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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

Jawan Stepney looks toward the basket during a home game in Nicholson Pavilion during the 2017-18 regular season.

Men’s basketball out in quarterfinal

Miles King, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2018

CWU Men’s Basketball closed their season with an 87-84 overtime loss to Saint Martin’s University (SMU) in Anchorage March 1. CWU was led by freshman guard Khalil Shabazz who scored 23 points, 13...

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Five CWU athletes qualify for nationals

Five CWU athletes qualify for nationals

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2018

The CWU track and field team wrapped up their indoor season by sending five athletes to  represent the Wildcats at the NCAA D-II Indoor Championships March 9 and 10 in Pittsburg, Kansas. Leading the...

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Sparling will not return for CWU

Sparling will not return for CWU

Natalie Hyland and Hanson Lee
March 7, 2018

After 29 years, CWU Athletics announced Tuesday that they will not be renewing Men’s Basketball head coach Greg Sparling’s contract following the end of the 2017-18 season. "After a thorough review...

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Wildcat rugby welcomes Huskies

Wildcat rugby welcomes Huskies

Hanson Lee, Senior Sports Reporter
March 3, 2018

Coming off a 118-0 shutout win over the University of Idaho Feb. 24, the Wildcats are boasting a 13-3 winter record and are looking to continue their success as they prepare for a rematch against the University...

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Warm winter proves beneficial

Warm winter proves beneficial

Clayton Huber, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2018

This time last year, Ellensburg was covered in snow and most days were below freezing. With the weather being significantly better this year, the CWU baseball and softball teams are taking advantage of...

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Wildcat women’s bench steps up

Wildcat women’s bench steps up

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2018

The CWU Women's Basketball bench has helped the team improve on their conference and home win totals from last season. The Wildcats’ bench, which consists of players who do not start the game, have...

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Wildcats fall in regular season finale

Hanson Lee, Senior Sports Reporter
March 2, 2018

Senior Night at Nicholson Pavilion ended in a tough loss for the Wildcats Saturday night as they fell to Alaska Anchorage (UAA) 84-72. The Wildcats spent their pregame festivities honoring the seniors...

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Hoop there it is

Hoop there it is

Miles King, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2018

The sixth annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament took place on Saturday, Feb. 24 in the CWU Recreation Center. Unlike previous years, the tournament is no longer associated with Hoops for Hospice. According...

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Pool offers more than lap swim

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2018

Most students know where the CWU aquatics center is located but many don’t know what is actually offered there.   CWU offers several classes at the aquatic facility, from springboard diving to the...

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Wildcats fall in regular season finale

Hanson Lee, Senior Sports Reporter
February 25, 2018

Senior Night at Nicholson Pavilion ended in a tough loss for the Wildcats Saturday night as they fell to Alaska Anchorage (UAA) 84-72. The Wildcats spent their pregame festivities honoring the seniors...

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Many athletics coaches found themselves moved haphazardly into Black Hall for an undetermined amount of time.

Coaches’ offices move across campus

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2018

Movezilla, the year-long push to make room for renovations across campus, has finally reached CWU Athletics. Many coaches have found themselves moved from the annex building --which  formerly housed the...

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Woodruff leads from Wildcats’ bench

Woodruff leads from Wildcats’ bench

Hanson Lee, Senior Sports Reporter
February 23, 2018

Men’s basketball forward Sage Woodruff may not be a starter for the Wildcat’s this year, but his success coming off the bench has had a major impact on the team thus far. Woodruff grew up in Los...

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