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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

Alby O'Shannessey (tackling player) has a similar, yet different day than regular students.

Day in the life of a rugby student-athlete

Leah Shepherd, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2021

Have you ever wondered what being a D-1 athlete, full time fourth year student with a job can be like? Senior loose forward Albert (Alby) O’Shannessey, a rugby player for CWU, was able to go through...

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CWU football make playoffs

Jared Galanti, Sports Editor
November 15, 2021

There will be playoff football this season for the CWU football team for the first time since 2017. Last Sunday, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the final division two rankings...

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Courtesy of CWU Athletics | Nathan Blauman #23 is trying to make the CWU football team during January tryouts.

CWU football looking to utilize January try-outs to fill roster

Evan Couch, Contributor
November 11, 2021

With lower numbers than usual, the football program is looking to find players through their January try-outs.  The try-out process is often confused with the term “walk-on.” What you may think...

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Courtesy of CWU Men's Soccer Club

Athletic Training makes an impact on student athletes

Andrew Prouse, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2021

Athletic training is a big part of a student athlete's routine. Athletic trainers help student athletes avoid injuries, and help them balance the demands of being both a student and athlete. Assistant...

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Clarification on women’s sports in CWU lacking staff members

Clarification on women’s sports in CWU lacking staff members

Jared Galanti, Sports Editor
November 11, 2021

The Observer story from the Oct. 28 issue titled “Women’s sports in CWU are lacking staff members” has been removed from our website due to inaccuracies in reporting and the story's inappropriate...

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CWU football continues their five game win streak

CWU football continues their five game win streak

Leah Shepherd, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2021

Over the weekend, CWU headed down Western New Mexico University (WNMU) to repeat their efforts after their 92-0 win against Lincoln University. Multiple CWU football players had new career highs during...

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Courtesy of CWU Athletics

Wildcats thump Lincoln, break multiple school and conference records

Jared Galanti, Sports Editor
November 4, 2021

The CWU football team came to play last Saturday, Oct. 30 blowing out Lincoln University 92-0. Multiple school and Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) records were broken along the way.  According...

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CWU basketball welcomes Gary Payton back to PNW with beating

CWU basketball welcomes Gary Payton back to PNW with beating

Jared Galanti, Sports Editor
November 4, 2021

The CWU men’s basketball team hosted Lincoln University Friday Oct. 29 for their first exhibition game of the season. However, this was no ordinary exhibition game as Lincoln’s head coach is none other...

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Sidney Schmidt Number 10

Athletes choose against college athletics

Jamie Bass, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2021

Many high school athletes make the decision to not continue playing sports in college. There can be many reasons behind choosing to end an athletic career, and there are many students at CWU who have made...

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Courtesy of CWU Facebook

CWU sports are a key community event on campus

Andrew Prouse, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2021

A CWU sporting event is a regular part of the CWU community. At CWU sporting events you can find hardcore sports fans, but you will also find people who go to games to socialize. The combination of these...

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Donte Hamilton in high school football at KAMIAK HS

Donte Hamilton: Continuing the legacy of #44

Leah Shepherd, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2021

Being #44 is a tradition given to a defensive player who represents the football team well and carries the core values of the team.  Graduate student Donte Hamilton was chosen as #44 for many reasons,...

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CWU XC competes at GNAC Championship

CWU XC competes at GNAC Championship

Isaiah Salevao, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2021

The CWU cross country team competed this past weekend at the 2021 Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship in Lacey, Washington. The men’s team took home sixth place overall while the...

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