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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Daniel Matagi lined up on defense. (Photo courtesy Nevaeh Capetillo)

Wildcats win big

Isaac Hinson and Maggie McBroom
October 25, 2024

The Wildcats spoiled Texas A&M University Kingsville’s (TAMUK) homecoming celebration this past Saturday, beating the Javelinas on their home field 31-0, their second shutout win of the season. Following...

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Janie Kluempers on the field. (Photo courtesy Jacob Thompson Sports Media)

CWU sports through the eyes of Athletic Trainer Janie Kluempers

Maggie McBroom, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2024

While going into her second year of athletic training at CWU, men’s rugby and women’s soccer Athletic Trainer Janie Kluempers shares the ins and outs of the duties of an athletic trainer. Including...

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Marianna Payne (Photo courtesy Jacob Thompson sports media)

Wildcats surge ahead

Parker Wood, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2024

The Wildcats volleyball team have started the season with seven straight conference wins, continuing an eight conference game winning streak they ended last season with before falling in the NCAA West...

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Jordan Bartlow kicking ball. (Photo courtesy Andy Guerrero Sports Media)

660 days later… Jordan Bartlow Returns

Parker Wood, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2024

After two surgeries and being told to hang up her cleats, Jordan Bartlow is back on the field for CWU after 660 days. Bartlow suffered a back injury early in 2023 but recently got cleared by doctors...

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Tyler Flanagan after scoring a touchdown.

The Cats are Back in Town

Jackson Roberts, Sports Editor
October 3, 2024

CWU students and alumni packed the stands of Tomlinson Stadium for the first home game of the young 2024 football season. The Wildcats defeated Western New Mexico University (WNMU) in a one sided 36-0...

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Student-athletes recognized at Wellys

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2024

The Welly’s award ceremony was hosted on May 20 at CWU to recognize student-athletes for the work they have put into their respective sports. Twenty awards were handed out and every athlete dressed up...

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Former atheltics department photographer Jacob Thompson. 
(Photo by Erin Becker)

Onto new horizons

Charis Jones and Isaac Hinson
May 23, 2024

CWU athletics recently bid farewell to a key member of their team, Jacob Thompson, who oversaw athletics photography and was a digital media graduate assistant (GA) as part of the athletic administration...

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Austin Ohland after mound visit. 
(Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Medis)

First-team all wildcats

Jackson Roberts and Devanee Lopez
May 23, 2024

The CWU baseball season did not end the way the Wildcats wanted it to but their efforts throughout the season did not go unnoticed. Numerous players were recognized with awards for their outstanding play...

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New Faces Same Goals

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2024

Following a 2023-2024 season where the men’s basketball team won the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament, CWU will lose many key contributors due to graduation. The Wildcat’s future...

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Drew Klein flies into first place in decathlon during GNAC Multi-Event Championship Tournament.
(Photo coutresy of Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

Double the action

Cristopher Comp and Charis Jones
May 16, 2024

GNAC Outdoor Multi-Event Championship Tournament On Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30 the Wildcat track & field team competed at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Outdoor Multi-events...

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Athletic Hall of Fame inductees left to right: Jim Gaudion, Shaina Afoa, Katie Gaudion, Johnny Spevak and Greg Olson. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

A Legacy of Excellence

Charis Jones, Sports Editor
May 9, 2024

After nearly two years of construction, the annual Wildcat Gala & Athletic Hall of Fame found its home back in the Nicholson Arena for the induction of the 41st Hall of Fame class on Saturday, May...

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Ashlee Laver Celebrating.
(Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

CWU softball season comes to an end

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2024

Despite a rough start to the season, the Wildcats were able to make a push for the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship Tournament that commenced on Thursday, May 2. The CWU softball...

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