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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

The diamond is open

The diamond is open

Clayton Huber, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2018

CWU baseball and softball have started preparing for their season openers. Baseball opens their season Feb. 3 at Lewis-Clark State College (LCSC) and softball opens Feb. 2 in Las Vegas against Texas Woman’s...

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Make a splash at Pool Pi-yo

Make a splash at Pool Pi-yo

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2018

Pool Pi-yo will make its first dip into the CWU aquatic center on Saturday Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to noon.  Pool Pi-yo is a mix of Pilates and yoga with the added challenge of balancing on a stand-up paddleboard...

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Sadie Mensing shoots during a drill while her teammates work on boxing out.

Wildcats look to take charge at home against SPU

Hanson Lee, Senior Sports Reporter
February 1, 2018

CWU women’s basketball is gearing up for a match at home against Seattle Pacific University (SPU) on Thursday, Feb. 1. With a 6-2 record at home this season, the Wildcats are aiming to continue their...

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Coleman Sparling struggles to evade a block going up for a lay during practice.

CWU Looks to Knock-off Rival WWU

Miles King, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2018

CWU men’s basketball will take on rival Western Washington University (WWU) Thursday, Feb. 1 at home. The Vikings are coming off a 92-88 loss against Seattle Pacific University, and the Wildcats a 77-73...

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Men’s basketball extends winning streak

Clayton Huber, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2018

CWU Men’s Basketball extended their winning streak to three games after defeating Montana State University Billings (MSUB) 77-73 at home on Jan. 27. CWU improves to a 6-6 record in the GNAC while MSUB...

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ESPN to air basketball doubleheader

Jack Belcher, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2018

The basketball doubleheader on Feb. 1 will be livestreamed on ESPN3. The first of the two games will be the women’s team against Seattle Pacific University (SPU) and the second will be men’s basketball...

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Wildcats take on MSUB

Wildcats take on MSUB

Clayton Huber, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2018

CWU men’s basketball will face Montana State University-Billings (MSUB) on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. in Ellensburg. Both teams are 3-6 in conference play and are on two-game losing streaks. CWU has the upper...

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Alexis Pana shoots free throws during practice with a .700 percent over two seasons.

Pana soars to new heights at CWU

Hanson Lee, Senior Sports Reporter
January 25, 2018

Sophomore guard Alexis Pana has stepped into a significant role for the Wildcats. Pana is fourth on the team in scoring, averaging 9.4 points per game, and has pushed herself into a playmaking role. “I...

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Nick Bullo clears the bar while practicing for high jump during an indoor practice session.

Indoor track hits the ground running

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2018

The CWU Wildcats track team has had a solid start to the new season that has included athlete of the week honors and a new school record. The Wildcats are five meets into the season and have traveled...

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Martin Mattes scales the rock wall in the SURC Recreation Center for the Vertical Challenge.

Wall Crawlers

Miles King, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2018

CWU climbing enthusiasts have a new challenge facing them: climb as high as Mount Everest, a tall task considering the mountain’s just-over-29,000-foot summit. The event, hosted by the CWU Recreation...

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Taylor Baird, senior forward, performs a practice drill.

CWU women top Vikings 77-73

Clayton Huber, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2018

CWU women’s basketball hosted the Western Washington University (WWU) Vikings last night in a 7 p.m. conference matchup. CWU came away with a 77-73 victory. CWU is currently 6-4 in conference...

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Head coach Randi Richardson-Thornley gives instruction for team drills during practice at Nicholson Pavilion.

Richardson-Thornley takes over WBB

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2018

Following Jeff Harada’s departure from the women’s basketball program, assistant coach Randi Richardson-Thornley was named head coach in April 2017. Last year’s team even voiced their own positive...

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