The Observer

Dedication, drive and time management: the lives of CWU student-athletes

Charis Jones, Sports Editor
October 16, 2023

Juliette Williams Background Meet Juliette Williams, a distinguished track & field sprinter majoring in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing Management, along...

Volk’s 7-interception-streak powers CWU football: a team united for success

Lily Goold, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2023

CWU football’s safety Tanner Volk has been awarded his third straight Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week award. Volk is also leading the National Collegiate Athlete’s Association (NCAA)...

CWU athlete’s perspective on ‘person first, player second’

Anna Fridell and Isaac Hinson
May 31, 2023

The number on the back of a jersey isn’t the only thing that defines who an athlete is. To be a student-athlete comes with an extra responsibility of balancing multiple identities, according...

Tessa Hann goes to the next level: Joins USA Women’s Rugby

Tre’Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2023

CWU loose forward Tessa Hann is hitting the field for USA Women’s Rugby. Hann spent four years playing rugby for CWU and has a chance to extend her playing career at the professional level. “Tessa...

Kiante Goudeau: A young coach with a detailed approach to elevating CWU’s cornerbacks

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2023

CWU football has welcomed three new graduate assistant coaches to their staff, each bringing their own expertise and enthusiasm to the team. Joining the ranks is Amanda Ruller, an offensive assistant,...

CWU Baseball Leaving it all on the Mound

Tre’Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2023

The Wildcats ended their season in a pair of losses to the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks and the Western Oregon Wolves. The teams battled in close games to keep their championship hopes alive but came...

Inside look: Women’s rugby forward Tessa Hann talks strategy, leadership, and growth

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

The CWU women’s rugby team recently concluded their season with an 11-7 overall record, and junior loose forward Tessa Hann had lots to reflect on in terms of their journey. “I think our team has...

CWU Track and their journey to the GNAC Championships

Tre’Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

CWU Track and Field competed in the outdoor Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) championships in Monmouth, OR. from May 12 to 13. Hurdler Lauryn Chandler brought home CWU’s lone first-place finish,...

CWU Baseball punches ticket to GNAC playoffs

Ryan Gildersleeve, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023

CWU baseball’s regular season has come to a close after their series of games against Montana State-Billings (MSUB) on May 4th & 5th. CWU came into the game in desperate need of a win, and were able...

Pro sports professionals offer a look into their industry during Seattle pro sport panel

Anna Fridell, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023

An audience of prospective sport industry minds gathered in Black Hall 151 on May 1 to hear the stories of Coordinator of Guest Experiences for the Seattle Mariners Jasmine Garza and Membership Sales Executive...

CWU softball bids farewell to seniors and reflects on challenges and triumphs

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023

CWU's softball team recently celebrated its senior night, marking the end of an era for many its players. Senior infielder Myiah Seaton shared her reflections on the emotional roller coaster of striving...

Keia Mae the CWU Superstar Rugby Queen

Tre’Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023

Communication major Keia Mae Sagapolu is a four-year letterman who has built quite the resume for the Wildcats. On May 9, Sagapolu was awarded the MA Sorensen award, and was recently selected in March...