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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

Paneal Holland

Baseball goes 1-3 to begin GNAC season

Taylor Clark, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2020

On Feb. 28-29, CWU Baseball hosted their first GNAC games of the 2020 season. Competing against the Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) Nighthawks, CWU came away with one win and three losses in the four-game...

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One last ride

One last ride

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2020

CWU Women’s Basketball finished their regular season last weekend with a win over Seattle Pacific University (SPU). CWU finished the regular season on a four-game winning streak and finished 13-7...

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Courtesy of Lily Newberry

1-on-1 with women’s soccer signee Lily Newberry

Della Babcock, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2020

CWU Women’s Soccer head coach Michael Farrand recruits athletes to the women’s soccer team primarily through a two year period.  For the 2020 season, the team signed most of their sought-after...

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Courtesy of CWU Athletic Communications

Weems and La Rue qualify for national championships

Pheobe Lai, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2020

CWU Track and Field sent athletes to Seattle last weekend for the NCAA DII Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ).  The LCQ gave GNAC track and field athletes a final shot at qualifying for the NCAA DII Indoor...

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Courtesy of Lauren Orr

Wildcats Find Success in Nampa

Austin Lane, Sports Editor
February 26, 2020

The CWU Track and Field team competed in the GNAC Indoor Championship on Feb. 21-22 in Nampa, Idaho. Both the men’s and women’s side took third place out of 10 teams in the event. The men finished...

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Teagan Kimbro

Balancing sports and school

Pheobe Lai, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2020

Not only do college athletes have to deal with homework, studying and tests, but they have to stay on top of those things while also practicing and competing. No matter what sport an athlete competes in,...

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Paneal Holland

CWU Basketball keeps playoff hopes alive with two games left

Taylor Clark, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2020

As the season is winding down, both CWU Men’s and Women’s Basketball are looking to clinch a playoff spot over the course of the next two games. To make the playoffs, both teams have to finish in the...

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Courtesy of Lauren Orr

What it takes to be a DII Track and Field athlete

Della Babcock, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2020

The track athletes at CWU train year round to compete successfully in their events. Athletes competing in a variety of different events all aspire to be both mentally and physically fit in order to succeed...

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Teagan Kimbro

Student athletes unfazed by travel demands

Austin Lane, Sports Editor
February 19, 2020

Student athletes who travel for away games, matches or meets are in an interesting situation due to the location of Ellensburg.  The closest opponent for CWU Football in the GNAC is Western Oregon...

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Teagan Kimbro

Football inks evergreen talent

Della Babcock, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2020

The recruiting process for CWU Football hit its peak on National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 5.   The Process Head coach Chris Fisk discussed how he observes high school football players throughout...

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Courtesy of Samantha Wary

Men’s soccer club open to all students

Taylor Clark, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2020

CWU offers various student involvement opportunities, especially when it comes to sports. The CWU Men’s Soccer Club is open to any CWU student who is interested in tearing it up on the soccer field....

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Courtesy of CWU Recreation

Working out on campus: your options

Pheobe Lai, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2020

Students who are looking for opportunities to work out have resources. CWU creates ways for students to enjoy working out and have fun, no matter if you are an athlete or just a student. Personal Training Personal...

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