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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

Johan Correa. Courtesy of Jacob Thompson, Thompson Sports Media.

Racing to the top: CWU competes in the Ken Shannon Last Chance Meet

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2023

The CWU track & field team traveled to The Dempsey Indoor Facility in Seattle to compete in a meet full of Division I programs, as the regular indoor season ended at the Ken Shannon Last Chance Meet...

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Brock Gilbert signaling on the court. Photo Courtesy of Jacob Thompson, Thompson Sports Media

CWU men’s basketball secures playoff spot with back-to-back buzzer-beater wins

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2023

With the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament underway, CWU men’s basketball has risen to the challenge and concluded their regular season with two back-to-back buzzer-beater wins. “[The...

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El equipo de rugby de hombres busca derrotar la temporada de 2023

Tre'Jon Henderson, Reportero del personal
March 3, 2023

El equipo de rugby masculino de CWU busca seguir con su serie de victorias contra Saint Mary's en este próximo enfrentamiento el sábado 18 de febrero. Los Wildcats seguirán intentando ganar una vez...

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Spikeball doesn’t wait for spring (and neither should you)

Deacon Tuttle, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023

Whirling winds, freshly bladed grass, and a wide-open expanse: all of these elements come together in CWU’s Spikeball club.  For those not initiated, the official Spikeball website describes the...

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Dominating the diamond: CWU softball’s strong start to the season

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023

The CWU softball team has started off their season with displays of skill and determination. The ladies opened their season strong, winning their last three games, two of which were against Corban University...

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CWU Athletics declares 2023 Hall of Fame inductees

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023

CWU athletics has announced its 40th Hall of Fame class, featuring three individuals and a team. The inductees are Adam Bighill for football, Carolyn Mires for volleyball, Kristen Willis for women's basketball...

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Julio Rodriguez signaling the crowd. Photo by Steph Chambers

Mariners Spring Training

Deacon Tuttle, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2023

Spring is the season of renewal, but sooner than expected the Seattle Mariners got a taste of that last season with their appearance in the American League Division Series (ALDS). Snapping the infamous...

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CWU WBB Seniors. Photo Courtesy of Jacob Thompson, Thompson Sports Media

Lady Wildcats thrive on and off the court

Charis Jones and Tre'Jon Henderson
February 22, 2023

CWU women’s basketball has put on a show this season with a 19-6 overall record so far. Their most recent game took place Saturday, Feb. 18 against Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) in Nampa, Idaho...

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Men’s rugby looks to smash the 2023 season

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2023

CWU’s men’s rugby team looks to continue their win streak versus Saint Mary’s in this upcoming Saturday. Feb. 18 showdown. The Wildcats will be attempting to extend their win streak to five. Thornley...

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Zach Matlock warming up. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Photos

Sports and nutritional self-care at CWU

Deacon Tuttle, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2023

Whether it’s dunking basketballs into hoops or cookies into milk, CWU athletes know that in the on and offseason they need to be conscious of their nutrition.  Calories, carbohydrates, protein and...

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Johan Correa. Photo Courtesy of Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Photo

Track & Field approaches closing of their indoor season

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2023

With the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Indoor Championship right around the corner, CWU’s track and field team is readying themselves before they step foot into The Podium in Spokane, Washington...

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The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate in the endzone. Photo by Bill Streicher

Ellensburg hotspots prepare for Super Bowl

Deacon Tuttle, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023

Football, apps, cheers, tears, and a plethora of oversized televisions; with plenty of time to spare before kickoff, Ellensburg has several Super Bowl spots to pick from.  Super Bowl XLVII is set for...

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