Club baseball takes first swing
Nick Jahnke, Sports Editor
May 29, 2019
There’s a new option available for students who play baseball but didn’t make it onto CWU’s team or just want a chance to play. CWU Club Baseball had its first season after being formed this year, and is looking for new recruits for next year’s season. Club Baseball President Pete Ramsay said tha...
Volleyball makes postseason preparations
Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 22, 2019
In November 2018, the CWU Volleyball Team wrapped up their season. The Wildcats finished 23-6 overall with a 16-4 conference record, according to the Wildcat Sports website. The team was able to make it to west regionals, winning the first game 3-2 against California State University, Los Angeles. The...
Shindruk nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2019
CWU Track and Field long-distance runner Alexa Shindruk has been nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year. She is the only representative of CWU this year. Each school in the NCAA can nominate up to two women, as long as at least one is a student-athlete of color or international descent. The nomination...
Athletes grind in the summertime
Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 22, 2019
The last whistle blown, and the last game-winning shot. Every season ends eventually, but for athletes, the training never stops. The academic year comes to an end in June, but what do athletes do during the summer? For some athletes, summer is a break and a vacation. Like other students it is their...
OPR & Intramurals offer summer activities
Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 15, 2019
If you are staying in Ellensburg this summer, you may be wondering how to stay active. There are activities offered this summer both from Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals (OPR) and CWU Intramurals. According to CWU’s website, OPR offers many different rentals for all types of summer activities from ...
Men’s basketball fills gaps in offseason
Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2019
CWU Men’s Basketball has added seven players to the team roster so far this offseason. Recruiting is a year-long process but at this time of the year, players signing is at a peak. Here’s a look at the newest players you’ll see on the court next winter. Micah Pollard, Guard, Foss High School Micah...
Athletics to hold 36th Hall of Fame inductions
Nick Jahnke, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019
National champions Krissy Tandle-Richerson, Russell Ferguson and the 1986 Men’s Swimming Team have been chosen as the newest editions to CWU’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Athletics will celebrate their achievements during their time here on May 18 as part of the 36th Hall of Fame induction ceremony. ...
AJ Wood winds up and brings it home
Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 15, 2019
If you don’t know who junior AJ Wood is, then you should remember the name. Wood is a pitcher for CWU Baseball, and according to his teammates and coaches, he is a stand out player, and human being. Wood attended C.K. McClatchy High School in Sacramento, California. He did not have his father arou...
Sports complex project awaits next phases
Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 9, 2019
Phase two and three of the CWU complex project do not have a set start date due to the lack of funding, but the university knows what the end goal should look like, according to Athletic Director Dennis Francois. Students, faculty and alumni had the chance to experience the newly updated Tomlinson Stadium...
Track prepares for GNAC chamionships
Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2019
The CWU Track and Field season is winding down to its final two events. This weekend, the team will travel to Monmouth, Oregon for the GNAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Western Oregon University (WOU) will host the championship event May 10-11. CWU will join WOU, Alaska Anchorage University,...
Moore invited to Seahawks’ mini-camp
Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 9, 2019
The Wildcat’s senior offensive linemen James Moore has been invited by the Seattle Seahawks to attend rookie mini-camp. General manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll extended the invite to Moore following this year’s NFL draft. “I’m so blessed to have this opportunity, and I want...
ROTC defines ideal soldier
Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
May 1, 2019
It’s still dark, but the sun has just begun to rise over the hills of Kittitas county. It’s 5:45 a.m. and Army ROTC cadets arrive at the John Wayne Trail next to the Ellensburg fairgrounds. Cadet soldiers line up with their 30 to 40 pound packs on their backs and in full gear ready to take on the ...