By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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

Indoor track and field heats up for GNAC Championships

Indoor track and field heats up for GNAC Championships

Dez Rodriguez, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2019

With only a handful of meets left in the season, the CWU indoor track and field team is coming on strong as the GNAC championship draws closer. Head coach Kevin Adkisson and his team are excited about...

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CWU pitcher Tyler Hoefer is just one of the experienced Wildcat pitchers being featured on the roster this
season. Hoefer and the Wildcats will look to hit the field for 2019, with their opener set for Feb. 8.

Baseball hits the diamond in full swing

Dez Rodriguez, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2019

Correction 2/7/19: This article has been edited to reflect that Kaleo Johnson was the GNAC Triple Crown winner last season, where he led the league batting averages, home runs and RBIs. The original version...

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The badminton competition was held on Saturday. Students had a chance to get out and play against other students in a fun, non-competitive style.

Badminton brings excitement to intramural scene

Tianbai Dun, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2019

Students recently came out swinging at the CWU badminton tournament, which was held in the SURC on Jan. 9 by CWU intramural sports. The badminton tournament started at 11 a.m. and finished at 1 p.m....

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An athlete’s mindset for a healthy lifestyle

An athlete’s mindset for a healthy lifestyle

Bryce Weedman, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2019

An athlete’s diet and training method is as important as how they perform on game day. If you want to play at the highest level, it isn’t all about one thing, it’s everything put together. There’s...

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During western ride nights, the team will ride horses on the rail then line up at the end of the arena to do loops. Here is just a small group of the team watching a demonstration of the coming pattern.

CWU equestrian gives club sports a new name

Tianbai Dun, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2019

The Equestrian club is a group on campus which was established in 2006 by a group of dedicated horse lovers who wanted to bring the world of competitive riding to CWU. They compete through the Intercollegiate...

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Guard Gamaun Boykin (JR) has averaged 14.1 points per game so far this season. Boykins best point game this season was at California State University Monterey Bay with a total of 23.

Boykin makes his mark as a Wildcat

Dez Rodriguez, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2019

When Gamaun Boykin, junior guard for the CWU men’s basketball team, was narrowing in on his fourth high school 5A state title, he had no idea what kind of detriment a loss would put on him. A senior...

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Adjust your altitude and take it to the slopes

Adjust your altitude and take it to the slopes

Bryce Weedman, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2019

Picture being on a mountain full of snow in the middle of winter. It’s freezing out, the trees surround you and you sit at about 4,000 feet of elevation. You can see your breath, and beautiful white...

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Wildcats 16 point lead not enough to hold off NNU, fall 93-96

Wildcats’ 16 point lead not enough to hold off NNU, fall 93-96

Dez Rodriguez, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2019

The CWU Men's basketball team fell just short of upsetting Northwest Nazarene University, losing a tense contest 93-96 at Nicholson Pavilion Tuesday night. Jeryn Lucas was named player of the game,...

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Alex Mackenzie passes off the ball downfield to his teammate.

CWU Athletics: Winter athlete spotlight

Dez Rodriguez, Assistant Sports Editor
January 24, 2019

Jonnae Richardson, Denver, Colorado. Women's basketball Down by one, season on the line, running up the court while coach yells the decisive play. The ball is passed through the air as you make a cut...

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Fines, too many rules and too many fouls are making the NBA soft

Fines, too many rules and too many fouls are making the NBA soft

Scott Wilson, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019

If you watch basketball, specifically the NBA, you know how exciting it can be to witness history every night. Teams like the Warriors are breaking 3-point records seamlessly, and the king himself, LeBron...

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Taylor Shaw, a senior on the womens basketball team, is a fighting force and a major part of the team.

Shaw continues to shine for the Wildcats

Bryce Weedman, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019

If you don’t know who Taylor Shaw is, then get to know the name. Shaw is the shooting guard for CWU’s women’s basketball team and she is having a stand out year for the Lady Wildcats. Shaw, a 5-foot-8...

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Opinion: Seahawks will need to make some changes

Opinion: Seahawks will need to make some changes

Ben Wheeler, Online Editor
January 23, 2019

After surprise playoff appearance, Seahawks’ offseason looms large The Seattle Seahawks were able to the flip the script on a season that looked lost early on and qualify for 2018-2019 NFL playoffs....

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