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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

CWU night at T-Mobile Park

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2024

CWU students and alumni traveled to T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington on April 27 to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Seattle Mariners. With the 2,000 tickets allotted for the CWU section...

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Men’s rugby falls short before finish line, looks toward next season

Cristopher Comp, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2024

The CWU men's rugby team recently returned home after their loss to Brigham Young University in the second round of the playoffs on Saturday, April 13. Though the Wildcats lost, they boasted a 9-4 overall...

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Jonathan Garza going through his windup.  (Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

Jonathan Garza deals No-Hitter

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2024

April 6 was a big day for CWU baseball; junior starting pitcher Jonathan Garza ll mowed through Saint Martin University's lineup not allowing one batter to record a hit in seven innings of work. This game...

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Redshirt junior Sasha Mitchell running to meet senior outfielder Jillian Hampson at home as she tacks on a run for the Wildcats.

(Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

WILDCATS ROAR

Charis Jones and Isaac Hinson
April 25, 2024

In a closely contested series last weekend against their rivals, the Western Washington University (WWU) Vikings, the CWU softball team battled through every inning and ended with a hard-fought split over...

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Coach Storey giving pep talk in GNAC championship game. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

Career Highlight: Head Coach Desi Storey reaches 700 wins

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2024

Head coach of CWU’s baseball team, Desi Storey, reached a career milestone of 700 career wins in his time coaching here in Ellensburg, Washington. Storey has spent 33 seasons as the head coach of the...

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CWU win against Boise State. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media)

Wildcats end season with resilience and determination

Devanee Lopez, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2024

On Saturday, March 30 the CWU women’s rugby season came to an end when they played the Life University Running Eagles. The game ended with a 3-28 score, which caused them to fall out of the semifinal...

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Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media.

Johan Correa: Igniting the track and defying limits

Charis Jones, Sports Editor
April 17, 2024

While CWU’s track & field team recently entered the midpoint of their outdoor season, senior mid-distance runner Johan Correa has shown that he’s only just scratched the surface of his potential....

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CWU softball player handling a softball to a child of a fallen soldier.

Gold Star Family Game Preview

Cristopher Comp, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2024

Coming up next Saturday, April 13, the CWU softball team will be taking on the Western Oregon University Wolves during the annual Gold Star Family game. The purpose of this game is to honor the families...

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Bradley Swillie driving to the basket.

Freshman Standouts: Carrying the Torch for the Men’s Basketball Team

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2024

Following a historical season of CWU men’s basketball winning the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) tournament, the Wildcats will be losing key seniors to graduation. The 2024-2025 season is...

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CWU players throwing themselves to stop BYU.

Victorious Beginnings: Wildcat’s Clinches Playoff Opener

Devanee Lopez, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2024

This past Saturday, April 6, the CWU men’s rugby team won big against the University of Arizona (UA), to take home the opening round of the division one national playoffs (D1A) with a final score of...

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CWU softball has currently recorded 224 hits, 111 runs and 102 runs batted in.

Trials and triumphs for CWU softball

Charis Jones, Sports Editor
April 4, 2024

The CWU softball team recently took a brief hiatus from conference play to participate in the Tournament of Champions in Turlock, California. Despite not achieving their desired record, the team showcased...

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Samaad Hector driving into paint. (Photo by Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

Men’s Basketball Crowned GNAC Champions

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2024

The CWU men’s basketball went through a gauntlet in the GNAC conference tournament but were able to come out on top after a hard-fought season. The tournament was held on March 7-9 and for the first...

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