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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

Shelby Mauritson (senior) is #5 outside hitter on the women's 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 A'au play together on CWU's Women's 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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Chaz McKenzie.

The walk-on experience for athletes at CWU

Dez Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018

The college recruitment process involves evaluating impressive athletes that stand out from the crowd. In that same crowd, however, there are athletes that are overlooked and undervalued. These are the...

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Riley Maier practices shot put in the field house at Nicholson Pavilion. The indoor season will officially begin when the team heads to the Candy Cane Open at Eastern Washington University on Dec. 1.

Indoor track back in session at CWU

Bryce Weedman, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018

CWU Indoor Track and Field sets their eyes on the 2018-19 season looking to fly high into the GNAC Championship. According to senior HarLee Ortega, in 2017, the Wildcats were able to achieve a lot in terms...

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Cooper (#) has already racked up 604 yards on the season. Cooper has been a versatile and prominent addition to the Wildcat offense this season.

Senior back adds edge to Wildcat offense

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018

Senior running back Cedric Cooper is proving to be one of the most elite players in the entire GNAC this season. His 813 total yards leads the conference, making him an early candidate for GNAC offensive...

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Guard Brianna Phiakhamngon (freshman) drives past teammate Kaelie Flores (junior) at their pre-season practice.

Women’s basketball sets the bar high

Bryce Weedman, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2018

The CWU women’s basketball team is getting ready to dive into their 2018-19 season, starting with their first game on Nov. 3. CWU has hovered around .500 these last few years, and according to head...

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