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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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Butch T. Cougar leading the Cougs in singing "Back Home" by Andy Grammar after the first quarter against Oregon State, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs and Beavs limp into Pac-12 championship

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor • November 21, 2024

Some may have considered a Mountain West conference slate a cakewalk for the two remaining Pac-12 members this season, but that has not been the case. As WSU and Oregon State get set for the only Pac-12...

WSU linebacker Kyle Thornton tackles Fresno State (52) Fresno State tight end Raymond Pauwels Jr. (87) during the 2022 Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl, Dec. 17, in Los Angeles.

Cougs head to Fresno to scrap with Bulldogs

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor • October 9, 2024

A season ago WSU started 4-0, hit the bye week, then went 1-7 down the stretch. This year the Cougs started 4-0 again but fell to now No. 17 Boise State. Following a bye week, the Cougs (4-1) have a chance...

Here's the best path for the Pac-12 to complete its rebuild

Here’s the best path for the Pac-12 to complete its rebuild

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor • October 8, 2024

The Pac-12 has successfully rebuilt itself from two schools to eight, but there is still work to be done. Here is how the Pac-12 can complete its rebuild by adding four more schools that will make the...

Tara Wallack goes up for a rebound with two Gonzaga defenders, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Gonzaga set to join rebuilding Pac-12

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor • October 2, 2024

Gonzaga University is set to join the Pac-12 in 2026, bringing a top-tier basketball program to the rebuilding conference. Gonzaga announced on Oct. 1 that they will be leaving the West Coast Conference...

Redshirt freshman cornerback William Overstreet tries to avoid being tackled by Air Force players on Friday at Chase Field.

Two more off the table; UNLV and Air Force decide to remain with Mountain West

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor • September 25, 2024

After poaching five teams from the Mountain West conference, it appears the movement between the two leagues is over for now. UNLV and Air Force have officially decided to remain with the MWC along with...

Pac-12 future hangs in the balance, UNLV could be the key

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor • September 25, 2024

NCAA conference realignment is leading to a looming legal battle between the Pac-12 and Mountain West, and UNLV could hold the future of both conferences in its pending decision. After securing an agreement...

Eight schools re-affirm commitment to current conferences; Pac-12 adds Utah State

Eight schools re-affirm commitment to current conferences; Pac-12 adds Utah State

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor • September 23, 2024

After the new look six-team Pac-12 conference began to look around the country for new members to complete the rebuild of the conference, Monday presented several shakeups to the leagues plan. The University...

Head Coach Jake Dickert celebrates a 2024 Apple Cup win in Lumen Field in Seattle, WA.

“A Pac-12 Trophy,” Implications of Cougs 2024 Apple Cup win

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor • September 16, 2024

WSU (3-0) defeated its long-time rival, the University of Washington Huskies (2-1), 24-19 Saturday in the 116th edition of the Apple Cup. The win, classified as a neutral site being played at Lumen Field...

Pac-12 adds four new schools, expanding conference to six

Pac-12 adds four new schools, expanding conference to six

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor • September 12, 2024

All is lost – or so some may have thought when the Pac-12 was left with just WSU and Oregon State University following the announced mass annex of the 2023 off-season. But the Pac-12 Conference has...

Evan Charney poses at midfield of Gesa Field for his senior photos, April 14, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU senior traded woods for wheatfields, graduating Saturday through Murrow College

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor • May 1, 2024

Evan Charney grew up surrounded by woods in Wilton, Connecticut, and decided WSU in Pullman would be a good fit for college as it had a similar community atmosphere — just with yellow wheatfields instead...

Pac-12 commisioner prioritizes media deal in her introductory presser

ZACH THUMMEL • March 2, 2024

Teresa Gould introduced herself as the new Pac-12 Commissioner in a video press conference Thursday, alongside WSU President, Kirk Shulz.  Gould said she is actively working on securing media rights...

WSU guard Kyra Gardner and center Bella Murekatete flex in celebration on the sidelines during an NCAA women's basketball game against Arizona, Jan. 21, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Willman: Pac-12 hoops is wide open

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor • January 27, 2024

It is the last season of the Pac-12 and both men’s and women’s hoops are not disappointing. From top to bottom, the Conference is battling. Every game could go either way and upsets have been no uncommon...

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