What Kind of News and Topics Does The Daily Evergreen Cover?

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The Daily Evergreen is the student-run news outlet of Washington State University, and its coverage centers on four main areas: campus news, WSU athletics, the surrounding Pullman community, and editorials from its editorial board. If you are looking for student-life reporting, Cougar sports results, or local Pullman events, this is the publication that carries them.

Campus News

Campus coverage focuses on the institutions and services that shape student life at WSU. Recent examples from the site include:

  • Enrollment trends — reporting that WSU Pullman enrollment dropped nearly 4%.
  • Student services — news that students would receive free Google Gemini access.
  • Residence halls and safety — coverage of a reported increase in rapes in residence halls, plus a "Take Back the Night" rally addressing campus sexual assault and domestic violence.
  • University partnerships — reporting on WSU Athletics partnering with an AI company and the resulting backlash.

This section is where administrative decisions, student resources, and campus controversies get reported.

Sports

Athletics is a major pillar, with dedicated coverage of WSU teams:

  • Football — including quarterback changes, play-calling shifts, and game results such as a narrow loss to Utah State.
  • Volleyball — match recaps, including a four-set victory over Texas State and losing streaks.

Sports stories are typically filed by staff reporters and the sports editor, and they track both roster decisions and game outcomes.

Community and Local Pullman

Beyond campus, the outlet covers the town and region around Pullman:

  • Local events such as Neill Public Library's October programming and a WSU Vet Med Sheep Festival in nearby Moscow.
  • Civic and economic items, like an 8% sales tax revenue drop in Pullman following the end of construction.
  • Seasonal and lifestyle pieces, including weather forecasts and tailgating culture.

Editorials and Opinion

The editorial board publishes opinion pieces under its own byline. A notable example is an editorial stating that The Daily Evergreen strongly opposes WSU's use of AI. These pieces are clearly separated from reported news and represent the board's position rather than neutral reporting.

How to Use This

If you want campus policy and student-life news, start with the campus section. For game results and team changes, go to sports. For town events and local issues, check community coverage. For the outlet's own stance on an issue, look for editorials, which are labeled as such and credited to the editorial board.