The Observer

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...