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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

Mens rugby tackles new era with young roster

Men’s rugby tackles new era with young roster

Dez Rodriguez, Senior Reporter
January 10, 2019

41 players on the roster, 30 underclassmen, 19 of those being first-year students. The CWU Men’s Rugby roster is very young, but CWU head coach Todd Thornley believes in the potential the team has. “They...

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Mens rugby enters 2019 on a mission

Men’s rugby enters 2019 on a mission

Dez Rodriguez, Senior Reporter
January 10, 2019

The CWU Men’s Rugby team finished with a 17-8 record last season, good enough for the number 15 seed in the D1A Rugby playoffs. There, they fell to the number two seed, and eventual champions, Life University...

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Skiing and snowboarding help kick off the the winter season

Skiing and snowboarding help kick off the the winter season

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018

While some students may not like the cold, others are excited for it because it means it’s snow and ski season. CWU junior Gavin Utley is an avid snowboarder, and he practically lives for this time...

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Editorial: CWU’s storied athletic program

Editorial: CWU’s storied athletic program

Bryce Weedman, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018

CWU’s athletic community is full of history and there are elements that most people aren’t aware of concerning the program’s background. CWU has nurtured some very talented and successful athletes,...

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Opinion: MLB payroll is unfair to baseball

Opinion: MLB payroll is unfair to baseball

Dez Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018

Stats never lie. The New York Yankees have won 18 division titles, 40 American League pennants and 27 World Series Championships. The Seattle Mariners, on the other hand, have won three division titles,...

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Matt Poquette (freshman) practices after reaching double-digit points for CWU in their exhibition game against Gonzaga.

Poquette and strong freshmen class powering new-look Wildcats

Aaron Zewdie, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018

The CWU men’s basketball team is showcasing 10 new faces this season, four of which are freshmen. One of these is Matt Poquette, a 6-foot-6, 190-pound forward from the small town of Morton, Washington....

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CWU Football chants Football as they warm up at practice. The team has been named GNAC co-champions.

CWU football comes to a close at home

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2018

Head coach Ian Shoemaker’s team will be on the outside looking in when first round playoff action starts next week. CWU finished the regular season 8-3, a record that won’t be good enough for the 2018...

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The history of Wellington the Wildcat

The history of Wellington the Wildcat

Bryce Weedman, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2018

The history of Wellington the Wildcat We all know that if you are a CWU student or alumni, you are a Wildcat, and we hold that pride of being a Wildcat with us for our entire lives. Most of us have...

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Volleyball aims to build off successful season

Aaron Zewdie, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2018

On Thursday Nov. 8 inside Nicholson Pavilion, the Wildcats had their second to last home game against the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves. The Wildcats are 21-5 overall after sweeping the Seawolves...

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The CWU cross country team will be headed to the NCAA West Regional Championship meet on Nov. 17. At the GNAC Championships, the men and women both earned themselves fifth place team finished.

Cross country gears up for regional meet

Dez Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2018

The CWU cross country teams placed fifth overall at the GNAC Championships on Nov. 3. The men and women are now getting set to race at the NCAA West Regional Championship meet in Billings, Montana on Nov....

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Volleyball aims to build off successful season

Volleyball aims to build off successful season

Aaron Zewdie, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2018

On Thursday Nov. 8 inside Nicholson Pavilion, the Wildcats had their second to last home game against the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves. The Wildcats are 21-5 overall after sweeping the Seawolves...

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Junior Jack Tonzi enjoys the basketball courts and the weight room at the Rec Center.

CWU students stay active on campus

Aaron Zewdie, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2018

Standing at  228,261 square feet, the SURC is one of the largest buildings on campus. Built 12 years ago in 2006, this structure is currently the hub  of student life at CWU. According to Indoor Operations...

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