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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

MLB’s return is a recipe for disaster

MLB’s return is a recipe for disaster

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
July 6, 2020

While I was originally ecstatic for Major League Baseball’s return, it has become clear that baseball’s return will be below typical MLB play standards and come with severe risks that outweigh the...

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Opinion: The Match ll: Champions for Charity brought competition, trash talking and fundraising to whole new level

Opinion: The Match ll: Champions for Charity brought competition, trash talking and fundraising to whole new level

Holly Hunter, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2020

Two of golf's greats and arguably two of the best quarterbacks of all time faced off May 24 on a rainy Florida golf course to raise money for COVID-19 relief. The Match II: Champions for Charity featured...

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Junior Eric Wilkes finished with one touchdown in 2019. His senior year of football is still up in the air.

Fall sports coaches hoping season can still happen

Rey Green, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2020

As spring quarter comes to an end and summer time rolls around, the next question that everyone is waiting to be answered is if there will be fall sports or not.   CWU President James Gaudino sent...

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Women’s Soccer adds five new players

Women’s Soccer adds five new players

Holly Hunter, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2020

CWU Women’s Soccer added five new players to the roster for the upcoming season. Jayme Woodfil, Aleah Washington, Maggie McBroom, Payton Lindell and Morgan Fischel are all incoming freshmen.  “We...

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MLB owners and players discussing potential return

MLB owners and players discussing potential return

Holly Hunter, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2020

Major League Baseball (MLB) owners made a proposal on Monday, May 11 for the season to start by early July. According to ESPN Baseball Insider Jeff Passan, nothing is official yet, but some main aspects...

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Coaching from afar

Coaching from afar

Rey Green, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2020

No school means no sports. However, the grind has not stopped for student athletes. Athletes have been attending Zoom meetings to continue improving their techniques and bond with the team. Teams are preparing...

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A sight of the Yakima river at Canyon River Ranch, near Wymer. Local businesses are introducing sanitation and social distancing measures to tackle COVID-19, but most services are still operating.

Fishing guides anxious to get back on the water

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
May 4, 2020

While rules for recreational fishing have been relaxed in the state, fishing guides statewide are still anxiously waiting to hold tours. Last week Gov. Jay Inslee announced plans to allow fishing in...

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Senior athletes making pivotal life decision

Senior athletes making pivotal life decision

Holly Hunter, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2020

Just like most of the world, sports have taken a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. For NCAA spring sport athletes participating in baseball, softball and track and field, the short seasons they started...

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Athletic facilities being well kept despite cancelled seasons

Athletic facilities being well kept despite cancelled seasons

Rey Green, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2020

The Nicholson Pavilion has less traffic going in and out of it this quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A majority of workers are on stay-at-home orders because they are not essential workers.  CWU...

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Recreation center workers laid off

Recreation center workers laid off

Rey Green, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2020

With school being online, the entire campus is closed, leaving recreational workers out of a job this quarter. A majority of recreational workers are hurting financially and are in a tough situation because...

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Five players the Seahawks could pick in this week’s NFL Draft and why

Five players the Seahawks could pick in this week’s NFL Draft and why

Austin Lane, Columnist
April 22, 2020

The Seattle Seahawks had a 2019 season similar to what they saw in 2012. In both seasons, a good rookie draft class combined with some veterans and team leaders led the team to an 11-5 record but a loss...

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CWU Football student athletes have had to get creative for working out. Whether they returned home for the quarter or stayed in Ellensburg, all gyms across the country are closed. Some of the student athletes think the team’s physical shape will take the biggest hit due to COVID-19.

CWU Football players find creative ways to stay active

Holly Hunter and Mitchell Roland
April 22, 2020

With sports on an indefinite pause in America, CWU football has had to get creative in their offseason program. Due to COVID-19, athletes in fall sports can’t practice and will miss out on other things...

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