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KATIE ARCHER

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter

Katie Archer is a senior public relations major from Corvallis, Oregon. She has been to 28 states.

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Junior infielder Jack Smith rounds first base after a hit in game 3 against Niagara on Saturday evening at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars try to stay hot against Bulldogs

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
March 10, 2020
Snow gathers on Bookman, on Jan. 12, in front of the Holland Terrell Library.

[Photo] A quick dead week allowed a longer break

January 22, 2020

Letter from the editor: Do not ask why Dad is not visiting

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
November 15, 2019
Redshirt senior quarterback Anthony Gordon throws the ball down the field on Oct. 19 in the homecoming game.

Opinion: Power 5 should move to Power 4

KATIE ARCHER and KURIA POUNDS
October 25, 2019
Katie Archer, left, and Grace Arnis are this semesters sports editors.

If you build it, they will come

GRACE ARNIS and KATIE ARCHER
October 4, 2019

Tigers fall to Cougars

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
September 23, 2019

Festival encourages people to try new things

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
August 26, 2019
Tom Pounds, President of the Ol’ Crimson Booster Club, waves Ol’ Crimson as fans cheer during ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast on Oct. 20 in Pullman.

WSU’s flag streak might end

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
August 23, 2019
Graduate student quarterback Gage Gubrud makes a pass at practice Thursday, April 18 at Martin Stadium.

Gubrud makes Golden Arm Award Watch List

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
August 20, 2019
Then-sophomore midfielder Sydney Pulver navigates the ball as then-sophomore forward Elyse Bennett blocks Oregon defense during the game against Oregon on Sept. 27, 2018 at the Lower Soccer Field.

Cougars pounce on Aztecs

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
August 18, 2019
Sports editor Katie Archer works on layout and trains Isaac Semmler, fall deputy sports editor, Sunday night in the Evergreen newsroom.

Letter from the Editor: Find your tribe

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
August 12, 2019
Former WSU quarterback Ryan Leaf, who came to talk to student athletes last fall, has been hired to be a football analyst for ESPN.

ESPN hires former WSU quarterback

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
July 18, 2019
A.J. Block, a baseball pitcher for Washington State University, returns for his senior year at WSU after being selected to the Detroit Tigers at the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft in June.

Block to return in senior season

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
July 18, 2019
Then-senior forward Robert Franks dons a bandage across his left eyebrow in an intense second half of a February 2 basketball game against USC. Franks scored the most points of the Cougar lineup, earning 25 points throughout the game.

Franks signs contract with Charlotte Hornets

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
July 11, 2019
Then-sophomore safety Jalen Thompson heads onto the field before kickoff during a game against Oregon State University on Sept. 16, 2017.

Cardinals select Jalen Thompson in NFL Supplemental Draft

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
July 11, 2019
Lapwai, a city east of Lewiston, Idaho, hosted a Culture Day for the Nez Perce Tribe May 18.

Retired couple experiences warm welcome in Lapwai

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
July 3, 2019
Mark Rypien, photographed by Keith Allison, is seen at the Cowboys versus the Redskins football game on 29 Oct, 2017. Rypien plead not guilty to a fourth degree assault/domestic violence charge in his first court appearance Monday morning. His next court appearance will be at 9 a.m. on July 31.

Rypien pleads not guilty to domestic violence, assault charge

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
July 1, 2019
Many students from WSU are willing to travel across state lines to Moscow, Idaho, just for a cup of coffee from Dutch Bros.

Pullman doesn’t need another Starbucks, it needs a Dutch Bros

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
June 27, 2019

Advocate works to empower everyone

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
June 27, 2019
Tegan Horan discusses challenges she faced in her hometown and at WSU in 2005 at Cafe Moro Sunday morning.

Becoming Tegan

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
June 20, 2019

Future generations should pursue sport careers

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
June 6, 2019
“It’s our responsibility to be great off the field and if we can do that, we can be great on the field,” new head baseball coach Brian Green said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon in the Rankich Club Room.

WSU hires head baseball coach

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
June 6, 2019
Outfielder Danny Sinatro slides into third base during the game against UCLA on May 12.

Last chance for baseball to win a conference series

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
May 23, 2019
WSU Senior Hikaru Sato returns a ball during doubles play against Seattle U in Hollingbery Fieldhouse on Friday Feb. 22 . Sato and teammate Tiffany Mylonas had their match conclude 3-4 once WSU clinched the doubles point.

Women make WSU tennis history at NCAA championships

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
May 23, 2019
WSU let head baseball coach Marty Lees go Tuesday after a losing record the last four seasons.

No leeway for Lees: baseball coach fired after four losing seasons

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
May 21, 2019
Freshman right-handed pitcher Brandon White gets the start against No. 1 UCLA at Bailey-Brayton Field on May 12.

WSU on the road at Utah

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
May 16, 2019
The second varsity eight team competes against the Oregon State University team during a regatta March 24 on the Snake River. This is one of three boats that could qualify for the NCAA Rowing Championships May 31 to June 2.

Rowing goes to Pac-12 Championship

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
May 16, 2019
Sophomore left-handed pitcher Bryce Moyle pitches during game 3 of the series against California State University, Northridge Sunday March 10th at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Baseball looks to extend win streak at home

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
May 9, 2019
Sophomore Samantha King-Shaw rounds the corner in the 3,000-meter race at the WSU Indoor Meet in the Indoor Practice Facility on January 19th. King-Shaw placed first in the event with a time of 10:28.32. The Cougars took the top three finishes in the event.

Cougs compete at conference championships

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
May 9, 2019
Senior Madison Odiorne reflects on the support system provided by WSU Athletics during her time at WSU Monday afternoon in Bohler Gym. “Everything kind of just pushed her back to being a golfer,” Odiorne’s father says.

Senior’s final swing at WSU

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
May 3, 2019
WSU’s varsity four competes in a regatta March 24 at Wawawai Landing on the Snake River.

WSU claims Fawley Cup over Zags

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
April 28, 2019
Sophomore Matthew Watkins, left, and redshirt sophomore Zak Kindl compete in the mens 5,000 meter Saturday afternoon at Mooberry Track.

Track and field fights through poor weather conditions at Cougar Invitational

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
April 28, 2019
Redshirt junior Molly Scharmann clears the bar in the pole vault at the WSU Indoor Meet on Jan. 19 at the Indoor Practice Facility. Scharmann placed first in the event with a vault of 3.90 meters.

WSU track and field competes in two different meets

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
April 26, 2019
Senior rower Madeleine Bingham discusses becoming a rowing athlete after being a three-sport athlete in high school Monday in Bohler Gym.

Senior finds passion for rowing at WSU

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
April 18, 2019
Freshman Amy Chu focuses on her tempo and breathing during an April 1 practice at WSU’s practice facility.

WSU wraps up season with Pac-12 Championships

KATIE ARCHER , Evergreen reporter
April 14, 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.

Ducks clobber Cougs in series opener

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
April 13, 2019
WSU track and Field Director Wayne Phipps talks about the team’s strengths and challenges looking forward on March 9 at Mooberry Track.

Track and field claims five event wins in Cheney

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
April 13, 2019
Freshman outfielder and catcher Koby Blunt, who grew up in Clarkston, Washington, rode sheep in rodeos as a kid. “He was always kind of around that western way of life early on,” his mother, Kopper, said.

From mutton busting to baseball

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
April 5, 2019
Senior shot put and discus thrower Chrisshnay Brown discusses moving on from a major injury and why she chose to come to WSU on Monday in Bohler. She came to WSU because of the challenge of being a part of the Pac-12.

Turning tragedies into personal bests

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
April 4, 2019
Social Media Influencer Dash Dog and his human wait for their new mug to be filled during The Cougs seasonal Mug Initiation. Dash Dog is assumed to be the first dog initiated into the exclusive club since it started in the early 1980s.

The Coug voted most dog-friendly business

KATIE ARCHER , Evergreen reporter
March 29, 2019
WSU rowing’s second varsity eight races Sunday morning on the Snake River. The Cougars finished third with a time of 7:00.2.

Beavers sweep rowing in spring opener

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
March 24, 2019
Freshman Matthew Howard explodes out of the blocks in the 400 meter dash during the WSU Indoor on Jan. 19 at the Indoor Practice Facility. Howard finished fourth with a time of 52.31 in the event.

Cougars dominate competition in Spokane

KATIE ARCHER , Evergreen reporter
March 23, 2019
Redshirt sophomore weight thrower Lovely Tukuafu prepares to throw the weight at the WSU Open Indoor Open on Friday at the Indoor Practice Facility.

Track travels to Spokane for second outdoor meet

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
March 21, 2019
Then-redshirt freshman Molly Scharmann pole vaults in a dual meet against UW on March 28, 2018.

Cougars shine in first outdoor track meet

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
March 17, 2019
Two Cougars complete WSU’s indoor track season Friday

Two Cougars complete WSU’s indoor track season Friday

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
March 9, 2019
Cougs look to take NCAA Title

Cougs look to take NCAA Title

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
March 7, 2019
Freshman guard Michaela Jones dribbles the ball during the game against Stanford on Friday night at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs fall to Stanford

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
March 2, 2019
Junior guard Chanelle Molina shields the ball from a UW defender during a game Feb. 15 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs have upset on their mind

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
March 1, 2019
Then-junior Katelyn Frost competes in the pole vault during a dual track meet against University of Washington on April 28 at Mooberry Track.

Cougars secure multiple top-five finishes at MPSF Indoor Championships

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
February 24, 2019
Junior guard Chanelle Molina dribbles past Arizona freshman forward Cate Reese on Feb. 9 at Beasley Coliseum. The game resulted in a 90-88 win for the Cougars.

Cougs fight not enough in Colorado

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
February 23, 2019
Redshirt sophomore Alexis Redfield competes in the 3000 meter race at the WSU Indoor on Jan. 19 in the Indoor Practice Facility.

Track heads to Seattle once again

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
February 21, 2019
Sophomore outfielder Danny Sinatro holds the follow-through on is swing as he watches the ball during the game against Saint Marys on March 8, 2018 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Gaels sweep Cougs in first series of season

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
February 17, 2019
Then-sophomore infielder Dillon Plew watches the ball as he holds his follow-through during game three of the series against California on April 14, 2018 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Baseball continues shaky start to season

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
February 17, 2019
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 at the Indoor Practice Facility.

Several Cougs shine at Last Chance College Elite

KATIE ARCHER , Evergreen reporter
February 16, 2019
Junior Max English competes in high jump during the WSU Indoor on Jan. 19 at the Indoor Practice Facility. English placed seventh in the event with a jump of 1.95 meters. WSU heads to UW for the Last Chance Collegiate on Friday.

Cougars compete in Last Chance Collegiate

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
February 14, 2019
Then-sophomore Daniel Kolar holds his follow through as he watches his ball soar down the fairway.

Cougars shine in spring opener in California

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
February 12, 2019
Senior AJ Armstrong competes in a tournament earlier this season.

Men’s golf sits in fourth after first day of Anteater Invitational

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
February 12, 2019
Then-freshman small forward Aljaz Kunc leaps as he shoots for the net during the game against USC on Feb. 2, 2019 at Beasley Coliseum.

Franks leads WSU to road sweep in Arizona

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
February 9, 2019
Freshman Ronna Iverson, far right, leads the 400-meter dash followed by Idaho’s Lauren Paven and WSU’s freshman Kristina Schreiber during the WSU Indoor meet Jan. 19 at the Indoor Practice Facility. Iverson placed first in the event with a time of 59.21; Schreiber placed second with a time of 59.42.

WSU competes in two meets starting Friday

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
February 7, 2019
Senior center Maria Kistourkova attempts to make a layup in game against Warner Pacific on Oct. 29 in Beasley Coliseum.

WSU drops fifth straight game

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
February 2, 2019
Redshirt junior Molly Scharmann competes in the pole vault at the WSU Indoor on Jan. 19.

Track and field hosts second indoor meet of year

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
February 1, 2019
WSU junior guard Chanelle Molina looks towards the basket while an Oregon defender guards her in a game Friday night at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars stumble in second half against No. 5 Oregon

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
January 26, 2019
Freshman weight thrower Amy Kraemer competes in the women open weight throw at the WSU Open Indoor Track and Field Meet on Friday at the Indoor Practice Facility.

Cougars compete in two meets over weekend

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
January 24, 2019
Junior guard Chanelle Molina goes up for a layup during the game against Colorado last Sunday at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU falls to No. 6 Stanford

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
January 20, 2019
Junior guard Chanelle Molina cuts through the Utah defense Friday night at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars comeback attempt falls short against Utah

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
January 12, 2019
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 at the Indoor Practice Facility.

WSU begins indoor season Saturday

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
January 10, 2019
WSU junior guard Chanelle Molina runs towards the basket as Saint Marys redshirt junior guard Jasmine Forcadilla prepares to stop her during a game Nov. 11 in Beasley Coliseum.

No. 5 Ducks crush Cougs by 40 points

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
January 6, 2019
Then-senior guard Pinelopi Pavlopoulou attempts to slow down Oregon State junior guard Katie McWilliams as she drives toward the net during a game Feb. 9, 2018 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs upset bid falls short

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
January 5, 2019
Then-redshirt sophomore forward Borislava Hristova jumps up for the ball against UW on Jan. 17, 2018 in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars pick up first conference win

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
December 30, 2018
Freshman guard Cherilyn Molina runs up the court for a layup against San Francisco on Nov. 29 at Beasley Coliseum.

Women’s basketball wins final game before conference play

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
December 21, 2018
Senior center Maria Kostourkova looks for an opportunity to score a basket against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Nov. 16 in Beasley Coliseum.

Women’s basketball falls to Kansas

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
December 19, 2018
Freshman guard Cherilyn Molina runs up the court for a layup against San Francisco on Nov. 29 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs fall to No. 22 Gonzaga

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
December 9, 2018
Junior guard Chanelle Molina runs in for a layup before getting fouled by San Francisco freshman guard Kia Vaalavirta on Nov. 29 at Beasley Coliseum. WSU will take on Gonzaga at 2 p.m. Sunday in Spokane.

Cougars face Zags for ninth straight season

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
December 7, 2018
Quarterback Gardner Minshew II gets tackled by Washington sophomore defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike during the Apple Cup on Nov. 23 at Martin Stadium.

‘We’re very disappointed with where we ended up’

JOHN SPELLMAN and KATIE ARCHER
December 3, 2018
Junior guard Chanelle Molina drives down the court in the game against California State Northridge on Nov. 23. The Cougars extended their winning streak to three games and made 90-plus points for the second game in a row Saturday in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars beat Broncos in second-straight 90-plus point win

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
December 1, 2018
Senior outside hitter Taylor Mims jumps to hit a set made by junior setter Ashley Brown during the match against Washington on Saturday in Bohler Gym. This is the team’s third consecutive year making it to the NCAA Tournament.

Cougars open NCAA Tournament play Friday

KATIE ARCHER , Evergreen reporter
November 29, 2018
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.

Men’s basketball faces Matadors

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
November 27, 2018
Junior libero Alexis Dirige hits the ball in the game against the University of California, Los Angeles on Oct. 21 in Bohler Gym.

No. 18 Cougar volleyball falls to No. 2 Stanford

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
November 17, 2018
Junior guard Chanelle Molina drives the ball toward the basket in the game against Utah State on Nov. 6 at Beasley Coliseum. Molina has scored 19 points and dished out 12 assists in the first two games of season.

Women’s basketball looks to pick up first win Friday

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
November 15, 2018
WSU senior center Maria Kostourkova tries to block Gaels redshirt junior center Claire Fergusons shot in the game Sunday afternoon at Beasley Coliseum.

Women’s basketball falls to Saint Mary’s

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
November 11, 2018
Junior Elodie Bridenne shot a combined 236 in the Stanford Intercollegiate on Oct. 19-21. WSU tied for 14th place at the event.

WSU women’s golf travels to Kailua Kona, Hawaii

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
November 4, 2018
Then-redshirt freshman forward Arinze Chidom attempts a layup Nov. 15, 2017 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars top Deacons in exhibition game Sunday

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
November 4, 2018
Senior outside hitter Taylor Mims returns the ball back to Arizona during the match Friday in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball falls short against Wildcats

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
November 3, 2018
Freshman butterfly swimmer Emily Barrier finishes third in the women’s 100 yard butterfly heat against Boise State on Oct. 14 at Gibb Pool.

Cougs, Golden Bears meet in pool

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
November 3, 2018
The WSU mens and womens cross country teams competed in the Pac-12 Championships Friday in Stanford, California.

WSU men’s, women’s teams compete in Pac-12 Cross Country Championships

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
October 29, 2018
WSU senior defender Maddy Haro collides with Stanford sophomore forward Civana Kuhlmann while going for a header during the game Sunday at the Lower Soccer Field.

Cougars tie No. 1 Stanford after double overtime

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
October 28, 2018
Junior Kaili Keefe participates in a meet earlier this year.

Cross country competes in upcoming Pac-12 Championships

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
October 25, 2018
Golf takes 14th in tourney

Golf takes 14th in tourney

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
October 21, 2018

Volleyball takes down USC in thrilling five set match

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
October 21, 2018
The 2018 WSU womens cross country team and joining alumni start their race Aug. 31 at the Colfax Golf Club.

WSU cross country competes in two meets over weekend

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
October 15, 2018
If you want to avoid being walked in on, keep the noises to a minimum and hope for the best.

Roommates know how to make sex awkward

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
October 12, 2018
WSU cross country will compete in pair of different events in two separate states Saturday.

Cross country competes twice over this weekend

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
October 12, 2018
Freshman Amy Chu tied for ninth in the Ron Moore Women’s Invitational over the weekend. As a team the Cougars finished sixth.

Cougars take sixth in weekend tournament

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
October 9, 2018
Then-junior Bree Wanderscheid makes a putt during the WSU Womens Golf Cougar Cup Sept. 20, 2016 at the Palouse Ridge Golf Course.

Women’s golf to participate in Ron Moore Invitational

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
October 4, 2018
Senior outside hitter McKenna Woodford attempts to hit the ball after University of Colorado hits it over the net Sunday in Bohler Gym.

No. 22 WSU defeats No. 23 Colorado in Bohler Gym

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
September 30, 2018
The WSU men’s cross country team competes in its first race of the season with WSU alumni on Aug. 31, 2018 at the Colfax Golf Club.

Cross country travels to Madison for Nuttycombe Invitational

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
September 27, 2018

Men’s golf starts Monday

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
September 17, 2018
Fencing club member and coach Zach Mellin, left, fences Matthew Rosefield on Thursday night in Smith Gym.

Fencing club challenges members physically, mentally

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter
September 10, 2018
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