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Cougar volleyball wraps up non-conference matches against Long Beach State
WSU volleyball is back at home to face Long Beach State (6-2, 0-0 Big West) Thursday and Friday. It will be the first time since Aug. 30 that the Cougs have played in Bohler Gym. Last time on the court: The Cougs went 1-2 last weekend, losing to Lipscomb (5-2, 0-0 ASUN) and…

Pullman Vintage Market gives old Coug gear new life
A 30-year-old sweater may seem worthless to most, but in the Cougar community, the pieces found at the Pullman Vintage Market can carry memories that are priceless. Pullman Vintage Market founder Tyler Eugenio started the market in 2023 while studying architecture at WSU, but his…

All WSU students granted free tickets to opening day at Martin Stadium
All WSU students will be granted free admission regardless of a sports pass at this week’s home opener against Duquesne. For the first time in program history, WSU Athletics is breaking down this barrier to Cougar football. When they say all WSU students, they mean all WSU…

WSU soccer welcomes the Redhawks to the Palouse
The Cougars (2-3-3) are back in Pullman to face the Seattle University Redhawks (5-2-2). Offensive find some success Last time the Cougs played they found the back of the net. Reagan Brisendine was the goal scorer. Being able to strike the ball just out of reach of the…

Tony Freeman out for season with an ACL injury
After missing the Kansas State game, Tony Freeman is officially out for the season. The senior wide recevier sustained an ACL injury in the opening drive of the Apple Cup to start the season. Last week head coach Kirby Moore listed Freeman as out against the Wildcats. “Still…

Evergreen Gallery : Pullman Defeats Moscow in Battle of the Border

Student worker union members criticize WSU admin at rally
Members of WSU’s student worker union took to the Terrell Mall Wednesday to demand better wages for their members. The student union, UAW 4591, hosted the rally because they are negotiating their contract and want to show WSU they are standing strong and together. As of now, the…
Evergreen Weekly Crossword: Vol. 133, No. 5

Ray’s Ranks week two: The Bills climb the ladder
This week gave us a lot of insight to which teams are true contenders this season, and which ones not so much. With that being said let’s take a look at where each team ranks heading into week two. F Tier: Is the Season Over Yet? 32. Cleveland Browns (0-1) -1 31. Tennessee Titans…

Eliana Ti’a out indefinitely with knee injury
Eliana Ti’a is out indefinitely with a knee injury, according to head coach Korey Schroeder. There is no timeline for her return. “Tough for us right now,” he said Tuesday in his weekly press conference. “I think [we’re] living in a bit of an unknown.” The outside hitter injured…

Pro Cougs NFL: Ward struggles as Henley balls out
The 2026 NFL season opened with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots. The game also featured another Coug-on-Coug matchup, with Abraham Lucas and Kyle Williams playing against each other once again. Cam Ward (Titans) – It was not the ideal start for the…

WSU proposes new emergency policy to protect leadership
If WSU President Besty Cantwell becomes incapacitated or falls ill, a series of WSU leaders have a succession path to follow, according to a new emergency policy expected to be voted on by the Board of Regents Friday. The policy outlines the series of positions that would take up…