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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

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Lucas contributing on court for Wildcats

Taylor Clark, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2020

Among his teammates, 6-foot-5-inch senior Jeryn Lucas is standing out and having a major impact this season. Lucas leads the Wildcats in overall points scored as well as averaging 11.1 points per game...

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Phiakhamngon... how do you pronounce that?

Phiakhamngon… how do you pronounce that?

Austin Lane, Sports Editor
January 29, 2020

“She’s a super sweet young lady, very intelligent and is just a fun person to be around.” That’s what CWU Women’s Basketball head coach Randi Richardson-Thornley had to say about the athlete...

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Ellensburg to Las Vegas: an early look at CWU Softball

Pheobe Lai, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2020

The CWU Softball team is starting their season with a tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Montana State University Billings (MSUB) Desert Stinger tournament will give the team a chance to get some experience...

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Opinion: Join an intramural team

Della Babcock, Columnist
January 29, 2020

Editor’s Note: This opinion piece was intended to be a reported article about CWU sports clubs that spend time doing community service. When the reporter went to set up an interview, they were told...

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Paneal Holland

Wildcats take first loss to Sparling

Della Babcock, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2020

The CWU men’s basketball team fought hard against the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Saturday night. Ultimately, CWU fell to UAF by a final score of 78-60. The game was full of ups and downs which...

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Riel Hanson

Shred the gnar with OPR… and do it safely

Phoebe Lai, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2020

Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals (OPR) offers different trips throughout the year. According to their website, OPR will provide opportunities such as being able to attend outdoor trips and rent equipment....

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CWU Athletics’ Hall of Fame adds four members, reaches 200 total

Austin Lane, Sports Editor
January 22, 2020

CWU Director of Athletics Dennis Francois and the CWU Athletics’ Hall of Fame Committee announced the addition of four new members to the CWU Athletics Hall of Fame this year. This year’s inductees...

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Track and Field finds success in Seattle

Track and Field finds success in Seattle

Taylor Clark, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2020

As school starts back up and the weather gets colder, the Track and Field athletes hit the ground running with their third indoor meet, and first indoor meet since the end of winter break. The University...

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Transfers make impact on court

Austin Lane, Sports Editor
January 15, 2020

Despite a 1-5 conference start, the CWU Men’s Basketball team has seen positive signs from some of the transfers on the team that are new to CWU this season.  One athlete that has been making his...

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Mitchell steps up to the plate

Austin Lane, Sports Editor
January 15, 2020

CWU Athletic Director Dennis Francois has made his choice. Alison Mitchell will take over as CWU’s new head coach for the softball program after previous head coach Mike Larabee left the program in...

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Connecting students with professionals

Connecting students with professionals

Austin Lane, Senior Sports Reporter
December 4, 2019

CWU Sport Management Club invites students from all majors to come learn more about working in the sports industry. As one of the newer clubs on campus, it is still in the process of growing and setting...

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PE Classes offer stress relief

Austin Lane, Senior Sports Reporter
December 4, 2019

According to the American Psychological Association, one way that’s been proven to avoid stress is by working out. When you work out or stay active, endorphins -- chemicals that act as natural painkillers...

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