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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

In Women’s rugby’s first game, they won 43-13 against Brigham Young University.

CWU women’s rugby starts back up with two wins

Jake Tilley, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2021

After a long off-season, the women’s rugby team returned to practices and got to play their first game of the year. The game, which happened on Feb. 27, resulted in a CWU win of 43-13 against Brigham...

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DII Football looks to defy the odds of the pros

Gabriel Strasbaugh, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2021

With just one season left, many senior football players are preparing for a final highlight reel for an opportunity at the professional level. Coming from a Division II university, the chances of making...

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Fitness program Group X adapts this spring quarter with new advancements and plans

Deacon Tuttle, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2021

At the Recreation Center, Group X offers several online instructor-led classes based on strength, cardio and types of yoga. Their goal is to cover every foundational fitness preference for workout veterans...

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Live streaming EHS sports

Live streaming EHS sports

Ondrea Machin, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2021

This year has brought a lot of uncertainty, but one thing is for sure, high school students can play sports again. While there is a limit on how many people can attend sporting events, Ellensburg High...

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Left Justin Hampson #18 Outfielder.
Right Adam Fahsel #7 Outfielder

The baseball team looks to win a championship

Dakaline White, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2021

The baseball team has a group of players who believe they can achieve their goal of winning a championship.  The team’s season was canceled last year. When the group found out, they were on a trip...

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The Yakima Valley Pippins will play new opponents this year, the Kamloops Northpaws and Nanaimo Night Owls.

West Coast League gears up for 2021 season

Derek Harper, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2021

The West Coast League (WCL) is gearing up for the 2021 season with hopes of a regular June start for all of their clubs in the United States and Canada. The WCL is a premier summer collegiate baseball...

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Sports nutrition resources on campus

Sports nutrition resources on campus

Ondrea Machin, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2021

CWU’s athletic program offers student athletes access to nutritional resources that can help them better understand how to fuel their body. Most DII colleges don’t have access to a dietitian for...

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Indoor football kicks-off this spring

Indoor football kicks-off this spring

Derek Harper, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2021

Football isn’t over after the Super Bowl because indoor football starts up in May. Fans have multiple cities around the state where they can go to check out an indoor football game.  The American...

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Xavier Smith (right) drives base line to score a basketball in last Saturday’s game.

Men’s basketball suffers a tough loss against Saint Martin’s University

Dakaline White, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2021

In the first of a two-game stint versus the Saint Martin’s Saints, the men’s basketball team falls 80-73.    Senior Guard CJ Hyder and Senior Forward Marqus Gilson both ended the game with...

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Fast Food Restaurant adapts to COVID-19 in the ‘Burg

Fast Food Restaurant adapts to COVID-19 in the ‘Burg

Gabriel Strasbaugh, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2021

As COVID-19 swept the nation and shut down multiple places of establishment, one thing that stayed strong was the empire that is fast food. CWU students and Ellensburg residents immediately drew toward...

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CWU alumnus Jake Forrester gears up for more minor league baseball this spring

CWU alumnus Jake Forrester gears up for more minor league baseball this spring

Deacon Tuttle, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2021

Minor league baseball is kicking off once again. Jake Forrester is a pitcher who is working to land a spot on a Cleveland Indians farm team once more by continuing to excel in his craft. After his college...

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The history behind Nicholson Pavilion

The history behind Nicholson Pavilion

Ondrea Machin, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2021

Nicholson Pavilion is known for its unique structure and hosting many events from sports to summer camps, but how it got its name is just as interesting as its design. It was built in 1959 and then...

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