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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

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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David Ellithorpe takes a practice swing at the Ellensburg golf course during Sunday practice to prepare for nationals.

Nationals on the horizon for CWU Golf

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2018

The CWU Golf Club is transitioning from a club team to a varsity team. Caleb Bryant has been a part of the club for two years now and he’s excited for the first steps toward this transition. “We’re...

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Game day magic: a behind-the-scenes look

Game day magic: a behind-the-scenes look

Bryce Weedman, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2018

It’s all tied up with a minute left in the game. The Wildcats drive the ball down field for 60 yards and score the winning touchdown. The crowd goes crazy and the players lose their minds. It sounds...

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Nicole Soleim (Freshman) finds her best tempo at a rainy XC practice at Ellensburg High School.

Soleim hits her stride for cross country

Will Ortner, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2018

While the rest of us are inside sipping hot cocoa on these crisp autumn mornings, Nicole Soleim and her teammates are training for their next cross country meet. In what is just her sophomore season, Soleim...

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Shelby Mauritson (senior) is #5 outside hitter on the womens volleyball team. Her pre-game tradition is that she eats pizza Lunchables and Top Ramen before each game because she thinks it makes the team play better.

Pregame mentality: an athletic perspective

Dez Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2018

Before the game starts, before warm-ups begin, before the fans fill the seats and before tickets are even sold, athletes prepare for competition in the most fascinating ways, ranging from the food on their...

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Opinion: CWU Football: to stay or leave the GNAC?

Opinion: CWU Football: to stay or leave the GNAC?

Wyatt Simmons, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2018

The CWU football team has been making a name for itself in NCAA Division II football since head coach Ian Shoemaker started four years ago. He’s led the Wildcats to a 30-13 record in his first four seasons,...

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Opinion: Sonic Fans will have to wait to get a team

Opinion: Sonic Fans will have to wait to get a team

Bryce Weedman, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2018

The Seattle Supersonics, named after the Boeing Supersonic which never officially got off the ground, were first given the opportunity to be an official NBA franchise in 1967, which lasted till  2008....

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Opinion: Politics not actually the reason NFL is declining

Opinion: Politics not actually the reason NFL is declining

Austin Lane, For the Observer
November 1, 2018

The professional sporting landscape in the U.S. has changed substantially in the past three years. The five major sports leagues in the U.S., the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association...

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The men and women get strong workouts in ahead of the GNAC Championships on Nov. 3. The meet will be a test for the Wildcats as they will get to match up against the rest of the conference.

XC spikes up for the GNAC Championships

Aaron Zewdie, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2018

After an impressive regular season, the CWU cross country team will head to the GNAC Championships on Saturday, Nov. 3 in Monmouth, Oregon. The Wildcats are hoping to reach the goals they set for themselves...

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(From left to right) Sisters Tiara, Suiluana, and Tiana Aau play together on CWUs Womens Rugby team.

The A’au Trio: a rugby powerhouse

Dez Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2018

Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, the A’au sisters thought back to the time when they were woken up at 3 a.m. to progress their athletic abilities. Still only in elementary school, Sui A’au and...

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Men’s basketball opens against the Zags

Men’s basketball opens against the Zags

Dez Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2018

CWU is looking to pull off the biggest upset in school history when they tip off against Gonzaga Thursday, Nov. 1. Its may be only scheduled as an exhibition game, but it offers a chance for the young...

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Makala Swart (#15) bumps the ball over the net.

Volleyball wraps up their season at home

Aaron Zewdie, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018

The CWU volleyball team has had an impressive season so far with a 16-5 record. After a four game road stretch, which included three losses, the Wildcats were hoping to bounce back. They did just that...

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