By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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

Coach Fisk with a smile photo by Jacob Thompson, Thompson Sports Media

CWU Football hosts annual kid’s camp and kicks off with their Spring game

CWU Football hosted their annual kids camp on April 29 at Tomlinson Stadium. The camp began from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the campers brought excitement and energy on a Saturday morning. Head Coach Chris...

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Brenna Board and Head Coach Kevin Adkisson photo by Jacob Thompson , Thompson Sports Media

Track & field delivers strong performance and commemorates seniors at only home meet of the season

The CWU track team delivered a notable performance at their only home meet of the season held on Saturday, April 22, at the CWU Recreation Sports Complex. The team won 11 events and achieved more than...

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CWU men’s rugby and their historic run

CWU men’s rugby and their historic run

Tre’Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2023

The CWU men’s rugby team fell short in the D1A Quarterfinal to the #4 BYU Cougars with a score of 31-62. The team didn't find a way to come back from a 31-point deficit, ending their historic run. But...

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Reid Rasmussen on the mound, Photo by Jacob Thompson

Reid Rasmussen & the Wildcat baseball team push toward end of season

Charis Jones and Ryan Gildersleeve
April 26, 2023

The Wildcats traveled to Monmouth, Oregon on the weekend of April 15 where they fell short to the Western Oregon University (WOU) Wolves in each match of their four-game series.  These games held a...

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Jacob Basham, Photo by Jacob Thompson

CWU football coaching staff welcomes new faces and promotes an old one

Isaac Hinson, Sports Editor
April 26, 2023

CWU Football Head Coach Chris Fisk has some new help in the coaching staff, as well as a returning face in a new position.  James Basham and Ronnie Scott have taken over as Defensive Line Coach and...

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Wellington and Mariner Moose. Photo by Brittany Cinderella

Seattle Mariners welcome the Wildcats to T-Mobile Park

Brittany Cinderella, Copy Desk Lead
April 26, 2023

The crowds were filled with crimson, black and white at T-Mobile Park as the Seattle Mariners welcomed CWU students, staff, alum and fans for CWU Mariners Night. CWU-themed Mariners jerseys were given...

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Sagapolu beating the defense. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media

CWU’s women’s rugby team fools in 7’s gold

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2023

The CWU women's rugby team participated in the Fool’s Gold 7’s tournament hosted by Boise State. The Wildcats dominated as they went 4-0 overall. The Wildcats first defeated the Montana State A...

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Daoud-Herbert with her teammates. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media

From the court to recovery: meet All-American volleyball player Emma Herbert

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2023

Emma Daoud-Herbert, the junior middle blocker from Woodinville High School, is a multi-award winning player, most recognizable title being named an All-American volleyball player. As a role model and a...

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Bobby Wagner’s homecoming: a closer look at Seattle’s legendary linebacker

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2023

The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed linebacker Bobby Wagner to a one-year contract worth $5.5 million, bringing back one of the NFL's most respected defensive players for the 2023 season. After being...

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Ohland standing at base. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media)

Austin Ohland wins GNAC player of the week honors

Ryan Gildersleeve, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2023

Austin Ohland has been a consistent slugger for the CWU baseball team for the past four years, and after earning Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) player of the week honors last week, Ohland is...

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Erica Cabanos mid-jump. Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson: Thompson Sports Media

Racing around the globe: CWU competes in Oregon and California

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2023

CWU Track & Field competed in four meets in California and Oregon. Lauryn Chandler and McCall DeChenne performed well for the Wildcats earning conditional qualifying times. Head Coach Kevin Adkisson...

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Senior infielder Harlee Carpenter. Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson: Thompson Sports Media

CWU softball’s recent venture down the coast

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2023

As spring season sports hit full stride, CWU softball traveled down to Turlock, California from Mar. 31 to April 2 to compete in the annual Tournament of Champions. Over the course of their three-day showdown,...

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