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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

Emy Ntekpere smiling during the GNAC Outdoor Championship.

Emy Ntekpere jumps into the record books

Parker Wood, Sports Editor
June 5, 2025

Emy Ntekpere is finishing her second year at Central and has already written her name not only in Central Washington University’s Track and Field record book but also in the Great Northwest Athletic...

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CWU women's basketball at Welly Awards. (Photo courtesy of Rylee Leishman)

Welly Winners: CWU Athletics annual Welly Awards

Jackson Roberts, Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 5, 2025

CWU’s annual Welly Awards were held this past week where 20 athletes were recognized for their work this past season. The student-athletes dressed up for the formal awards ceremony that took place out...

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“Están separando una familia.” Los atletas llaman a la decisión de eliminar el rugby de CWU “devastadora” mientras empieza el empuje hacia la transferencia de los atletas.

“Están separando una familia.” Los atletas llaman a la decisión de eliminar el rugby de CWU “devastadora” mientras empieza el empuje hacia la transferencia de los atletas.

Jackson Roberts, Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 2, 2025

El Observer intentó ponerse en contacto con el Director Atlético Dennis Francois para obtener comentarios por medio de una llamada telefónica y por correo electrónico desde algunos días pero no recibió...

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Photo Courtesy of CWU Athletics

Dennis Francois, el director atlético analiza la controvertida decisión de deshacerse del rugby universitario.

Jackson Roberts, Coeditor jefe
June 2, 2025

El director atlético platicó con el Observer para discutir sobre ambos equipos de rugby, el de los hombres y el de las mujeres, que perdieron el patrocinio universitario. Los dos programas han tenido...

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Emy Ntekpere on the podium.

Wildcat wins two National Championships: NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field Championship results

Parker Wood, Sports Editor
May 29, 2025

On Tuesday, May 13, the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II (NCAA DII) announced the qualifiers for the 2025 Track and Field Outdoor Championships in Pueblo, Colo.. Among them, seven Wildcats...

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Emy Ntekpere and E'lexis Hollis showing off their Athlete of the Meet awards

CWU Track and Field athletes take home gold at GNAC championship

Parker Wood, Lead Reporter
May 22, 2025

On May 9 and 10, the Central Washington University Track and Field team met with many other schools at Civic Stadium in Bellingham, Wash. to compete in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Track...

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Wincmachine 2021-2022 frisbee.

The CWU Windmachine: Ultimate Frisbee forms a community

Jackson Roberts, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 22, 2025

Club sports at CWU provide students an opportunity to meet other students, get physical activity and bond with friends. The clubs are student led and promote building a community. With over 15 sports clubs...

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Brandham Ponce trotting the bases after a home run.

“I love this school so much, I will always bleed crimson:” CWU Baseball seniors reflect on their Wildcat careers

Jackson Roberts, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2025

Following the Wildcats’ loss in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) tournament, the Wildcat seniors reflect on their tenures at CWU. Through the transfer portal, many seniors found themselves...

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Oscar Treacy celebrating senior day.

Best in the country: Oscar Treacy’s special season

Jackson Roberts, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2025

The 2025 Rudy Scholz Collegiate Athlete of the Year Award was awarded to CWU rugby’s Oscar Treacy. The 6-foot-3-inch, 205 pound senior wing out of Melbourne, Australia caps off an incredible run of talent...

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Photo Courtesy of CWU Athletics

Athletic Director Dennis Francois discusses the controversial decision to cut Varsity Rugby

Jackson Roberts, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2025

Athletic Director Dennis Francois sat down with The Observer to discuss both men’s and women’s Rugby losing varsity sponsorship. The two programs have seen much success over their ten year spans, with...

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Photo courtesy of Navaeh Capetillo

From Ellensburg to the NFL: Tanner Volk signs to Seahawks rookie minicamp

Jackson Roberts, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 1, 2025

Following the hard work senior safety Tanner Volk put into being drafted at the NFL level, he did not hear his name announced in the NFL draft. He did, however, receive an invite to the Seattle Seahawks’...

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Wildcats Takeover: Mariners host CWU Night at T-Mobile Park

Parker Wood, Lead Reporter
May 1, 2025

The annual CWU night hosted by the Seattle Mariners was electric, with the Mariners slamming the Marlins in a 14-0 wipeout. The Wildcat experience started before the first pitch was thrown, with both students...

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