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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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Our glorious Editor-in-Chief, Brandon Willman, smiling for his Cable 8 headshot on Sept. 1, in Pullman, Wash.

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor

Brandon Willman is a WSU and Daily Evergreen alumnus (class of ’24) who served in roles including staff writer, staff photographer, copy editor, multimedia editor and editor-in-chief during his time with the Evergreen. He started working as a sportswriter for the Daily Evergreen in Fall 2022 and worked as copy editor in spring 2023. Brandon was elected to be the Editor-in-chief starting in summer 2023 and served in the position from May 2023 to February 2024 before transitioning to the role of multimedia editor.

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Cedrick Coward rises up after contact for a layup attempt against Northern Colorado, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Cedrick Coward drives through the lane before scoring 2 of his 30 points against Northern Colorado, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] Cougars shoot 53% from three against Eastern WA

November 27, 2024
Isaiah Watts smiling during an inbounds play, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] WCC Mens Hoops Preview

December 27, 2024
Nate Calmese floats the ball for layup attempt, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] Cougs defeat Missouri State

December 18, 2024
WSU guard Isaiah Watts basked in red light during starter introductions, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU guard Isaiah Watts maintains focus on the rim during a free throw attempt, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Ethan Price stares down a UNC player during an inbounds play, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] Welcome to WCC; Cougs handle Pilots for first WCC win

December 29, 2024
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[Photo] Battle of cats; Cougars vs Lions in Spokane

December 30, 2024
Isaiah Watts fights through two defenders to make a play at the rim, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Isaiah Watts gets a step on a defender and drives through the lane, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] Isaiah Watts out for 'multiple weeks'

December 31, 2024
Libero Emma Barbero points one finger out after she gets a diving dig, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Parker Gerrits stares down a Bradley player during an inbounds attempt, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] WSU kicks off WCC play against Portland

December 27, 2024
LeJuan Watts and the WSU bench celebrates Tomas Thrastarson's first career points, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

LeJuan Watts at the free-throw line against Bradley, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Nate Calmese smiles at a Bradley player after forcing several turnovers on inbounds passes, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] Cougs overpower Lions in physical victory

January 1, 2025
LeJuan Watts sells contact as he takes a floater attempt, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cedric Coward fades at the elbow for a shot attempt, framed through the refs legs, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Isaiah Watts puts his shoulder into a defender as he drives to the basket, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cedric Coward celebrates after a WSU basket, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] Cedric Coward headed for shoulder surgery

December 9, 2024
LeJuan Watts drives to the lane with a step on his defender, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] Biggest game of the season; Cougars prep for Bulldogs

January 8, 2025
LeJuan Watts keeps separation at the basket for a layup attempt, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

LeJuan Watts finishes a dunk for 2 points against Bradley, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] Cougs win big at home over San Francisco

January 8, 2025
Dane Erikstrup attempts a corner three with the Bradley head coach complains behind him, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cedric Coward wears the basketball on his shoulders after dunking the ball, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Astera Tuhina sizes up her defender early in the shot clock, Nov. 10, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] Cougs secure scrappy 71-60 victory over Idaho

November 14, 2024
Astera Tuhina drives to her right and makes a baseline pass againt Idaho, Nov. 10, in Pullman, Wash.

Astera Tuhina drives to her right to attack the lane againt Idaho, Nov. 10, in Pullman, Wash.

Alex Covill finds herself wide open at the basket for a quick layup in the first quarter against Idaho, Nov. 10, in Pullman, Wash.

Tara Wallack rises up for a layup attempt against an Idaho defender, Nov. 10, in Pullman, Wash.

Tara Wallack hop steps in the lane before attempting a layup against Idaho, Nov. 10, in Pullman, Wash.

Emma Barbero begins to dive for a ball from a Saint Mary's attack, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Italia Bernal looks at Emma Barbero after she made a diving play to keep the point alive for the Cougs, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Setter Italia Bernal looks the ball in as she makes a set, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Jaden Walz celebrates toward Lucie Blažková after scoring a point, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Jaden Walz gets under the ball for an attack at the net in the first set against Saint Mary's, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Jaden Walz gets fingers on her the ball at the net to stop a Saint Mary's attack, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Lucie Blažková and Logann Golden stare at each other to celebrate, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Setter Jaden Walz celebrates toward her teammates after the Cougs scored a point, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Katy Ryan watches the ball as she attacks against Portland, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Pac-2 volleyball face-off for first time in 2024

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
October 17, 2024
Italia Bernal (R) and Lucie Blažková (L) combine to halt a Portland attack at the net, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Ryan, Blažková double dip in WCC weekly awards

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
October 17, 2024
Head coach Korey Schroeder breaks a huddle for the Cougs, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU head coach Korey Schroeder navigating rebuilding team culture following departures, conference re-alignment

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
October 10, 2024
Korey Schroeder coaching the WSU volleyball team against Portland, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs back on the road to face Pacific

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
October 10, 2024
Katy Ryan reaches out over the net to stuff down a Portland attack attempt, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Sage Brustad jumps at the line during a serve, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Breccan Scheck softly hits the ball just beyond a defender at the net, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Katy Ryan connects with the ball at the net, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Katy Ryan watches the ball as she attacks against Portland, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] On the court or off the court? Doesn’t matter, because Katy Ryan will speak for herself

December 11, 2024
Italia Bernal (L) readies a pass as Katy Ryan (R) waits in the wings, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Emma Barbero watches the ball fall as she prepares a serve, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Emma Barbero celebrates a point, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Emma Barbero connects with the ball on a serve, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU head coach Korey Schroeder gives his team in-game advice against Portland, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU head coach Korey Schroeder gives his team in-game advice against Portland, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU head coach Korey Schroeder cheers his unit on as they go on a run against Portland, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Italia Bernal takes note of the Portland defense prior to a serve, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Korey Schroeder coaching the WSU volleyball team against Portland, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Korey Schroeder (L) and his staff observe the WSU volleyball offense, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Italia Bernal (R) and Lucie Blažková (L) combine to halt a Portland attack at the net, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] WSU volleyball standouts Ryan and Blazkova win WCC weekly honors

October 17, 2024
Itaila Bernal (L) and Katy Ryan (R) look at each other after the Cougs scored a point, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Italia Bernal sets a ball for an attack by Breccan Scheck, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Katy Ryan stuffs a ball at the net against Portland, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Sage Brustad runs out and high-fives teammates after being introduced as a starter, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Sage Brustad runs out and high-fives teammates after being introduced as a starter, Oct. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Weronika Wojdyla (L) gives teammates high-fives as the team runs out before their match against Portland, Oct. 3, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs take on Pilots at home Thursday

Cougs take on Pilots at home Thursday

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
October 3, 2024
Katy Ryan points to her teammates after they score a point in a match against USC, Nov. 12, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs beat San Diego for first time in 30 years

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
October 3, 2024
Cougars suffer worst defeat in sweep by Long Beach State

Cougars suffer worst defeat in sweep by Long Beach State

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
September 20, 2024
Emma Barbero smiles toward Argentina Ung after winning a point, Oct. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs improve to 4-1 in five set matches, beat CSUN

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
September 19, 2024
Lana Radakovic, Katy Ryan, Argentina Ung and Iman Isanovic celebrate Pia Timmer after WSU volleyball's big play in round two of the NCAA Tournament vs. Dayton Dec. 2 in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs on the road for penultimate non-conference game

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
September 19, 2024
Iman Isanovic serves the ball against the Oregon Ducks during an NCAA volleyball match, Oct. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU back in win column, takes down UC Davis in five

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
September 14, 2024
WSU and UW play in the regular season finale of the 2023 volleyball season, Nov. 24, in Seattle, Wash.

Individual success fails to parley into team win; Cougars drop volleyball Apple Cup

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
September 13, 2024
WSU and UW play in the regular season finale of the 2023 volleyball season, Nov. 24, in Seattle, Wash.

Volleyball Apple Cup returns Friday in Seattle

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
September 12, 2024
Cougs win third straight overall, second straight over EWU

Cougs win third straight overall, second straight over EWU

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
September 11, 2024
WSU Pia Timmer talks with her teammates during an NCAA volleyball match against Tulsa, Sept. 2, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars win home opener over Eastern Washington, rematch Monday

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
September 9, 2024
Emma Barbero smiles toward Argentina Ung after winning a point, Oct. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

Emma Barbero “happy” about WCC weekly award

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
September 6, 2024
Emma Barbero (left) and Karly Basham (right) laugh as they get ready to play a point vs Utah in an NCAA volleyball match, Oct. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs open Bohler back up to face Eastern Washington

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
September 6, 2024
Village Centre Cinemas in Pullman is set to close its doors in early September, ending a two-decade long stint in the city, Sept. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Village Centre Cinemas in Pullman is set to close its doors in early September, ending a two-decade long stint in the city, Sept. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Village Centre Cinemas in Pullman is set to close its doors in early September, ending a two-decade long stint in the city, Sept. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Village Centre Cinemas in Pullman is set to close its doors in early September, ending a two-decade long stint in the city, Sept. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU volleyballs newest addition Jaden Walz.

Cougs secure first win over Nebraska Omaha

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
September 2, 2024
WSU opposite Katy Ryan spikes the ball during an NCAA volleyball match against UW, Nov. 25, 2022.

Cougs fail to overcome unimpressive start, lose 3-1 to Houston Saturday

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
September 2, 2024
WSU opposite Katy Ryan spikes the ball during an NCAA volleyball match against UW, Nov. 25, 2022.

Cougs drop opener in five-set thriller to Wyoming

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
September 2, 2024
Katy Ryan gets ready for the start of a volleyball match against Utah, Oct. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

Volleyball opens 2024 season in Omaha against Wyoming

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
August 30, 2024
Katy Ryan provided nine kills and five blocks for WSU volleyball in their five-set loss to UCLA Nov. 10 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Five returners, eight new faces on 2024 volleyball team

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
August 22, 2024
Village Centre Cinemas in Pullman is set to close its doors in early September, ending a two-decade long stint in the city, Aug. 20, in Pullman, Wash.

The "Cinemas" sign illuminates following the announced intended closure of the Village Centre Cinema in Pullman, Aug. 20, in Pullman, Wash.

Posters hanging outside Pullman's movie theater showcasing some of the last new movies to show before the theater's closure, Aug. 20, in Pullman, Wash.

Village Centre Cinemas in Pullman is set to close its doors in early September, ending a two-decade long stint in the city, Aug. 20, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] Pullman movie theater to close permanently

August 31, 2024
Two students smile as they look through posters for sale on the first day of class, Aug. 19, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU students walk the mall in between classes on the first day of the fall semester, Aug. 19, in Pullman, Wash.

[Photo] Opportunities to connect, stay active and kick-start the semester

January 9, 2025
WSU students walk the mall in between classes on the first day of the fall semester, Aug. 19, in Pullman, Wash.

A young WSU fan smiles with a ball after getting it from a Coug volleyball player pregame of an NCAA volleyball match, Oct. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

Volleyball focuses on culture ahead of 2024 season

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
August 15, 2024
Gabrielle Bowman wants to help advocate for those in the Palouse community.

[Photo] Letter from the managing editor: Gabrielle Bowman

August 15, 2024
Kedzie's goals include an increased digital outreach in a changing news landscape.

[Photo] A letter from the editor-in-chief: Kedzie Moe

August 15, 2024
Jaylen Wells finds open space and dribbles to it, Feb. 29, in Pullman, Wash

Jaylen Wells and Isaac Jones making strides in Summer League action

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
July 18, 2024
Jaylen Wells rises above the sea of defenders for a mid-range shot, Jan. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

Jaylen Wells drafted; Isaac Jones signs NBA contract

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor
June 29, 2024
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