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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

Julio Rodriguez signaling the crowd. Photo by Steph Chambers

Mariners Spring Training

Deacon Tuttle, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2023

Spring is the season of renewal, but sooner than expected the Seattle Mariners got a taste of that last season with their appearance in the American League Division Series (ALDS). Snapping the infamous...

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CWU WBB Seniors. Photo Courtesy of Jacob Thompson, Thompson Sports Media

Lady Wildcats thrive on and off the court

Charis Jones and Tre'Jon Henderson
February 22, 2023

CWU women’s basketball has put on a show this season with a 19-6 overall record so far. Their most recent game took place Saturday, Feb. 18 against Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) in Nampa, Idaho...

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Photo courtesy of CWU

Men’s rugby looks to smash the 2023 season

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2023

CWU’s men’s rugby team looks to continue their win streak versus Saint Mary’s in this upcoming Saturday. Feb. 18 showdown. The Wildcats will be attempting to extend their win streak to five. Thornley...

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Zach Matlock warming up. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Photos

Sports and nutritional self-care at CWU

Deacon Tuttle, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2023

Whether it’s dunking basketballs into hoops or cookies into milk, CWU athletes know that in the on and offseason they need to be conscious of their nutrition.  Calories, carbohydrates, protein and...

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Johan Correa. Photo Courtesy of Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Photo

Track & Field approaches closing of their indoor season

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2023

With the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Indoor Championship right around the corner, CWU’s track and field team is readying themselves before they step foot into The Podium in Spokane, Washington...

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The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate in the endzone. Photo by Bill Streicher

Ellensburg hotspots prepare for Super Bowl

Deacon Tuttle, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023

Football, apps, cheers, tears, and a plethora of oversized televisions; with plenty of time to spare before kickoff, Ellensburg has several Super Bowl spots to pick from.  Super Bowl XLVII is set for...

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Pitcher Ryan Arredondo. Photo by Jacob Thompson, Thompson Sports Photos.

CWU Baseball swings into spring season

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023

The latest talk regarding the baseball team came from the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) preseason coaches poll, where CWU tied for third place with Montana State University- Billings (MSU-...

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Isaac Perry. Photo by Jacob Thompson, Thompson Sports Photos

CWU’s dynamic athletic trainer duo

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023

CWU athletic trainers Isaac Perry and Annie Espinoza share their passion for athletics. Perry, long-time assistant since 2014 appointed head trainer in 2017, and Espinoza, a year removed from her 2022...

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Matt Poquette handling the ball. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media

Matt Poquette wins player of the week

Tre Henderson, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2023

Matt Poquette, the 6-foot-6-inch senior forward, won men’s basketball Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) player of the week on Jan. 23.  Poquette put up a double-double performance with 17...

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Junior catcher Anna Fridell. Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson

CWU softball prepares to play ball

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2023

With Spring right around the corner, CWU’s softball team has been preparing during the off-season to finally get their time to shine.  Third-baseman Myiah Seaton shared some of what the team has...

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Brayde Hirai showing off the ball. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports

‘Burg to the Beach: CWU Baseball preps for California road trip

Deacon Tuttle, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2023

CWU baseball is going from training in the brisk of Ellensburg to the sun-soaked state of California, as they begin their season on Feb. 3. To start the roughly three-week road stretch, they will be playing...

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Patrick Rogers tips away a pass during a game at Tomlinson stadium. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Photos

Patrick Rogers stacks up the accolades

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2023

CWU football defensive back Patrick Rogers has already been named to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-American First Team Defense, but decided to take it a step further and claim the...

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