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The Daily Evergreen
The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen
The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter

Isaac is a freshman sports management major with a minor in communication. He is from Tacoma, Washington.
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Freshman pitcher Ky Bush pitches in a game against Stanford on March 29 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

OSU edges WSU by one run in extra innings

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
April 27, 2019
The WSU rowing team competes in a race against Oregon State University, Loyola Marymount and Gonzaga on March 24 at Wawawai Landing.

WSU rowing prepares for final home meet Sunday

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
April 25, 2019
Freshman catcher Bradley Polinsky swings his bat during the game against Oregon on Apr. 12 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Zags even season series with Cougs

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
April 24, 2019
WSU men's golf will compete in the Pac-12 Championships this Monday through Wednesday in Eugene, Oregon.

Men’s golf travels to Eugene for conference championships

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
April 21, 2019
Senior receiver Dezmon Patmon attempts to catch a pass from redshirt senior quarterback Trey Tinsley during the Crimson and Gray on Saturday in Martin Stadium.

Spring game raises over $50,000 for Coug Health Fund, Crimson edges Gray

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
April 20, 2019
Junior infielder Dillon Plew discusses his mother's positive impact on his time playing baseball on Wednesday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

‘She was always there for me’

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
April 11, 2019
Freshman Pitcher Ky Bush pitches against junior Stanford Outfielder, Kyle Stowers, in the top of the 6th in Friday’s game against Stanford at Bailey-Brayton Field. Stowers was walked in 4 pitches.

WSU returns home after tough road sweep

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
April 8, 2019
Freshman left-handed pitcher Tyson Guerrero pitches to a Gonzaga batter on Tuesday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougs end losing streak with 12-10 win over Zags

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
April 2, 2019
Freshman right-handed pitcher Trevor Ichimura throws a pitch during the game against Stanford on Sunday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cardinal crush Cougs by 12 runs in series finale

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
March 31, 2019
Then-junior left-handed pitcher AJ Block throws a pitch during the game against Stanford on March 30, 2019, at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Stanford rallies to down Cougs

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
March 31, 2019
Bowling instructor Jacob Herriges speaks about his background in bowling and explains how he came to teach the one credit class on Wednesday at Zeppoz.

Bowling enrollment spikes, earns award as best one-credit class

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
March 28, 2019
Junior infielder Dillon Plew catches a ball at first base in the game against Cal State Northridge on March 10 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Baseball loses eighth straight game to No. 22 UC Irvine

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
March 24, 2019
WSU junior pitcher AJ Block throws a strike against CSUN on March 9 at Bailey-Barton Field.

Anteaters silence Coug bats in series opener

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
March 23, 2019
WSU junior pitcher AJ Block throws a strike against CSUN on March 9 at Bailey-Barton Field.

Baseball drops fifth straight game

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
March 17, 2019
Freshman right-handed pitcher Brandon White winds up to throw the ball in the scrimmage against Gonzaga University on Oct. 21 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars top Matadors in series opener

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
March 9, 2019
WSU freshman forward CJ Elleby looks to make a play in game against Oregon freshman forward Francis Okoro Wednesday night at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU falls to Oregon in Beasley Coliseum

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
March 7, 2019
WSU sophomore forward Marvin Cannon shoots a basket in the game against Utah on Saturday night at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougs will return to Beasley on Wednesday.

WSU returns home for last time this season

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
March 5, 2019
Sophomore infielder Garrett Gouldsmith hits the ball in the scrimmage against Gonzaga University on Oct. 21 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Baseball claims series win over Wolf Pack in Reno

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
March 2, 2019
Then-freshman left-handed pitcher Bryce Moyle throws a pitch during a game against Utah on May 24.

Nevada pushes past WSU with late inning surge

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
March 1, 2019
Junior point guard Ahmed Ali prepares to pass the ball during the WSU vs CU basketball game Feb. 20 night at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU travels for final road trip of season

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
February 28, 2019
WSU senior forward Robert Franks goes up for a layup Saturday night at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs fall to Utah after sloppy second half

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
February 23, 2019
Sophomore infielder Garrett Gouldsmith hits the ball in the scrimmage against Gonzaga University on Oct. 21 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Baseball tosses one-hitter for first win of season

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
February 21, 2019
WSU redshirt junior forward Borislava Hristova keeps the ball away from UW junior forward Mai-Loni Henson Friday night at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars hit the road today for their final road trip of conference play.

Cougars hit road after sweep against Huskies

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
February 21, 2019
Then-sophomore outfielder Danny Sinatro attempts to bunt the ball in an attempt to move runners on base during a game against Saint Mary's on March 8, 2018 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Baseball drops season opener to Saint Mary’s

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
February 15, 2019
Ladies love dead fish, obscure quotes and looking like a total douche.

SATIRE: How to make a dope tinder profile

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
February 15, 2019
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Hayden Rosenkrantz throws a pitch during the exhibition game against Gonzaga on Oct. 21 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Baseball starts season Friday in California

Isaac Semmler, Evergreen reporter
February 14, 2019
Junior power forward Isaiah Wade attempts score a layup over a USC defender during a game against USC on Saturday at Beasley Coliseum.

Men’s basketball torches ASU by 21 points on road

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
February 7, 2019
The starters for Saturday evening’s game sit on the edge of the court before they are announced before the game against USC at Beasley Coliseum. WSU will travel to Arizona for their next two contests.

WSU hits road after tough week at home

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
February 7, 2019
Freshman guard Matt Bradley, left, defends WSU freshman guard CJ Elleby on Thursday at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU returns to Beasley on Wednesday

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
January 29, 2019
Redshirt junior forward Borislava Hristova looks for an open teammate in a game against Utah on Jan. 11 at Beasley Coliseum.

No. 5 Ducks come to Pullman

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
January 25, 2019
WSU junior guard Ahmed Ali tries to get past Cal junior guard Paris Austin during a game Jan. 17 at Beasley Coliseum. The game resulted in a 82-59 win for the Cougars.

Cougs road woes continue as they fall to OSU

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
January 24, 2019
Senior guard Viont'e Daniels dunks the ball after shaking off the Stanford defense in the second half of Saturday's game at Beasley Coliseum.

Stanford ends Cougs perfect home record

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
January 19, 2019
Senior forward Robert Franks shoots a three-pointer during the game against Cal on Thursday at Beasley Coliseum.

Franks powers Cougs past Golden Bears

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
January 17, 2019
Week 2

Week 2

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
January 15, 2019
Freshman forward Shir Levy drives past junior guard Quinessa Caylao-Do for a layup in the game against Colorado on Sunday at Beasley Coliseum. Levy finished with six points as the Cougars defeated the Buffaloes 74-48.

Cougs crush Buffs to end losing streak

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
January 13, 2019
Junior power forward Isaiah Wade shoots a layup past Cal Poly sophomore wing Mark Crowe during the Cougars’ 84-70 win over the Mustangs on Nov. 19 in Beasley Coliseum.

WSU loses sixth straight game to Utah

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
January 13, 2019
WSU freshman swimmer Keiana Fountaine at practice Tuesday at Gibb Pool. Fountaine was hesitant to go to college, however, with support from her family she found her place at WSU.

Freshman stunner found her home at WSU

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
January 10, 2019
Senior forward Robert Franks dribbles down court as he looks to pass to junior point guard Ahmed Ali during the game against California State University Northridge on Nov. 27 at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU rocks SIU-Edwardsville

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
December 19, 2018
Junior forward Robert Franks dunks the ball during the game against Utah on Feb. 17 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs soar past Rider

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
December 18, 2018
Councilmember Eileen Macoll asks questions regarding residential areas during the City Council meeting Nov. 13. She said she and the council have an obligation to Pullman residents.

Potential zone change to relocate Pullman City Hall

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
December 3, 2018
Senior forward Robert Franks Jr. dribbles the ball down the court during the game against Cal State Northridge on Tuesday night at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars score 100 points en route to third straight win

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
November 28, 2018
Senior guard Viont'e Daniels shoots a three-pointer in the game against Delaware State University on Saturday night in Beasley Coliseum.

WSU downs Delaware State with second half surge

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
November 25, 2018
Quarterback Gardner Minshew II smiles for photos after fans storm the field following the Cougars victory over Oregon on Oct. 20 at Martin Stadium.

‘Crimson Superman’

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
November 22, 2018
Redshirt sophomore forward Arinze Chidom passes the ball to a teammate during the game against Nicholls State on Nov. 11 in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars dominate Cal Poly at home

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
November 20, 2018
Freshman Guard Cherilyn Molina attempts to make a layup in a game against Warner Pacific on Oct. 29 in Beasley Coliseum.

Women’s basketball loses third game of season

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
November 18, 2018
“Our main goal is to help students build independent life skills,” said Aerius Franklin, a DAC independent living advocate.

Disability Action Center Northwest hosts career day

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
November 15, 2018

Acreage for annexation modified, not yet approved

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
November 14, 2018
From left: Tipiziwin Tolman, teacher at Lakhol’iyapi Wahohpi, poses with Ku-Ah-Mah Co-chair Chantel Hill, in front of a tipi in celebration of Indigenous People’s Day on Oct. 8.

Groups honor Native American Heritage

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
November 13, 2018
Freshman backstroke and butterfly swimmer Sophia Balmaceda races in the women's 200 backstroke against University of Wyoming on Friday at Gibb Pool.

Cougar swim falls to Wyoming

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
November 10, 2018

McCluskey’s life to be celebrated Sunday

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
November 9, 2018
“There is a lot of interest among many tribes in the Northwest to try and understand prehistoric use,” Professor David Gang said while discussing new historical evidence.

Nez Perce used tobacco before many historians thought

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
November 6, 2018
Redshirt sophomore forward Jovana Subasic blocks a shot from Warner Pacific senior forward Maryah Tipping, drawing the foul near the end of the second quarter Monday evening in Beasley Coliseum.

WSU basketball tops Warner Pacific

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
October 29, 2018
Thomas Marsh, professor in the School of Economic Sciences, discusses the detrimental effects animal diseases have on both the environment and the economy Tuesday inside Hulbert Hall.

Professor working to prevent animal illness

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
October 23, 2018

Incumbent, newcomer compete for county commissioner seat

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
October 18, 2018
Deepti Singh, a WSU Vancouver professor, said the catastrophes she studied were caused by natural conditions, but today, climate change is a cause for concern.

Severe drought, famine may reoccur, professor says

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
October 16, 2018

Lane closure on Grand Avenue, Main Street

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
October 11, 2018
Paul Strohbehn, co-owner of the Pullman Ace Hardware, speaks about the decision to retire Monday afternoon at the store. He said he is looking forward to retirement, but will miss his employees and customers.

Pullman Ace Hardware to close its doors

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
October 9, 2018
Indigenous Peoples’ Day has become an increasingly popular celebration as an alternative to Columbus Day in places like Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and many other cities and college campuses.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day grapples with history

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter
October 7, 2018
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