XC gets set to line up at the Lewis-Clark State Invite
Bryce Weedman, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2018
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On Oct. 13, CWU Cross Country will hit the road looking to improve on their already impressive season, with the women and the men both currently sitting at fifth in the conference standings. As the season progresses, CWU has their sights set on improving their standings going into the GNAC Championshi...
Hudson brings strength to men’s basketball
Dez Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2018
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Westchester High School in Los Angeles, California is nationally recognized as one of the best high school basketball programs on the west coast. It has produced many professional basketball players over the years, and 18-year-old CWU freshman guard Zellie Hudson is hoping to add to that list. Hudson ...
Soccer ready for conference rival WWU
Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018
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CWU Women’s Soccer gets their first chance to play under the lights at the newly-renovated Tomlinson Stadium this Saturday, where they will face Western Washington University (WWU). This being a rivalry game, head coach Michael Farrand challenges the CWU community by expecting a thousand fans to a...
Men’s basketball gets a fresh look for a fresh season
Desmond Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018
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At the end of last season, the CWU men’s basketball team faced many obstacles. The team had to find a new head coach after the release of long-term head coach Greg Sparling, and had to deal with losing players to season-ending injuries and graduation. Many considered this a rebuilding stage for the...
Volleyball prepares to make quick work of MSUB
Wyatt Simmons, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018
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The CWU volleyball team will play Montana State University Billings (MSUB) on the road Oct. 6. The Wildcats come into the matchup with an overall record of 14-2, including a 8-1 record within the GNAC. MSUB enters the matchup with a 7-8 overall record and a 1-7 record within the GNAC. This will be...
CWU Cross Country begins to hit stride for 2018
Aaron Zewdie, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018
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The CWU cross country teams have had three meets so far this season. The Wildcats are a young team and it’s early in the season, but they are looking forward to future meets to attempt to meet their goals and expectations. The CWU cross country teams are looking to move up notches in the conferen...
Opinion: What is a sack in today’s NFL?
Will Ortner, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018
As we enter the fourth week of the NFL season, one thing is clear: the league has gone soft. It seems that every time a quarterback gets tackled, a flag gets thrown. Players and fans alike have voiced their displeasure as many of the plays that are being flagged for roughing the passer seem like regular fo...
Stadium renovations bring buzz to Tomlinson
Bryce Weedman, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018
On Saturday Sept. 29, CWU unveiled the newly renovated Tomlinson Stadium, a project worth $4.5 million that had been in the works since June. The Wildcats lost to West Texas A&M 28 – 26 in a nail biter that went down to the last play. The loss was unfortunate, but the atmosphere around the newly...
Seahawks review after getting healthy against the Cowboys
Matt Escamilla, Scene Editor
September 28, 2018
After the first three games two of which were on the road-- and an upcoming game against the awful Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, it’s a good time to evaluate and continue to have a high standard for the Hawks. The Seahawks are currently experiencing a shortage of defensive talent. They let Michae...
CWU strives to increase concussion safety for athletes
Hanson Lee, Sports Editor
September 28, 2018
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CWU wide receiver Landon Jones is set to receive the punt from the Texas A&M Commerce Lions. It’s a line drive and Jones gets ready to make a return upfield. With stadium lights illuminating the field, Jones runs toward the ball, but before he can catch it, he gets hit. “All I remember was â...
CWU football preps for home-opener under the lights
Hanson Lee, Sports Editor
September 27, 2018
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School is in session and Wildcat Football is already well underway for the 2018 calendar year. The Wildcats are 3-1 on the season thus far and remain undefeated within the GNAC, with their only loss coming from week one when they faced off against Division I opponent Eastern Washington University. “Th...
Soccer sets their sights on the Wolves
Miles King, Editor-In-Chief
September 27, 2018
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The CWU women’s soccer team will take on Western Oregon University (WOU) Thursday, Sept. 27 at home. The Wildcats are coming off a 0-2 loss to Seattle Pacific University (SPU) on Saturday. CWU sophomore goalkeeper Emily Thomson had four saves for the Wildcats but allowed two goals. Makayla Sonstel...
