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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

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The Mike Tyson and Jake Paul Fight Was A Setup For Fans

Cristoph Belford, Columnist
November 21, 2024

I already knew from the very start that the fight was going to be an issue, and my suspicions were right. The fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson that aired on Netflix on Friday, Nov. 15 was one of...

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Correa running. (Photo courtesy Jacob Thompson Sports Media.)

CWU men’s cross country sees major success at West Region Meet

Maggie McBroom, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2024

Fifth year senior Johan Correa and junior Ramon Rodriguez had big time performances in the Division 2 West Region cross country meet this Saturday in Billings, MT. Correa placed 6th and Rodriguez placed...

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Sunny shines as Women’s Basketball gets off to hot start

Sunny shines as Women’s Basketball gets off to hot start

Maggie McBroom, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2024

The Central Washington University Women's Basketball team is off to a hot start with four preseason wins, two of which were 20 plus point blowouts in the CCAA-GNAC crossover. On Nov. 9, CWU Womens Basketball...

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Shaedon Sharpe vs. the Timberwolves. (Photo by Bruce Ely / Courtesy trailblazers.com)

Shaedon Sharpe is Him… so where do the Blazers go from here?

Isaac Hinson, Columnist
November 21, 2024

The last time I wrote about the Portland Trail Blazers for The Observer, it was after the team had started 9-4 in 2022, just over two years ago. I wrote that people shouldn’t be sleeping on the Blazers...

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Eli Williams dribbling up the court.

Preparation for Perfection

Jackson Roberts, Sports Editor
November 14, 2024

Men’s basketball non-conference schedule started with a 85-61 win vs Pacific Lutheran University but the Wildcats had a tough test ahead of them as they hosted the California Collegiate Athletic Association...

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Gavin, Jaxin, and Tina McCallum after a high school game.

Brothers in Arms

Parker Wood, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2024

The Central Washington Wildcat family is a vast and expansive one, shown by the generations who continue to attend the college, in the alumni and the different sports teams. The Wildcat football team has...

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Harris throwing down lob pass from Williams. (Photo courtesy of Alistair Hennessey)

New faces make a statement

Jackson Roberts, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024

The Wildcats took down Pacific Lutheran University 85-61 in a scrimmage with the ‘Cats picking up where they left off last season. It was the first game played since the Wildcats took home the Great...

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Johan Correa posing after his victory. (Photo courtesy of WWU Athletics)

Correa and Rodriguez see major success at GNAC cross country meet

Maggie McBroom, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2024

Fifth year senior Johan Correa and sophomore Ramon Rodriguez came up big at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship cross country meet on Saturday, Oct. 26. When pitted against the...

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Tanner Volk celebrating on the field. (Photo courtesy Nevaeh Capetillo)

A ball hawk among Wildcats

Parker Wood, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2024

Central Washington University has one of the best defenses in the Lone Star Conference (LSC), boasting the second lowest points allowed with 121 points through nine games, in part due to senior defensive...

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'Cats on the sideline. (Photo by Parker Wood)

Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting

Parker Wood, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024

Oct. 26 was a busy day for Wildcats as five different Wildcat teams took on a variety of matchups, including a championship for cross country and a homecoming game for the football team. With only one...

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Livy and Camy's first game together. (Photo courtesy Livy Sander)

Livy and Cami Sander – Senior and Freshman sisters – cheer together

Jackson Roberts, Sports Editor
October 31, 2024

CWU cheer has a new sister duo as senior flier Livy Sander welcomed her little sister freshman back spot Cami Sander to the team. This is the first opportunity the Sander sisters get to cheer beside one...

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Team members cheering on the sideline. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson Sports Media)

Back in Black: Women’s Rugby wins home-opener, season debut 106-0

Parker Wood, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2024

The Wildcats women’s rugby team returns to the field after 168 days. After losing seven of their last nine games, the Wildcats made their debut at home on Oct. 19. With new and returning faces alike,...

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