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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

OPR offers outdoor activities like hiking, climbing, camping and rafting throughout the summer. OPR also offers group activities in the summertime like a guided horseback ride. Gear is available to rent from OPR’s office.

OPR & Intramurals offer summer activities

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 15, 2019

If you are staying in Ellensburg this summer, you may be wondering how to stay active. There are activities offered this summer both from Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals (OPR) and CWU Intramurals. According...

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Men’s basketball fills gaps in offseason

Men’s basketball fills gaps in offseason

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2019

CWU Men’s Basketball has added seven players to the team roster so far this offseason. Recruiting is a year-long process but at this time of the year, players signing is at a peak. Here’s a look at...

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The 1986 NAIA National Championship Men’s Swimming Team finished their season with 381 points and eight national titles. They won three relay races and five individual titles. Stan Vela was awarded outstanding swimmer.

Athletics to hold 36th Hall of Fame inductions

Nick Jahnke, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019

National champions Krissy Tandle-Richerson, Russell Ferguson and the 1986 Men’s Swimming Team have been chosen as the newest editions to CWU’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Athletics will celebrate their...

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AJ Wood stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs in at 220 pounds. He pitches a top speed of 93 mph, averaging 91 mph.

AJ Wood winds up and brings it home

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 15, 2019

If you don’t know who junior AJ Wood is, then you should remember the name. Wood is a pitcher for CWU Baseball, and according to his teammates and coaches, he is a stand out player, and human being....

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The sports complex project began with the renovation of Tomlinson Stadium and the plan is to add two additional facilities. Athletics is waiting for more funding to move on with the second and third phases of the project.

Sports complex project awaits next phases

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 9, 2019

Phase two and three of the CWU complex project do not have a set start date due to the lack of funding, but the university knows what the end goal should look like, according to Athletic Director Dennis...

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The CWU women’s track team is ranked 5th in the U.S, making them a top-ranked team in the nation.

Track prepares for GNAC chamionships

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2019

The CWU Track and Field season is winding down to its final two events. This weekend, the team will travel to Monmouth, Oregon for the GNAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Western Oregon University...

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Senior offensive lineman James Moore has been invited to the Seattle Seahawks’ Rookie Mini-Camp. Moore hopes to hear about getting a contract with the Seahawks.

Moore invited to Seahawks’ mini-camp

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 9, 2019

The Wildcat’s senior offensive linemen James Moore has been invited by the Seattle Seahawks to attend rookie mini-camp. General manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll extended the invite...

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The John Wayne Trail hike is one of the methods ROTC uses to help cadets stay in combat-ready shape. Cadets must trek six miles
with 30-40 pound backpacks.

ROTC defines ideal soldier

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 1, 2019

It’s still dark, but the sun has just begun to rise over the hills of Kittitas county. It’s 5:45 a.m. and Army ROTC cadets arrive at the John Wayne Trail next to the Ellensburg fairgrounds. Cadet soldiers...

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Canon Racanelli, Tai-John Mizutani and Christian Moore are competing for the starting quarterback position
for next fall.

Football looking for next quarterback

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 1, 2019

Three Wildcat quarterbacks are currently competing for the chance to be the starter come next season. The Wildcats will start their season against the Idaho Vandals on Sept. 7. Previously the Wildcats...

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Montoya played at Seattle University until his sophmore year. He came to Ellensburg to spend the last two years of his career as a college athlete with the Wildcats. He has declared that he will be entering into the 2019 NBA draft.

Montoya declares for NBA draft

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2019

CWU Men’s Basketball’s guard Malik Montoya announced in a tweet on April 16 that he will enter his name into the 2019 NBA draft. “I enjoyed my four years of college basketball and I gave it my...

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Baseball is gearing up and hitting the road to take on the Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks in a four
game series.

Baseball closes out season on the road

Hanson Lee, Managing Editor
May 1, 2019

Ellensburg’s wind is picking up, but baseball season is winding down for the 2019 season  as the Wildcats prepare to hit the road and take care of the Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks (21-21)...

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OPR offers rafting trips throughout the spring. Their first trip of 2019 is on Saturday, May 18 and departs
from OPR at 10 a.m.

Rafting offers outdoor adventure

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2019

Rafting is an activity that is available during the spring and summer here in Central Washington. It’s an activity that can cure the need for something to do in the area. Students are not limited to...

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