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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

Britney Mitsules posing for a headshot.

‘I started college and right away, I didn’t have my mom’

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 7, 2024

Coming to college from the West Side, Britney Mitsules, senior marketing and management information systems double major, hoped she would have time to adjust to her new surroundings and figure out exactly...

Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils drinking ban does not have a set date to end

Interfraternity and Panhellenic Council initiate drinking ban

GABRIELLE BOWMAN, Managing editor March 6, 2024

The Interfraternity and Panhellenic Council created an executive order creating a soft drinking ban starting Tuesday morning.   Both councils have observed an increase in medical transports and calls...

Theta Chi loss of recognition means they can no longer participate in Greek life activities

Theta Chi fraternity no longer recognized by WSU

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor February 4, 2024

As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Theta Chi is no longer recognized by the university as an official fraternity. By losing this recognition, Theta Chi can no longer participate in Greek life activities. The fraternity...

Greeks Take Action is a way for the community to come together and help support one another.

Greeks Take Action starts up again this year

GABRIELLE BOWMAN, Managing editor February 27, 2023

The Greeks Take Action Committee is starting up again this semester to help promote awareness about topics such as sexual assault and domestic violence to the WSU Greek community.  Originally, the...

Streit/Perham residence hall on Jan. 24, 2023

WSU Greek Life member found dead in dorm

MIKAYLA FINNERTY and TIMOTHY FAIRBANKS-CLOUSER January 24, 2023

UPDATE: 1/25/2023; 3:50 p.m. The Evergreen is aware a petition was made, but at this time there is no evidence to confirm the information included.  Please be mindful of rumors and hearsay in...

'These are the women that are going to lead us in the future'

‘These are the women that are going to lead us in the future’

CHLOE EKSTROM, Evergreen reporter December 8, 2022

Panhellenic leadership has high hopes for these new Panhellenic officers. “The new officers are ready to work, they are so excited and so full of ideas. I have every bit of confidence that this council...

Some sororities, like Alpha Omicron Pi, keep drug tests on hand for sorority members.

Drugged drinks take toll on students this fall

FRANKIE BEER and LIAM CONNORS December 1, 2022

Editor's note: some sources wish to remain anonymous or be referred to by their first name for the sake of privacy.  A freshman psychology major and sorority member was walking with her friends Sept....

Sam Martinez died Nov. 12, 2019, after participating in a "Big-Little reveal night" with members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Anniversary of Sam Martinez’s death approaches

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor November 11, 2022

Saturday marks the anniversary of Sam Martinez's death. Three years ago, the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity threw a “family drink night,” in which older members brought pledges large quantities of alcohol,...

Alex and Sara Hill with their two daughters at a WSU football game.

WSU Love Story: A cautious walk led to love of her life

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief November 1, 2022

When WSU alumni Alex and Sara Hill met, she declined his offer to walk her home because she didn’t know him, but the next week, she decided to give him a chance.  The two were both in Greek life,...

Lauren and Alec Deichman with their one-year-old at a pumpkin patch.

WSU Love Story: Second Chances

ANNA MICHALSON, Evergreen reporter October 25, 2022

Lauren and Alec Deichman attended WSU from 2011-2016, where the two studied nursing and finance. They took a chance on each other and made it work, even when their engagement almost did not happen.  Lauren...

Susan and Craig Recob loved WSU so much, they tied the knot at the Compton Union Building in June 1998.

WSU Love Story: Cougar Connections

ANNA MICHALSON, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2022

Susan and Craig Recob met at WSU during their time attending between 1988-1993, where she studied elementary education and psychology and Craig studied accounting and finance.  Susan said she and Craig...

Josie Goodrich and Keeper look towards first college rodeo of the 2022 season after a good college season this past spring

Cougar Cowgirl: A short break before junior season

JOSIE GOODRICH, Reporter/Copy Editor October 5, 2022

I took a little break from the rodeo world to spend some time in Pullman, which turned into me picking up a new hobby - chariot racing. I found out Saturday during halftime of the Homecoming football...

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