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The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

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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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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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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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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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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