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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

Pete Carroll celebrates a win over the Cleveland Browns on October 29, 2023. Photo courtesy Seahawks.com

Pete Carroll leaves Seattle: His legacy and the future

Devanee Lopez, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024

It was a staple in many Seahawks fan childhoods to see Pete Carroll on the sidelines of the Seattle Seahawks stadium. Carroll had been with the team since being named head coach on Jan. 11, 2010, until...

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Looking back on the Wildcats nationally-ranked season

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024

The CWU women’s volleyball team finished the season with an overall record of 20-7. This secured their spot at number 22 in the nation following their season ending in a loss to California State University,...

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Redshirt senior catcher Anna Fridell making her voice heard on the field. Courtesy Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media

Wildcats step to the mound

Raya Miron, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2024

The CWU softball team has been training to conquer the Great Northwest Athletic Conference championship title since their last game on April 30, 2023. While they ended last year with an overall season...

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Northwest Sports Management Summit: curiosity answered for CWU students

Lily Goold, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2023

Excitement and interest were generated as the fourth annual Northwest Sports Management Summit kicked off in the newly renovated Nicholson Pavilion on Thursday, Nov. 6. Hosted by the Northwest Center...

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Players embracing the seniors. Photo credit Jacob Thompson

Honoring CWU women’s soccer seniors

Maria Mann, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2023

The seniors’ final game was against Saint Martin’s University (SMU) on the frigid fall evening of Saturday, Nov. 4, at Tomlinson Stadium. The teams were closely matched, with neither side scoring...

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Exterior of The new Nicholson Pavilion Building

A look into the changes at Nicholson Pavilion

Lily Goold, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2023

The Nicholson Pavilion was transformed into an entirely new space, featuring an expanded indoor field, a state-of-the-art weight room and dedicated academic classrooms. This milestone was marked by a ribbon...

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Defensive dominance and punting precision: Wildcats’ success stories

Charis Jones, Sports Editor
October 28, 2023

EMMA DAOUD-HEBERT Emma Daoud-Hebert’s journey to success in the realm of collegiate athletics goes beyond individual accolades. As the latest recipient of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference...

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The CWU Football team won against Texas A&M 30 to 14.

CWU homecoming: where family, alumni, and athletes shine

Lily Goold, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2023

CWU’s Homecoming and Family weekend brought together a vibrant crowd of family, alumni and friends. Visitors gathered to enjoy a day filled with sports including women’s soccer, volleyball...

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A Strikeout ending to Mariners season

Lily Goold, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2023

The Seattle Mariners ended their chance for back to back playoff appearances when losing 6-1 to the Texas Rangers on Oct. 1. Not making it to the postseason had an upcoming of comments and thoughts from...

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Dedication, drive and time management: the lives of CWU student-athletes

Charis Jones, Sports Editor
October 16, 2023

Juliette Williams Background Meet Juliette Williams, a distinguished track & field sprinter majoring in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing Management, along...

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Tanner posing for media day.

Volk’s 7-interception-streak powers CWU football: a team united for success

Lily Goold, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2023

CWU football’s safety Tanner Volk has been awarded his third straight Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week award. Volk is also leading the National Collegiate Athlete’s Association (NCAA)...

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CWU athlete’s perspective on ‘person first, player second’

Anna Fridell and Isaac Hinson
May 31, 2023

  The number on the back of a jersey isn’t the only thing that defines who an athlete is. To be a student-athlete comes with an extra responsibility of balancing multiple identities, according...

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