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The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

All content by Glendal Tautua
Wildcats prepare for track season

Wildcats prepare for track season

Glendal Tautua, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2016

The indoor track season will begin on Dec. 4, kicking off this year’s much anticipated track and field season. Some key players have returned  with their eyes set on nationals. There is excitement when...

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Tufaga rushes his way to the lineup

Tufaga rushes his way to the lineup

Glendal Tautua, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2016

When you aren’t heavily recruited, that feeling on your shoulder is more like a chip, pushing you to prove that you are just as good--or better. For running back Jordan Tufaga, a preferred walk-on for...

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CWU’s Manoa a force on rugby pitch

CWU’s Manoa a force on rugby pitch

Glendal Tautua, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2016

A hundred yards from the CWU women’s rugby team’s practice pitch, you can hear distinct yelling coming from players constantly motivating each other. The closer you gets, you can begin to make out...

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World-traveler ends up at CWU

World-traveler ends up at CWU

Glendal Tautua, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2016

Vili Toluta’u, born and raised in Maui, Hawaii has spent most of his life playing rugby. For some it is a hobby, other’s just a game — but for Vili, rugby was passed down by members of his family. “I...

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Wildcats take on familar foe in BYU

Wildcats take on familar foe in BYU

Glendal Tautua, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2016

This past weekend, CWU’s women’s rugby team defeated Collegiate National Champions Quinnipiac University 19-12 in a close and highly competitive match. The battle between CWU and Quinnipiac brings...

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Wildcats use hashtag to unite team

Wildcats use hashtag to unite team

Glendal Tautua, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2016

With Homecoming weekend around the corner, excitement begins to settle in surrounding  school spirit, celebratory activities and most of all, love for our Wildcat athletes. This weekend, the excitement...

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Thornley hired as new rugby coach

Thornley hired as new rugby coach

Glendal Tautua, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2016

The diaspora of professional and collegiate rugby players is a widespread net that stretches over multiple continents, countries and tiny islands scattered in the South Pacific. Since it is an international...

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