The Observer

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...

Ho-ho-hooping into the holidays

Samantha Cabeza, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2019

Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball tournament “Santa Hoops Classic” is hosted annually at CWU. This year it is returning on Dec. 6-8. The entry fee for teams is $300. Fourth through eighth grade...

Volleyball digs way into playoffs

Austin Lane, Senior Sports Reporter
December 4, 2019

The CWU Volleyball team sneaked into the NCAA Division II West Region playoffs this year as the number eight seed. They will take on California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), the number one...

Tennis club wraps up season at finals

Aeryn Kauffman, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2019

The CWU Tennis Club made the finals at the United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest Tennis on Campus (TOC) League, held at the Tualatin Hills Tennis Center in Beaverton, Oregon from Nov. 8-10....

Wellington: a beacon of Wildcat pride

Austin Lane, Senior Sports Reporter
November 19, 2019

You may have seen him at a CWU football game, CWU Night with the Seattle Mariners or even at his own wildfire event. Even if you haven’t caught a glance of this unit of a cat, Wellington the Wildcat...

‘If hockey and football had a baby…’

Aeryn Kauffman, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019

The Water Polo Club is having a tournament on Nov. 23 and 24 at the CWU Aquatics Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m Water polo club member Jonah Kathlean said the team is preparing for the tournament with...

Adult sport leagues require no experience

Samantha Cabeza, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019

The City of Ellensburg Parks and Recreation offers sports leagues for adults to participate in all year round. Ellensburg Parks and Recreation is currently holding volleyball and indoor soccer for the...

Fisk leads Bulldogs to second in state

Austin Lane, Senior Sports Reporter
November 19, 2019

The Ellensburg High School (EHS) volleyball team finished second in state after the WIAA State Tournament this past weekend. The tournament was hosted on campus at Nicholson Pavilion. EHS plays in the...

Learn lifting and climbing at Ladies’ Night

Aeryn Kauffman, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019

CWU Recreation is hosting an event specifically aimed at women who want to improve their fitness. Ladies’ Night will take place this quarter on Friday Nov. 15 from 6-8 p.m. in the Recreation Center....

Swimming culture lives on at CWU

Austin Lane, Senior Sports Reporter
November 13, 2019

The CWU Swimming Club hosted the Wildcat Invite, its first swim meet of the school year last Saturday. Swimmers from both the CWU and Washington State University (WSU) swimming clubs met at the CWU Aquatic...

Sports opportunity off the field

Austin Lane, Senior Sports Reporter
November 13, 2019

According to CWU’s website, there are over 135 majors offered at CWU. For students that are interested in sports, there are multiple options for choosing a major that pertains to sports in some fashion. One...

Alumni challenge in full swing

Austin Lane, Senior Sports Reporter
November 7, 2019

The Wildcat Alumni Challenge is a fundraising event hosted by CWU Athletics once a year. The event gives former CWU athletes a chance to donate money that goes towards the different sporting teams at CWU....