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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

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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CWU looks to add multiple cameras to help improve streaming experiences for sports

Jake Tilley, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2021

With the announcement of the return to spring sports, the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) also announced its decision to not allow spectators at spring sporting events. According to Associate...

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Men’s basketball returns to action

Men’s basketball returns to action

Mitchell Roland, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2021

While its excitement in the first two games didn’t match the results in the box score, the CWU men’s basketball team was just relieved to be back out on the court this weekend. Over the past year,...

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GNAC announces plans to play spring sports, hold championships

Mitchell Roland, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2021

The Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) announced on Feb. 18 that the conference plans to hold several conference seasons in the spring, culminating with conference championships throughout May. In...

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CWU’s pool opens for the first time in nearly a calendar year

Gabriel Strasbaugh, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2021

If the snow and ice was not enough water for the students of CWU, the pool has reopened for the first time since COVID-19 hit the university last March. Located in the Aquatics Center at 1699, 1601 N Walnut...

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College club hockey abundant in Northwest

College club hockey abundant in Northwest

Derek Harper, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2021

College club hockey is abundant in the Northwest and is more popular and competitive than one might think. CWU used to have a club team up until a few years ago, but there are still places to go out and...

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Courtesy of CWU Athletics

GNAC announces plans to play spring seasons, championships

Mitchell Roland, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2021

The Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) announced that the conference plans to hold several conference seasons in the spring, culminating with conference championships throughout May. In a Feb....

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