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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

Two daughters, 100 sons

Two daughters, 100 sons

Nick Jahnke, Sports Editor
October 16, 2019

“I knew, maybe around the age of sixteen, that I wanted to be a football coach.” Wildcat football head coach Chris Fisk grew up in Pocatello, Idaho, a city that takes high school sports seriously....

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Cross country gears up for WWU Classic

Aeryn Kauffman, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019

With a focus on hard training and team encouragement, several cross country team members are feeling particularly confident about the upcoming meet. The CWU cross country team is preparing for the...

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Preparing to battle the national champions

Pilar Cuevas, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019

Wildcat soccer will hit the road to take on national champion team Concordia University (CU) on Oct. 12.  The team has to compete against three national championship teams. According to Head coach...

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Play for kicks or play to win

Samantha Cabeza, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019

Registration has officially begun for intramural flag football, indoor soccer and archery tag for the fall quarter. The deadline is approaching for indoor soccer and basketball on Oct. 15. For team...

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Canon Racanelli: Starting quarterback

Canon Racanelli: Starting quarterback

Nick Jahnke, Sports Editor
October 2, 2019

Canon Racanelli has been chosen as the starting quarterback for the 2018-19 season.  Racanelli was one of three potential quarterbacks who had to compete for the starting position in the offseason....

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CWU Football wraps  up preseason

CWU Football wraps up preseason

Nick Jahnke, Sports Editor
October 2, 2019

Wildcat football has finished their preseason and have moved into the regular season with a 1-3 record. The Wildcats lost to NCAA Division I-FCS Idaho and number two ranked team Ferris State University...

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Courtesy of CWU Athletics

Track and field competed at Nationals

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2019

CWU Track and Field sent seven athletes to Kingsville, Texas for this year’s NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Here’s a look at how each athlete did in the events they qualified...

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On June 1 CWU will host the women’s rugby prospect camp, allowing high school players to test their skills at
the collegiate level.

Women’s rugby to hold prospect camp

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 29, 2019

  CWU Women’s Rugby will host an elite prospect camp on June 1. The camp will play host to highschool prospects from all over Washington, Idaho, Oregon and California, said head women’s rugby...

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Club baseball had their first game ever in April 2019. The season started late and only allowed for four games to be played. They had about 12 players turn out but expect to have 30 or more in next year’s season.

Club baseball takes first swing

Nick Jahnke, Sports Editor
May 29, 2019

   There’s a new option available for students who play baseball but didn’t make it onto CWU’s team or just want a chance to play. CWU Club Baseball had its first season after being formed...

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CWU Volleyball is moving into the last few months of their offseason. The 2019 season will begin with a double header on Sept.6.

Volleyball makes postseason preparations

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 22, 2019

In November 2018, the CWU Volleyball Team wrapped up their season. The Wildcats finished 23-6 overall with a 16-4 conference record, according to the Wildcat Sports website. The team was able to make it...

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Shindruk nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2019

CWU Track and Field long-distance runner Alexa Shindruk has been nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year. She is the only representative of CWU this year. Each school in the NCAA can nominate up to two women,...

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Athletes are getting ready for a summer of physical training as they prepare for 2019-20
athletic seasons.

Athletes grind in the summertime

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 22, 2019

The last whistle blown, and the last game-winning shot. Every season ends eventually, but for athletes, the training never stops. The academic year comes to an end in June, but what do athletes do during...

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