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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

Ana Eteuni pushing BYU defender away.

Battle in the ‘Burg: Women’s and Men’s rugby leave it all out in Tomilson Stadium

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2025

Women’s rugby faced off against sixth-ranked Lindenwood University in D1A rugby with a final score of 15-41 on Saturday March 8, Men’s rugby hosted Trinity Western, securing the win. The Wildcats put...

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Malia Smith with flowers and gifts from loved ones.

Sayonara Seniors: CWU says goodbye to three tenured Wildcats

Jackson Roberts and Hudson Moore
March 6, 2025

With another regular season in the books, the spotlight shines on the women's basketball seniors as they prepare to make a push for the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) championship before they...

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FAST CATS: Johan Correa Displays High Standards during Indoor Track.

FAST CATS: Johan Correa Displays High Standards during Indoor Track.

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2025

Johan Correa is a fifth-year student at CWU pursuing his Law and Justice degree. Correa is currently one of the stand-out athletes in his event and in the nation, being eighth in the country for the 800-meter...

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Brizee accepting senior award from Associate Head Coach Drew Church.

Capping off Senior Night as GNAC regular-season champs

Jackson Roberts, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 27, 2025

The Wildcats men's basketball team celebrated senior night by taking down Saint Martin's University 87-70 to become the 2024-25 Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) regular-season champions. Senior...

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Capri Sims defending the paint.

CWU sophomore Capri Sims captures second career GNAC honors

Hudson Moore and Parker Wood
February 27, 2025

Sophomore Forward Capri Sims earned the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors on Feb. 10. Sims started her freshman year at CWU in the 2023-2024 season,...

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Jac Tregoning kicking penalty kick

Central Washington University Men’s Rugby Triumphs Over Cal Poly in Snowy Battle

Kailee Heath, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2025

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — The Central Washington University (CWU) men’s rugby team braved the elements and a determined California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) squad to secure a 20-12 victory...

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From Pain to Purpose. From Dreams to Reality: Shaquem Griffin talks about overcoming adversity

Jackson Roberts, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 20, 2025

Former Seattle Seahawk and National Football League (NFL) icon Shaquem Griffin paid a visit to CWU on Feb. 13 to share a message entitled “From Pain to Purpose. From Dreams to Reality”. Students and...

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The 49ers will win the Super Bowl in the next two years

Hunter Rhea, Columnist
February 20, 2025

The San Francisco 49ers have caused me heartache, heartbreak and moral defeat this past season. But I have a strategy that will help the Niners take over the National Football Conference (NFC) and take...

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When there's one, there's two: Drew Klein and E’lexis Hollis take the GNAC by storm.

When there’s one, there’s two: Drew Klein and E’lexis Hollis take the GNAC by storm.

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2025

Drew Klein, a multi event senior on the track and field team at Central, is ranked second in the west, ninth in the country for the heptathlon and 19th in the vault while leading the Great Northwest Athletic...

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Students share thoughts on Super Bowl: Chiefs Kingdom Dethroned

Jackson Roberts, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2025

Super Bowl LIX took place on Feb. 9 in the New Orleans Caesars Superdome where the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. Some students found themselves in the SURC pit for the Super...

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Strong Season Opener Sets Positive Tone for Baseball Team

Strong Season Opener Sets Positive Tone for Baseball Team

Kailee Heath, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2025

The CWU Baseball team’s first weekend of the season started last week as they navigated weather challenges and early-season jitters to put forth a strong performance. In a recent interview. Coach Desi...

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Ben Leid vs Northwest Nazarene University in 2024.

“Leiding” the Charge: Ben Leid named to Division 2 West Region and All American Team

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2025

Ben Leid, the senior outfielder out of Corvallis, Ore. is making the most out of his preseason by being nominated for Pre Season All-American and Pre Season All West Region Team. Leid is no stranger...

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