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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

Students attend the Week of Welcome (WOW) rally at the start of the Fall 2019 semester in Martin Stadium on the campus of Washington State University Pullman, Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

Week of Welcome events, Lentil Festival and more

KEDZIE MOE, Editor-in-chief August 12, 2024

Welcome back and welcome home, Cougs! Whether you’re a first-year student freshly moved into the dorms or a long-time Pullman resident, I hope you enjoy these last few bits of summer. Luckily, with...

Get a head start this semester by making a schedule, meeting your professors and more.

Ask Life: How to take on first week of classes?

SIA CHHEDA, Evergreen reporter January 9, 2024

Dear Life Section, Classes are beginning again! However, the first day and repetitive discussions of the syllabus gave me no incentive to show interest in classes. Is there a way to make the first week...

WSU's Compton Union Building on campus, Pullman, Wash.

Final Week of Welcome events, first day of school fun and more this week

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief August 17, 2023

Welcome back Cougs! I am sure most of us have moved into the dorms or apartments by now and are looking for things to do before classes start. I have just the thing for everybody, both on campus and...

A view from the intersection of Main Street and Grand Avenue, Pullman, Wash., July 5.

Ice cream social, live music and more to see this week

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE and GABRIELLE FELICIANO August 10, 2023

Welcome everyone! As WSU students begin to return for the fall 2023 semester, I have noticed a significant uptick in neighborhood noise during the past week. Summer may finally be winding down, but my...

Tired of setting New Years resolutions and seeing them fall through? Read to find out how to have attainable goals.

Ask Emma: To do New Year’s resolutions or to not?

ANNIE HAGER January 12, 2023

Editor’s Note: Even though Emma Ledbetter has graduated, The Daily Evergreen has decided to continue the Ask Emma segment with a new author in honor of our friend Emma and all the people she has helped. Dear...

The Get Involved Fair is a great opportunity to show some cougar pride and meet new people.

Return to WSU: Get Involved Fair

SHAKIRA GONZALEZ-LUNA, Evergreen reporter January 12, 2023

The Get Involved Fair will be from 4-6 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Compton Union Building senior ballroom on the second floor. There will also be free pizza provided at the fair. Coming back from break and...

Week of Welcome presents first-year fun, student resources

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor August 18, 2022

For students who are looking to meet fellow Cougs within their major or find helpful resources for the fall semester, WSU is offering events throughout Week of Welcome.  Thursday, Aug. 18 From...

Students and their families check-in for move-in weekend at Beasley Coliseum. Beasley, which has 12,000 seats, is this year's venue for Convocation. It is currently operating at 75 percent capacity.

University Convocation set for tomorrow morning

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief August 19, 2021

Incoming freshmen attending WSU’s Convocation ceremony from 10-11 a.m. tomorrow in Beasley Coliseum will learn from sophomore speaker Isabelle Busch that cougars jump 18 feet vertically from a sitting...

Playlist to start the year off right

LANNAN RUIZ August 19, 2021

With school in person again comes many new adventures and experiences to look forward to. These moments at WSU always need a soundtrack! Let’s charge ahead full force, keeping an open mind to find and...

WSU professor comes out of retirement

WSU professor comes out of retirement

VICTORIA GIOMI, Evergreen reporter August 19, 2021

Fresh out of retirement, one WSU professor cannot wait to be back in person and give all students the hands-on learning experiences they have been waiting for.  Nancy Irlbeck, WSU Department of Animal...

Sophomore Jacob Lewis (center) and his parents (left) moving his belongings to his new dorm room in Scott-Coman Hall.

Week of Welcome offers array of events for new, returning students

ALEX MCCOLLUM, Multimedia editor August 16, 2021

Week of Welcome began Saturday, kicking off a variety of in-person and virtual events for new and returning students at the Pullman campus. This year’s Week of Welcome features seven anchor events...

Junior Aaron Fisher works out with a medicine ball at the Student Recreation Center.

UREC offers Week of Welcome clinics, classes to kick off semester

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor August 16, 2021

University Recreation is offering skills clinics, free fitness classes and an open-house style UREC Bash during Week of Welcome to introduce Cougs to different activities available on campus. Many fitness...

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