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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

Wildcats deliver homecoming win, secure fourth straight GNAC championship

Wildcats deliver homecoming win, secure fourth straight GNAC championship

Andrew Prouse, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2021

The Wildcats closed out homecoming week with a 53-21 win over Western Oregon University (WOU) Wolves. With the win, CWU secured their fourth straight Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) football...

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Logo courtesy of WSU

WSU football head coach fired

Jared Galanti, Sports Editor
October 21, 2021

Washington State University (WSU) football coach Nick Rolovich along with four assistants were fired Tuesday after refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This was Rolovich's second season as head coach.  WSU...

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CWU men’s and women’s basketball schedules released

CWU men’s and women’s basketball schedules released

Jamie Bass, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2021

Both the men’s and women’s basketball schedule is finally released signaling the approach to the newest season.  The season starts out with men’s basketball. The first game is a home game located...

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CWU Women's rugby fight hard, lose their first game

CWU Women’s rugby fight hard, lose their first game

Leah Shepherd, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2021

The CWU women’s rugby team played their first game of the year last Saturday, falling to BYU 20-17.  Going into the game against BYU senior Lauren Odette said the team enjoys playing against them...

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Eighth annual Wildcat Alumni Challenge begins raising funds for CWU athletics

Eighth annual Wildcat Alumni Challenge begins raising funds for CWU athletics

Andrew Prouse, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2021

The eighth annual Wildcat Alumni Challenge fundraiser has begun. This event provides funding for CWU athletics, and helps build philanthropic skills for student athletes. The Wildcat Alumni Challenge...

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Wildcats sweep the visiting Wolves

Wildcats sweep the visiting Wolves

Isaiah Salevao, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2021

CWU volleyball welcomed the visiting Western Oregon Wolves Thursday and quickly worked towards a 3-0 match victory. This improved their record to 7-0 at home this year and 9-5 overall for the season.  Freshmen...

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Freshman Hannah Stries #13 huddles with Sophmore Ashley Kaufman #19

Women’s Volleyball loses to two Alaska teams

Leah Shepherd, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2021

Over the weekend CWU women's volleyball went to Alaska and lost two games, one  against Alaska Fairbanks University three sets to one and one against Alaska Anchorage University three sets to two.   Head...

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Intramural sports regains in-person activities

Intramural sports regains in-person activities

Andrew Prouse, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2021

The Recreation Center has revived its in-person intramural sports component, but it might look a bit different than it did before 2020. Intramural sports are where members of the CWU community, such...

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Recreation Center making a comeback

Jamie Bass, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2021

COVID-19 restrictions are lifting and the need for limiting capacity and accommodations is becoming more lenient. Changes at the Recreation Center are following this trend. However, precautions are still...

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Courtesy of CWU Athletics | Bella Brown tunnels Wolves defensive player

Wildcats lose to the visiting Wolves

Isaiah Salevao, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2021

CWU women’s soccer team experienced their eighth loss in an 0-3 game against the visiting Western Oregon University (WOU) Wolves Thursday.  The Wolves were the first to put a score on the board in...

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CWU cross country shows promise at Charles Bowles

Isaiah Selevao, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2021

The CWU cross country team is full steam ahead after running in the 46th Charles Bowles Invitational. The men’s team finished in seventh place and the women’s team finished in 13th.  Senior Trevor...

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Row 1(back row standing) from left to right: Ryan Moe, Gabe Perry, Garrett Baisa, Clarke Catledge, Niko Eria, Spencer Mott, Thor Bechtold, Hunter Rhea, Mason Williams, Sheldon Dudoit, Zane Perleberg.

Row 2(Front row squatting) from left to right: Shayden Hoopai, Dustin Bishop, Daniel Adams, Zachery Kolokithas,  Angel Rivera-Velez, Isaiah Casem (Coach), Alwin Alik

Sports clubs are back

Leah Shepherd, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2021

After over a year of closures, club sports within CWU are back. Most of the clubs will be back to “normal” with the exception of a few details.  Men’s club volleyball coach Isaiah Casem said...

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