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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

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The 49ers will win the Super Bowl in the next two years

Hunter Rhea, Columnist
February 20, 2025

The San Francisco 49ers have caused me heartache, heartbreak and moral defeat this past season. But I have a strategy that will help the Niners take over the National Football Conference (NFC) and take...

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When there's one, there's two: Drew Klein and E’lexis Hollis take the GNAC by storm.

When there’s one, there’s two: Drew Klein and E’lexis Hollis take the GNAC by storm.

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2025

Drew Klein, a multi event senior on the track and field team at Central, is ranked second in the west, ninth in the country for the heptathlon and 19th in the vault while leading the Great Northwest Athletic...

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Ben Leid vs Northwest Nazarene University in 2024.

“Leiding” the Charge: Ben Leid named to Division 2 West Region and All American Team

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2025

Ben Leid, the senior outfielder out of Corvallis, Ore. is making the most out of his preseason by being nominated for Pre Season All-American and Pre Season All West Region Team. Leid is no stranger...

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Former Wildcat Leads USA National Team In HSBC Rugby Sevens Tournament

Former Wildcat Leads USA National Team In HSBC Rugby Sevens Tournament

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2025

Jack Wendling, CWU alumni and former Center for the men's rugby team led the USA SVNS National Team in the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Tournament in Perth, Australia. After five years...

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Wildcats represent Central at USA Women’s Rugby Pathway Camp

Wildcats represent Central at USA Women’s Rugby Pathway Camp

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2025

CWU women’s Rugby players Lilly Thomas along with Vai Pulu attended the USA Rugby Sevens Pathway Camp over the course of the holiday break in Chula Vista, California. The five-day camp, hosted by the...

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Photo by Yohanes Goodell

The annual Barrio Fiesta creates a “Home away from home”

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

Filipino culture was celebrated through food and dance at the Barrio Fiesta at Barto Hall. Barrio, also known as Barangay, means “village” in the Philippines.   The Filipino American Student Association...

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Cat Tank Team photo and ad provided by Cat Tank

Real experience, real judges, Cat Tank

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023

Students prepared to pitch their new business ideas to a tank of business professionals in their very own version of Shark Tank called Cat Tank which will take place on May 19. Instead of the show’s...

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David Hartless. Photo courtesy of CWU

Dave Hartless’ mission: Striving for change one student at a time

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2023

While some may know him as ‘Big Dave’ on 88.1 The ‘Burg or as a bouncer at Club 301, fourth-year political science major Dave Hartless has also become known for his work as the student board member...

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Daoud-Herbert with her teammates. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media

From the court to recovery: meet All-American volleyball player Emma Herbert

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2023

Emma Daoud-Herbert, the junior middle blocker from Woodinville High School, is a multi-award winning player, most recognizable title being named an All-American volleyball player. As a role model and a...

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Hunter and Quincy eating tacos!

We found the best taco trucks so you wouldn’t have to, let’s taco-bout it!

Hunter Rhea and Quincy Taylor
April 12, 2023

There are many opportunities to grab a quick bite to eat in Ellensburg, and taco trucks can be found around the corner of most major streets in town. Observer columnists Hunter Rhea and Quincy Taylor decided...

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