The Observer

Staying fit during the offseason

Simon Lafita, Sports Writer
April 28, 2021

The off-season presents the opportunity for student-athletes to relax. As tempting as it is, becoming a couch potato and avoiding workouts will result in losing the fitness you’ve built up. Remaining...

Transfer leaves the starting running-back position up for grabs

Gabriel Strasbaugh, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2021

With Michael Roots entering the transfer portal, the starting position at tailback is now on the table. A trio of running-backs are all vying for their bid at the job. Senior Rey Green, who works for the...

Following the Olympic Road

Noah Wright, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2021

The Olympic stage is where a nation's best athletes compete for the world to see. For those fortunate enough to play on this stage, their world changes. One person that has started down this path...

CWU Cheer holds virtual tryouts

Kenia Reynosa, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2021

CWU’s cheer and stunt team is looking for cheerleaders for the upcoming 2021-22 season. After getting approved for the fall, the team can finally make a comeback after an unpredictable year. Anyone...

Baseball games canceled due to positive COVID-19 test

Jared Galanti, Senior Reporter
April 28, 2021

The baseball team was scheduled to play four games this past weekend against Western Oregon University, but a positive COVID-19 test caused those plans to change.. The next four games scheduled for...

Tennis club to host club tournament for members

Jared Galanti, Senior Reporter
April 22, 2021

With COVID-19 the CWU tennis club has gone through some changes this year. Gone are the trips to other schools to compete in tournaments, and in their place are practices on CWU tennis courts to sharpen...

Women’s rugby to face Life University at home tomorrow

Isaiah Salevao, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2021

Women’s rugby is coming off a win against Life University, the same team they will be facing in tomorrow’s upcoming match. The lady wildcats are looking to win against Life University again...

NFL owners vote to expand number selections for skill positions for the upcoming 2021 season

Gabriel Strasbaugh, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2021

The NFL owners’ meetings for the 2021 season are in full swing. Many new rule proposals and changes are on tap for the league to vote on. One rule that has players taking their voices to social media...

CWU looks to rebound and take accountability after a rough first outing since 2019

Gabriel Strasbaugh, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2021

The Wildcat football team began their 2021 campaign with a 59-3 loss on the road against Montana. Changes to the roster forced back-ups into starting roles without much warning. Two-time All-American running...

Wildcats on the Move walking challenge to continue as COVID-19 restrictions lift

Mariana Gonzalez, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2021

As COVID-19 restrictions ease and more of the U.S. population becomes vaccinated, the Wildcats on the Move walking challenge offers staff and students a safe way to get some steps in as the U.S. slowly...

COVID-19 brings another opponent for athletes

Noah Wright, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2021

2020 saw the rise of COVID-19 and with it came a new standard for athletics here at CWU. With seasons started back up, there is a new procedure that has created an extra opponent for student-athletes to...

CWU Softball is ready to take a swing at the remainder of the 2021 season

Isaiah Salevao, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2021

CWU softball is looking towards a comeback year. Senior Lexie Strasser and sophomore Myiah Seaton are ready for the challenges and can’t wait to show that even a world changing virus can’t slow them...