The Observer

Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Charis Jones, Sports Editor
January 18, 2024

Shaina Afoa, (Women's Basketball, Track & Field, Volleyball): Afoa was a tri-sport letter-winner during her tenure as an art/graphic design major at CWU from 2008-2011. Post-graduation, Afoa...

Lady Cats navigate triumphs and challenges through midseason

Charis Jones, Sports Editor
January 11, 2024

The CWU women’s basketball team’s overall record currently stands at 12-4 with a Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) record of 3-1. The team went on an eight-game winning streak over winter...

Northwest Sports Management Summit: curiosity answered for CWU students

Lily Goold, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2023

Excitement and interest were generated as the fourth annual Northwest Sports Management Summit kicked off in the newly renovated Nicholson Pavilion on Thursday, Nov. 6. Hosted by the Northwest Center...

Honoring CWU women’s soccer seniors

Maria Mann, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2023

The seniors’ final game was against Saint Martin’s University (SMU) on the frigid fall evening of Saturday, Nov. 4, at Tomlinson Stadium. The teams were closely matched, with neither side scoring...

A look into the changes at Nicholson Pavilion

Lily Goold, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2023

The Nicholson Pavilion was transformed into an entirely new space, featuring an expanded indoor field, a state-of-the-art weight room and dedicated academic classrooms. This milestone was marked by a ribbon...

Defensive dominance and punting precision: Wildcats’ success stories

Charis Jones, Sports Editor
October 28, 2023

EMMA DAOUD-HEBERT Emma Daoud-Hebert’s journey to success in the realm of collegiate athletics goes beyond individual accolades. As the latest recipient of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference...

CWU homecoming: where family, alumni, and athletes shine

Lily Goold, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2023

CWU’s Homecoming and Family weekend brought together a vibrant crowd of family, alumni and friends. Visitors gathered to enjoy a day filled with sports including women’s soccer, volleyball...

A Strikeout ending to Mariners season

Lily Goold, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2023

The Seattle Mariners ended their chance for back to back playoff appearances when losing 6-1 to the Texas Rangers on Oct. 1. Not making it to the postseason had an upcoming of comments and thoughts from...

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...