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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

Opinion: What is a sack in today’s NFL?

Will Ortner, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018

As we enter the fourth week of the NFL season, one thing is clear: the league has gone soft. It seems that every time a quarterback gets tackled, a flag gets thrown. Players and fans alike have voiced...

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CWU welcomed West Texas A&M University for the grand reopening of Tomlinson Stadium. The Buffalos defeated the Wildcats 28-26, CWUs second loss of the season.

Stadium renovations bring buzz to Tomlinson

Bryce Weedman, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018

On Saturday Sept. 29, CWU unveiled the newly renovated Tomlinson Stadium, a project worth $4.5 million that had been in the works since June. The Wildcats lost to West Texas A&M 28 – 26 in a nail...

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Seahawks review after getting healthy against the Cowboys

Matt Escamilla, Scene Editor
September 28, 2018

After the first three games two of which were on the road-- and an upcoming game against the awful Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, it’s a good time to evaluate and continue to have a high standard for the...

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CWU strives to increase concussion safety for athletes

Hanson Lee, Sports Editor
September 28, 2018

CWU wide receiver Landon Jones is set to receive the punt from the Texas A&M Commerce Lions. It’s a line drive and Jones gets ready to make a return upfield. With stadium lights illuminating the...

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CWU football preps for home-opener under the lights

Hanson Lee, Sports Editor
September 27, 2018

School is in session and Wildcat Football is already well underway for the 2018 calendar year. The Wildcats are 3-1 on the season thus far and remain undefeated within the GNAC, with their only loss coming...

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Soccer sets their sights on the Wolves

Miles King, Editor-In-Chief
September 27, 2018

The CWU women’s soccer team will take on Western Oregon University (WOU) Thursday, Sept. 27 at home. The Wildcats are coming off a 0-2 loss to Seattle Pacific University (SPU) on Saturday. CWU sophomore...

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Disc golf on the rise in Ellensburg

Rachel Greve, Staff Reporter
August 1, 2018

There is a growing sport making its path through Ellensburg, that sport is disc golf. Disc golf is a sport where the goal is to get your frisbee (disc) into the basket in as few as shots as possible,...

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Larabee makes a career coaching softball

Rachel Greve, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

With three seasons, three GNAC titles, 17 records and one appearance in the NCAA Division II West Super Regional tournament under his belt, Mike Larabee has made a name for himself during his time as the...

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Boston cements a legacy at CWU

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

The GNAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 11-12 was considered by CWU Track and Field head coach Kevin Adkisson to be a good chance to “get your bragging rights” as a team. CWU Track...

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Eric Scamser climbs to the top of the Alpine Tower. He aims to climb as often as he can before graduation.

Challenge course celebrates 10 years

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

The CWU Challenge Course came to fruition in 2008, and is now celebrating 10 years of being a part of the CWU community. Challenge Course team leader Ann Baker said they still haven’t made any announcements...

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Robinson Cano No longer a 1st ballot hall-of-famer

Gunnar Hinds, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

Robinson Cano has tarnished his hall of fame career with his recent PED (performance-enhancing drug) testing. The Mariners second baseman tested positive for PEDs last week. “Recently I learned that...

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Camping in the Ellensburg area

Gunnar Hinds, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

Families and college students alike love camping when the weather gets warmer. Whether you’re “glamping” in an RV or roughing it in a tent, the greater Ellensburg area has plenty of camping spots...

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