By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

During western ride nights, the team will ride horses on the rail then line up at the end of the arena to do loops. Here is just a small group of the team watching a demonstration of the coming pattern.

CWU equestrian gives club sports a new name

Tianbai Dun, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2019

The Equestrian club is a group on campus which was established in 2006 by a group of dedicated horse lovers who wanted to bring the world of competitive riding to CWU. They compete through the Intercollegiate...

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Guard Gamaun Boykin (JR) has averaged 14.1 points per game so far this season. Boykins best point game this season was at California State University Monterey Bay with a total of 23.

Boykin makes his mark as a Wildcat

Dez Rodriguez, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2019

When Gamaun Boykin, junior guard for the CWU men’s basketball team, was narrowing in on his fourth high school 5A state title, he had no idea what kind of detriment a loss would put on him. A senior...

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Adjust your altitude and take it to the slopes

Adjust your altitude and take it to the slopes

Bryce Weedman, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2019

Picture being on a mountain full of snow in the middle of winter. It’s freezing out, the trees surround you and you sit at about 4,000 feet of elevation. You can see your breath, and beautiful white...

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Wildcats 16 point lead not enough to hold off NNU, fall 93-96

Wildcats’ 16 point lead not enough to hold off NNU, fall 93-96

Dez Rodriguez, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2019

The CWU Men's basketball team fell just short of upsetting Northwest Nazarene University, losing a tense contest 93-96 at Nicholson Pavilion Tuesday night. Jeryn Lucas was named player of the game,...

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Alex Mackenzie passes off the ball downfield to his teammate.

CWU Athletics: Winter athlete spotlight

Dez Rodriguez, Assistant Sports Editor
January 24, 2019

Jonnae Richardson, Denver, Colorado. Women's basketball Down by one, season on the line, running up the court while coach yells the decisive play. The ball is passed through the air as you make a cut...

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Fines, too many rules and too many fouls are making the NBA soft

Fines, too many rules and too many fouls are making the NBA soft

Scott Wilson, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019

If you watch basketball, specifically the NBA, you know how exciting it can be to witness history every night. Teams like the Warriors are breaking 3-point records seamlessly, and the king himself, LeBron...

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Taylor Shaw, a senior on the womens basketball team, is a fighting force and a major part of the team.

Shaw continues to shine for the Wildcats

Bryce Weedman, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019

If you don’t know who Taylor Shaw is, then get to know the name. Shaw is the shooting guard for CWU’s women’s basketball team and she is having a stand out year for the Lady Wildcats. Shaw, a 5-foot-8...

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Opinion: Seahawks will need to make some changes

Opinion: Seahawks will need to make some changes

Ben Wheeler, Online Editor
January 23, 2019

After surprise playoff appearance, Seahawks’ offseason looms large The Seattle Seahawks were able to the flip the script on a season that looked lost early on and qualify for 2018-2019 NFL playoffs....

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Rugby hits the pitch hard in preparation for WSU

Rugby hits the pitch hard in preparation for WSU

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019

Coming up this Friday, the CWU men’s rugby team will be hosting a matchup with Washington State University (WSU). Men’s rugby center Jack Wendling explained why he isn’t intimidated at all by...

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Snowshoeing can be a great opportunity for students to explore the mountains and trails scattered throughout the Washington area. The OPRs trip to Hex Mountain will be an opportunity for students to get out and enjoy the snow.

Snowshoe adventures await for students

Tianbai Dun, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019

CWU’s Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals (OPR) will hold a new snowshoe activity on Jan. 27. Students and anybody interested can climb to the top of Hex Mountain via the Southwest Ridge with astounding views...

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The CWU Mens basketball game vs WWU was a hard fought battle throughout the entire game.

Men’s basketball buckles down for homestand

Dez Rodriguez, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2019

The CWU men’s basketball team currently sits with a 9-7 record, good enough for eighth place in the GNAC standings. But with 12 games still left to play within the conference, a rise is within reach....

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Kassidy Malcolm (SO) passes the ball to teammates during the game on Saturday afternoon.

Wildcats gear up for first meeting with the Clan

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019

Correction 1/18/19: This story originally stated the game was taking place this week and on this Thursday. Both instances have been changed to Jan. 24. The CWU women’s basketball team is hoping they...

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