducks at home

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
November 16, 2020
Cougar football looks to upset No. 11 Oregon at home on Saturday in the same fashion as their College GameDay match-up in October 2018.

Cougs prepare for Ducks at home

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
November 12, 2020
True freshman quarterback Jayden de Laura dives into the endzone to extend the Cougars' lead to 21-7 during the football game against Oregon State on Saturday.

Main takeaways from WSU vs. Oregon State

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
November 12, 2020
True freshman quarterback Jayden de Laura diving into the endzone to extend the lead to 21-7.

Cougs take down Beavs

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
November 8, 2020
The Cougars have defeated Oregon State in each of the past six seasons. This is head coach Nick Rolovich's second time facing the Beavers as a coach.

Coug football kicks off against Beavs

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
November 5, 2020
De Laura threw for 179 yards and two touchdowns across both of WSU's scheduled scrimmages.

True freshman quarterback will start for WSU

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
November 5, 2020
Junior running back Max Borghi said he is excited for the new offense head coach Nick Rolovich brought.

Cougs look to start season with revamped team

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
October 30, 2020
This year’s football season will reduce the number of people in the stands of Martin Stadium from over 30,000 to just a handful. As of now, it has yet to be decided if close friends and family will be allowed to attend games.

Playing in an empty stadium

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
October 28, 2020
Offensive tackle Abraham Lucas prepared for the fall 2020 season opener as he lined up against his teammates on the practice field Oct. 10.

‘I don’t need the limelight’

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
October 14, 2020
Head coach Nick Rolovich says he's impressed with the newly hired defensive coaches, and the team's overall work ethic.

‘Rolo’ speaks on season opportunities

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
October 7, 2020
The Pac-12 announced plans to start the football season on Nov. 6. Teams will play a seven-game season.

Pac-12 returns this November

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
September 24, 2020
WSU kicker Blake Mazza has made 30 of 36 field goals and 115 of 120 extra points throughout his two-career at WSU.

‘Three back and two over’

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
September 17, 2020
Athletics director Pat Chun addresses ASWSU on Jan. 9. 2020. Chun said WSU has conducted approximately 1,600 tests on athletes for COVID-19 with 60 cases testing positive.

WSU Athletics faces over $3 million in salary reductions

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
September 11, 2020
WSU Athletic Director Pat Chun said he spoke to student-athletes and coaches Tuesday night following the Pac-12’s decision to cancel all athletic compeitions for the year.

Athletic director in support of Pac-12 decision to cancel games

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
August 14, 2020
The Pac-12 postponed all sports games for the rest of 2020 due to COVID-19.

Pac-12 postpones games for fall sports until 2021

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
August 11, 2020
Nick Rolovich, WSU Football head coach, at a press conference Jan. 21. Rolovich said he is looking forward to an unusual experience this fall.

Pac-12 announces new football schedule

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
July 31, 2020
WSU Athletic Director Pat Chun said the university is waiting for the Pac-12 to make a decision regarding fall sports.

WSU waits to make decision about fall sports, athletic director says

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
July 24, 2020
WSU Athletic Director Pat Chun said the department expects most football players will return for training.

Student-athletes return for voluntary training

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
June 19, 2020
Athletic Director Pat Chun said it is still too early to make a decision about the start of spring football practices.

Athletics director, coaches take pay reduction

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
April 13, 2020
Then-redshirt junior safety Bryce Beekman stands ready on the field during the game against UNC on Sept. 7 at Martin Stadium.

Remembering Bryce Beekman

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 25, 2020
CJ Elleby is tied with Cougar legend Steve Puidokas with 559 points and has a chance to pass him with any bucket in the Pac-12 tournament and have third place all to himself.

Evergreen’s end of the year awards for WSU

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 11, 2020
Sophomore Forward CJ Elleby jukes past a Arizona State defender on Jan. 29th at Beasley Coliseum.

Pac-12 tournament predictions

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 10, 2020
Junior guard Isaac Bonton, left, and Sophomore forward CJ Elleby, right, prepare for play against UW on Feb. 9 at Beasley Coliseum.

Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament predictions

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 9, 2020
Then-junior forward Tony Miller defends the ball from California on Feb. 19, 2020 at Beasley Coliseum.

Athlete of the Week: Tony Miller

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 9, 2020
Senior forward Borislava Hristova attempts to dribble past the California defense on Jan. 31 at Beasley Coliseum.

Pac-12 women’s basketball tourney predictions

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 5, 2020
Junior guard Isaac Bonton dribbles down the court against the University of Oregon Ducks on Jan. 16 at Beasley Coliseum. The WSU Cougars won the game 72-61.

Pac-12 men’s basketball power rankings

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 3, 2020
Senior wide receiver Dezmon Patmon runs into the end zone against Colorado on Oct. 19 at Martin Stadium.

OPINION: Cougars catch experts’ eyes at Combine

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 3, 2020
Then-sophomore left-handed pitcher AJ Block throws a pitch on March 8, 2018 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Athlete of the Week: AJ Block

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 3, 2020
Redshirt senior quarterback Anthony Gordon runs with the ball during the game against UNC Nov. 7.

Gordon, Patmon head to NFL Combine

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 27, 2020
Sophomore Lauren Burckel places fifth in the 100-meter breaststroke on Sept. 28 at Gibb Pool. The Pac-12 Championships start at 6 p.m. Wednesday and continue through Sunday at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington.

Swimmers prepare for conference

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 26, 2020
Then-sophomore outfielder Collin Montez fouls the ball in game three of the series against Stanford on March 31 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Athlete of the Week: Collin Montez

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 26, 2020
Sophomore forward C.J Elleby fights Stanford for the ball on Sunday at Beasley Coliseum. Both WSU and the University of Washington lost to the Cardinal this week.

Pac-12 Power Rankings

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 25, 2020
The Cougars lost both games this weekend after beating their rival Washington last weekend. Senior forward Jeff Pollard helped out in the game against UCLA by scoring a season-high 20 points.

Pac-12 men’s basketball power rankings: week 16

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 19, 2020
Then-freshman Charisma Taylor competes in the long jump during the WSU Indoor Meet at the Indoor Practice Facility, Jan. 19th, 2019. Taylor placed second in the meet with a jump of 5.77 meters.

Athlete of the Week: Charisma Taylor

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 19, 2020
Then-redshirt Senior Janet Okeago competes in the 4k race on August 30 2019 at the Colfax Golf Course for the WSU XC Open.

Track and field competes in Seattle, Albuquerque

CODY SCHOELER and JAN RAC
February 13, 2020
Freshman guard Noah Williams battles his way up the court against UW on Sunday at Beasley Coliseum.

Pac-12 men’s basketball power rankings

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 11, 2020
Sophomore forward CJ Elleby goes up for a layup against Omaha on Nov. 21 at Beasley Coliseum.

Athlete of the Week: CJ Elleby

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 11, 2020
Freshman forward DJ Rodman celebrates as WSU holds the lead over OSU on Jan. 18 at Beasley Coliseum.

COMMENTARY: Bench deserves closer look, recognition

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 6, 2020
Junior guard Isaac Bonton looks to make a move against Arizona State on Jan. 29 at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars won the game 67-65.

Pac-12 basketball power rankings

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 4, 2020
Smith’s system stresses defense, something that last year’s team was not known for. Last year, they allowed 78.7 points per game.

New head coach new defensive system

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
January 29, 2020
Sophomore forward CJ Elleby attempts to slow down Oregon offense on Jan. 16 at Beasley Coliseum.

OPINION: Pac-12 Power Rankings

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
January 28, 2020
Anthony Gordon, redshirt senior quarterback, looks to pass ball during Saturday’s game against UCLA at Martin Stadium.

COMMENTARY: Gordon shines out at the Senior Bowl

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
January 27, 2020
Still learning the Washington State Fight song, the new football head coach Nick Rolovich laughs off his mistake before his introductory press conference Thursday afternoon in the Rankich Club Room at Martin Stadium.

Rolovich fills out new coaching staff

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
January 22, 2020
COMMENTARY: Transfer portal update: Quarterbacks

COMMENTARY: Transfer portal update: Quarterbacks

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
January 22, 2020
The Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson (11) has his shot blocked by the Denver Nuggets' Kenneth Faried (35) in the first half of a preseason game at Oracle Arena, Oct. 13, 2015.

COMMENTARY: The return of number one

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
January 17, 2020
A dumpster full of recyclable plastic bottles stands in the middle of a building. WSU Waste Management enacted the change because China stopped accepting recyclable materials from the United States.

‘When in doubt, throw it out’

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
January 17, 2020
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Redshirt senior Borislava Hristova shoots from the free throw line against BYU on Nov. 9 at Beasley Coliseum.

OPINION: Bobi Buckets breaks 2k career points

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
January 16, 2020
New WSU football coach Nick Rolovich coached the University of Hawaii for four years and had a winning record each of the past two seasons. Rolovich also won Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year in 2019.

OPINION: What we can expect from Rolovich

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
January 15, 2020
Head coach Mike Leach makes calls from the sideline in the game against Eastern Washington Sept. 15, 2018 at Martin Stadium.

OPINION: Leach’s departure: good or bad for the program?

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
January 14, 2020
From left, then special teams coordinator Eric Mele, Head Coach Mike Leach and special teams quality control coach Tee Overman talk after practice on Aug. 20,2 017.

Spurrier Jr., Mele, Miller and Brock dip

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
January 14, 2020
Cougars win in final seconds

Cougars win in final seconds

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
November 24, 2019
A Pac-12 referee makes a call at Martin Stadium, Sept. 20, 2014.

OPINION: Pac-12 award predictions

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
November 22, 2019
Helping on the hardwood

Helping on the hardwood

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
November 13, 2019
Graduate student wide receiver Brandon Arconado scores a touchdown against University of Northern Colorado Saturday afternoon at Martin Stadium.

OPINION: WSU wide receivers are the best in the country

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
November 8, 2019
SATIRE: Completely honest Pac-12 power rankings

SATIRE: Completely honest Pac-12 power rankings

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
October 24, 2019
Redshirt sophomore defensive line Nnamdi Oguayo celebrates a sack of Boise State redshirt senior quarterback Montell Cozart on Sept. 9 2017 at Martin Stadium.

Cougars return to ‘Speed D’

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
October 10, 2019
Gambler's Guide: The Other Sports

Gambler’s Guide: The Other Sports

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
September 19, 2019
SATIRE: Houston vs. WSU Beginner's Guide to Gambling

SATIRE: Houston vs. WSU Beginner’s Guide to Gambling

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
September 12, 2019
Craig Howard, the Director of Administrative Services Information Services at WSU, goes into detail on how the Cougs Feeding Cougs system works Wednesday afternoon in the Streit-Perham offices.

Cougs Feeding Cougs short funding

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
May 2, 2019
Outgoing Provost Daniel Bernardo poses by a plaque honoring him and past presidents of WSU on Tuesday at the Greenway Trailhead.

Community honors outgoing provost

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
April 30, 2019
Trevor Alkire, former president of the WSU Environmental Sustainability Alliance, shares details on the different components of the fair Friday at the Chinook Student Center.

Environmental groups to host biennial sustainability fair

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
April 21, 2019
Martin Trejo, a third-year architecture student, uses a rubber mallet to attach a snap fastener to a piece of fabric Wednesday at the School of Design and Construction Fabrication Labs.

Students build inflatable for children

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
April 18, 2019
A local artist is in the process of completing this bench that will soon be used by Neill Public Li-brary visitors. The artwork is intended to honor the Ingleside club for their establishment over one hundred years ago.

Art piece will celebrate Pullman club’s centennial

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
April 17, 2019
Flooding last week made all exercise equipment in Snap Fitness unusable. There was mud and debris covering the entire floor.

Flood sparks GoFundMe for damages

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
April 15, 2019
OurClimate, students and other organizations will hold the second annual youth rally and lobby event today in Olympia to get students involved and more educated about climate change.

WSU students will advocate for climate change policies in Olympia

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
April 10, 2019
Victoria Paup, a doctorate student in the School of Food Science, explains her research regarding wine as she demonstrates the proper usage of the electronic tongue, which is used to identify different tastes in wine.

Wine research could control taste, alcohol levels

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
April 9, 2019
Reserve Police Officer Dennis Pratt was recognized by the Pullman Police Department for his volunteer hours. Pratt usually patrols the Pullman streets using a bicycle instead of a police car, like the one pictured.

Police honor reserve officer for service

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
April 8, 2019
Alex Merrill, head of systems and technical operations, says changes include changing the operating system from Drupal to WordPress and making it more accessible.

Library wants to develop new website

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
April 2, 2019
Anne Phillips, Kansas State University English professor talks about her passion for studying illustrations in books, like The Little House on the Prairie in Avery Hall on Monday.

Professor talks classic kids’ books

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
April 1, 2019
"This is a crime of intimidation ... this is the crime of scaring people when they're at their most vulnerable,” said Dan LeBeau, Whitman County chief deputy prosecutor.

Former WSU student guilty of rape in the second degree

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 31, 2019
Researchers found a “dose-response relationship” between cannabis users and working hours.

Research says cannabis use has decreased among youth

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 27, 2019
Pullman Police Cmdr. Chris Tennant says those who do not remove their studded tires by March 31 will face a $136 fine.

Drivers told to remove studded tires

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 26, 2019
“We are viewing this as a supplemental way to get our beers in people’s hands,” Terryl Banta, a bartender at Paradise Creek Brewery, said as she discusses the taproom's beer delivery service.

Paradise Creek now delivers beer

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 26, 2019
The intersection of Grimes Way and Terre View Drive was briefly closed after the accident.

Contractors remove feeder tunnel, close some pedestrian access on Grimes Way

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 24, 2019
Alex Yano, freshman sports management major, says his team at a baseball analytics conference impressed many other schools Monday afternoon in the CUB.

Students compete in baseball analytics conference

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 19, 2019
Capital Budget Director Deborah Carlson gives an overview of the upcoming meeting to decide the disbursement of student technology fees during the meeting in on Monday in Lighty Student Services. Some of the possible recipients of technology funding will be funding for a gaming room in the Chinook center, improvements to the Jewett Observatory, and modernization of Kimbrough Music Building.

Committee reviews budget proposals

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 18, 2019
ASWSU president elect Quinton Berkompas and vice president elect Jhordin Prescott celebrate with their group of supports on Wednesday night at the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity.

Berkompas, Prescott look to future as new ASWSU executives

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 7, 2019

Accidental fire Tuesday morning

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 6, 2019

Parking limitations to occur during spring break

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 6, 2019
“[Prescott] and I offer a new perspective where we can bridge that divide,” said ASWSU presidential candidate Quinton Berkompas.

The Quinton Berkompas and Jhordin Prescott campaign

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
March 1, 2019
The Evergreen works to provide the best information about recent crime and court updates in the Pullman area.

Car accidents higher than average as icy conditions continue

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 26, 2019
Yemeserach Bishaw, events coordinator for the African Diaspora Association, discusses the organization’s goal of collecting even more books that they will be able to send to African countries on Friday in the CUB.

Club collects books to benefit children in Africa

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 25, 2019
Ellen Taylor, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, will be retiring after serving at WSU since 2018.

Cougar Health Services presents new information on mental health

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 22, 2019
The Coug Talks lecture presented by WSU Student Involvement is focused on helping students create balance in their lives, including putting energy toward activities that are important to them.

Coug Talks series begins today

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 21, 2019
The Disability Action Center and Autism Anchoring Dogs partnered together to fund raise for kids with Autism.

Puppies and Pints fundraiser for Autism Anchoring Dogs

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
February 21, 2019
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