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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

DAYLON HICKS, Evergreen reporter

Daylon is a multimedia journalism major from Antioch, California

All content by DAYLON HICKS
Hicks prepares to jump at The Podium in Spokane.

Daylon’s Daily: The Journeys Within

August 18, 2022
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye (35) drives to the basket past Stanford forwards James Keefe (left) and Spencer Jones (right) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 13, in Beasley Coliseum.

WSU to play at 2022 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic

August 4, 2022
WSU quarterback Cameron Ward before the 2022 Spring Game, April 23, at Martin Stadium.

Cameron Ward named to 2022 Maxwell Award watch list

August 4, 2022
Austin Butlers portrayal of the King is absolutely electric in the new biopic.

Movie Review: ‘Elvis’ shows that King’s work is truly timeless

July 28, 2022
WSUs rowing team will now head to Ohio for the Big-10 Invitational from April 17-18.

WSU to hire a Director of Student Athlete Innovation

July 21, 2022
Swimmer Payton Bokowy was a member of the team that broke the 4x100m freestyle relay at the Pac-12 Championships her sophomore season.

WSU Swimming announces 2022-23 schedule

July 21, 2022
WSU womens rowing competed in the NCAA Championships, where each of three units secured a top 15 finish.

Cougar student athletes join Conference Honor Roll

July 14, 2022
Daylon Hicks prepares to jump at the Hayward Premiere in Eugene, Ore. on April 2.

Daylon’s Daily: Black excellence

July 11, 2022
Sophomore Darcy Habgood said she is looking forward to building off how she finished in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Three WSU golfers receive All-American Scholar Honors

July 7, 2022
WSU forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) jumps up for a layup during a college basketball game against the University of Southern California at Beasley Coliseum, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Pullman, Wash.

Andrej Jakimovski showcases skills in FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers

July 7, 2022
The WSU womens volleyball team comes together before the first set against California, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Pullman.

Pac-12 announces WSU volleyball’s 2022 schedule

July 4, 2022
The new mens basketball head coach, Kyle Smith, gives a Go Cougs at the introductory press conference in the Rankich Club Room of Martin Stadium on Monday morning.

WSU Men’s basketball, Kyle Smith add Wayne Hunter to staff

June 30, 2022
Freshman infiedler Kodie Kolden started right off the bat in the Cougars season opening series against Saint Marys. He said it was difficult to control his emotions in his first collegiate game. “It was a little nerve racking, but I’ve settled in,” he said.

Two WSU baseball players transfer

June 27, 2022
The WSU womens volleyball team celebrates on-court after scoring the 18th and winning point against Utah on Sept. 28, 2018 in Bohler Gym.

Pac-12 Releases Volleyball TV Schedule

June 20, 2022
A high jumper jumps over a bar with his back to the bar.

Daylon’s Daily The Highest Bar

June 20, 2022
WSU Track and Field Director Wayne Phipps talks about the team’s strengths and challenges looking forward on Tuesday morning at the WSU Mooberry Fields. Most of the athletes attending the invite are throwers.

Pair of WSU legends secured Hall of Fame legacy

June 16, 2022
Hicks prepares to jump during an indoor track meet on Jan. 14 at the Podium in Spokane, Wash.

Daylon’s Daily: Summer Flow

June 9, 2022
The multiverse is not just in Marvel movies. The Daniels do a fantastic job of exploring its complexities in their long-anticipated project, released by A24.

Movie Review: ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once’ emphasizes love through dimension hopping

June 6, 2022
Daylon Hicks prepares to jump at the Hayward Premiere in Eugene, Ore. on April 2.

Daylon’s Daily: The beginning of the end

June 2, 2022
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

April 28, 2022
Daylon Hicks jumps over the 6-foot-4 bar on Jan. 14 at The Podium in Spokane.

Daylon’s Daily: the future life holds

April 22, 2022
WSU defensive edge Brennan Jackson (80) tries to block a pass from UW quarterback Sam Huard (7) during the Apple Cup, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

WSU football returns to Palouse

April 21, 2022
Athletes can smoke weed to help with recovery after games

Weed in sports: does it belong?

April 14, 2022
Daylon Hicks prepares to jump at the Hayward Premiere in Eugene, Ore. on April 2.

Daylon’s Daily: controlled chaos

April 7, 2022
WSU guard Krystal Leger-Walker looks for a pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 20.

Cougars go dancing

March 14, 2022
Hicks prepares to jump at The Podium in Spokane.

Daylon’s Daily: two sides of the same coin

March 10, 2022
WSU guard Bella Murekatete (55) jumps over USC center Desiree Caldwell (24) for a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 13.

Cougs lose in quarterfinals

March 4, 2022
WSU guard Krystal Leger-Walker looks for a pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 20.

Women’s basketball ends record-setting season 

March 3, 2022
Daylon Hicks jumps over the 6-foot-4 bar on Jan. 14 at The Podium in Spokane.

Daylon’s Daily: the season finale 

March 3, 2022
Hicks prepares to jump at The Podium in Spokane.

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

February 24, 2022
WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 18.

Cougs torch Sun Devils

February 21, 2022
WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) drives toward the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 20.

WSU upsets No. 7 Arizona

February 21, 2022
WSU guard Krystal Leger-Walker (4) dribbles around USC center Desiree Caldwell (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 13.

Cougs complete USC season sweep

February 17, 2022
WSU guard Johanna Teder (right) dribbles up to the basket WSU guard Krystal Leger-Walker (4) dribbles around USC center Desiree Caldwell (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 13.

WSU looks to cool down Sun Devils

February 17, 2022
WSU center Bella Murekatete (55) jumps for a layup during the first half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game against UCLA, Feb. 11.

Cougars cage Bruins

February 14, 2022
WSU guard Tara Wallack (right) drives to the basket past Oregon State forward Kennedy Brown (left) during the first half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Beasley Coliseum.

Ducks destroy Cougs in Beasley

February 11, 2022
Hicks prepares to jump during an indoor track meet on Jan. 14 at the Podium in Spokane, Wash.

Daylon’s Daily: Dealing with injury

February 10, 2022
WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game against Oregon State, Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs split weekend 1-1

February 7, 2022
WSU guard Tara Wallack (right) drives to the basket past Oregon State forward Kennedy Brown (left) during the first half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs look to down the Ducks

February 7, 2022
WSU guard Krystal Leger-Walker (4) jumps back while looking at the hoop during the first half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game against UW, Jan. 28, in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs win in Rocky Mountains

February 7, 2022
WSU guard Krystal Leger-Walker (4) jumps back while looking at the hoop during the first half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game against UW, Jan. 28, in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars set to face Colorado in Boulder

February 3, 2022
Daylon Hicks jumps over the 6-foot-4 bar on Jan. 14 at The Podium in Spokane.

Daylon’s Daily: Traveling in the pandemic

February 3, 2022
WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game against Oregon State, Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs break the beaver dam

January 28, 2022
WSU guard Johanna Teder (21) dribbles the ball towards the basket during a college basketball game against the University of San Francisco in Beasley Coliseum, Dec. 3, 2021.

Games against Oregon schools postponed

January 21, 2022
WSU guard Krystal Leger-Walker (4) looks to pass the ball during a college basketball game against the University of San Francisco in Beasley Colliseum, Dec. 3, 2021.

Cougs get clawed by Bruins

January 17, 2022
WSU guard Krystal Leger-Walker (4) looks to pass the ball during a college basketball game against the University of San Francisco in Beasley Colliseum, Dec. 3, 2021.

Cougars travel south

January 13, 2022
WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker protects the ball while running up for a layup during a college basketball game against the University of San Francisco in Beasley Colliseum, Dec. 3, 2021, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs lose to top-five team

January 9, 2022
WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5, right) shoots a three-pointer during a college basketball game against the University of San Francisco in Beasley Coliseum, Dec. 3, 2021.

Cougars fall to Stanford

January 5, 2022
WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5, right) shoots a three-pointer during a college basketball game against the University of San Francisco in Beasley Coliseum, Dec. 3, 2021.

Women’s basketball rolls by Bears

January 1, 2022
WSU guard Krystal Leger-Walker (4) dribbles towards the hoop during a college basketball game against San Jose State University, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Pullman.

WSU drops make-up game

December 21, 2021
WSU guard Johanna Teder (21) dribbles the ball towards the basket during a college basketball game against the University of San Francisco in Beasley Coliseum, Dec. 3, 2021.

Cougs fall to Cougars

December 19, 2021
WSU forward Ula Motuga (15) jumps for a layup during a college basketball game against the University of San Francisco in Beasley Coliseum, Dec. 3, 2021, in Pullman.

WSU defeats Boise State

December 13, 2021
WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5, right) shoots a three-pointer during a college basketball game against the University of San Francisco in Beasley Coliseum, Dec. 3, 2021.

Cougs beat Bulldogs in regional showdown

December 10, 2021
WSU guard Krystal Leger-Walker (4) looks to pass the ball during a college basketball game against the University of San Francisco in Beasley Colliseum, Dec. 3, 2021.

Women’s basketball to host Boise State

December 10, 2021
WSU forward Ula Motuga (15) jumps for a layup during a college basketball game against the University of San Francisco in Beasley Coliseum, Dec. 3, 2021, in Pullman.

Women’s basketball blows by Aggies

December 7, 2021
WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5, right) shoots a three-pointer during a college basketball game against the University of San Francisco in Beasley Coliseum, Dec. 3, 2021.

WSU downs Dons

December 3, 2021
WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) jumps for a layup during a college basketball game against Northern Arizona University on Nov. 12, 2021, at Beasley Coliseum.

Women’s basketball returns to Beasley

December 2, 2021
WSU guard Tara Wallack (1) dribbles towards the hoop during a college basketball game against San Jose State University, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Pullman.

Women’s basketball drops first loss of season

November 28, 2021
WSU guard Krystal Leger-Walker (4) dribbles towards the hoop during a college basketball game against San Jose State University on Nov. 9, 2021, in Pullman.

Cougs earn fourth straight win

November 26, 2021
WSU guard Grace Sarver (20) dribbles past Northern Arizona Univeristy guard Nyah Moran during a college basketball game against Northern Arizona University at Beasley Coliseum on Nov. 12, 2021, in Pullman.

WSU stays perfect before Bahamas

November 22, 2021
WSU center Bella Murekatete (55) jumps for a layup during a college basketball game against Northern Arizona University at Beasley Coliseum, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Pullman.

Cougs overcome poor shooting in win

November 16, 2021
The WSU womens basketball team celebrates the rising of their new banner Tuesday in Pullman. The banner recognized the teams nomination to play in the NCAA Tournament during the 2021 season.

Cougs raise banner in win

November 11, 2021
WSU forward Ula Motuga (15) participates in the ZZU Mania skills challenge, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Bohler Gym in Pullman.

Women’s basketball set to tip off new season

November 9, 2021
WSU mens golf won their first tournament in over three seasons with a victory at the Visit Stockton Invitational.

Cougs take home historic victory

October 26, 2021
Guard Krystal Leger-Walker dribbles in front of a defender.

Women’s basketball returns

October 26, 2021
WSU forward Ula Motuga (15) participates in the ZZU Mania skills challenge, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Bohler Gym in Pullman.

ZZU Mania excites fans

October 19, 2021
Guard Krystal Leger-Walker dribbles in front of a defender.

Women’s basketball pounces into Pac-12 Media Day

October 14, 2021
WSU golfer Max Sekulic swings away on a golf course.

Men’s golf earns fifth-place finish

October 14, 2021
WSU golfer Max Sekulic swings away on a golf course.

Cougars finish Fighting Irish Classic

October 7, 2021
Then-freshman Amy Chu refines her driving skills along with teammates Madison Odiorne and Emily Baumgart during a practice session on April 1, 2019, at WSUs practice facility.

Cougar golf tees off on 2021 season

September 23, 2021
WSU golfer Max Sekulic swings away on a golf course.

Star golfer sets eyes on NCAA season

September 16, 2021
The mens golf team played its last round of the season on Wednesday at the Pac-12 championship.

Men’s golf places 11th at Pac-12 championships

April 29, 2021
Sophomore Amy Chu gets set for the upcoming spring 2021 schedule.

Baumgart leads Cougars in Pac-12 championship

April 26, 2021
Junior Amy Chu warms up with some practice shots on the driving range.

Women’s golf heads to Pac-12 championship

April 23, 2021
Then-junior defender Brianna Alger looks for where to kick the ball to during the game against James Madison University on Sept. 1, 2019 at the Lower Soccer Field.

Soccer ends regular season in draw

April 19, 2021
Junior defender Mykiaa Minniss is tied for fifth on the team in both goals and assists this season.

Soccer ends regular season with Boeing Apple Cup

April 16, 2021
Then-senior golfer Daniel Kolar watches his shot as it heads towards the green.

Golf wraps up regular season in El Macero

April 9, 2021
Then-freshman Amy Chu focuses hitting on range at WSU’s practice facility.

Chu leads Cougars at Silverado Showdown

April 8, 2021
Senior forward Elyse Bennett leads the team with five goals this season.

Soccer drops both matches in Los Angeles

April 6, 2021
Senior midfielder Sydney Pulver dribbles the ball up the pitch as she looks for teammates.

Soccer heads to LA for two ranked opponents

April 2, 2021
Sophomore defender Rose Young dribbles the ball in front of a defender as she looks for open teammates.

Soccer is back after 18-day break

March 19, 2021
Fifth year senior Nicklaus Chiam finished at Bandon Dunes with a 223 (+10).

Golf places 12th at Bandon Dunes

March 11, 2021
Then-sophomore defender Mykiaa Minniss defends the ball from Montana sophomore midfielder Zoe Transtrum during the game against University of Montana on Aug. 30, 2019 at the Lower Soccer Field.

Soccer wins series against Utes

March 1, 2021
Senior Elyse Bennett (left) leads the team in goals and points this season.

Soccer to host Utah in doubleheader

February 26, 2021
Fifth-year Nicklaus Chiam watches drive down course off tee-box.

Men’s golf finishes second at The Joust

February 25, 2021
Then-sophomore defender Mykiaa Minniss fights off Montana player as junior defender Brianna Alger watches on Aug. 20, 2019 at the Lower Soccer Field.

Soccer heads into Pac-12 play undefeated

February 22, 2021
Sophomore forward MacKenzie Frimpong-Ellertson dribbles toward goal.

Battle of the Palouse comes to Pullman

February 19, 2021
Sophomore Cameron March finishes her swing as she watches her balls flight.

Women’s golf finishes ninth in Arizona

February 18, 2021
Then-junior forward Makamae Gomera-Stevens, right, celebrates her goal against Memphis on Nov. 15, 2019 at the Lower Soccer Field.

Soccer improves to 2-0

February 15, 2021
Senior midfielder and NWSL draft pick Makamae Gomera-Stevens handles ball in front of defenders.

Soccer looks to keep momentum rolling against Eagles

February 12, 2021
Sophomore Yuya Eguchi drives a ball as he looks down the course.

“The possibilities we can achieve are endless”

January 22, 2021
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