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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

Jackson Roberts

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter

Sports Editor – Fall 2024

Staff Reporter – Winter 2024, Spring 2024

All content by Jackson Roberts
Eli Williams dribbling up the court.

Preparation for Perfection

Jackson Roberts, Sports Editor
November 14, 2024

Men’s basketball non-conference schedule started with a 85-61 win vs Pacific Lutheran University but the Wildcats had a tough test ahead of them as they hosted the California Collegiate Athletic Association...

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Harris throwing down lob pass from Williams. (Photo courtesy of Alistair Hennessey)

New faces make a statement

Jackson Roberts, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024

The Wildcats took down Pacific Lutheran University 85-61 in a scrimmage with the ‘Cats picking up where they left off last season. It was the first game played since the Wildcats took home the Great...

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Livy and Camy's first game together. (Photo courtesy Livy Sander)

Livy and Cami Sander – Senior and Freshman sisters – cheer together

Jackson Roberts, Sports Editor
October 31, 2024

CWU cheer has a new sister duo as senior flier Livy Sander welcomed her little sister freshman back spot Cami Sander to the team. This is the first opportunity the Sander sisters get to cheer beside one...

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Tyler Flanagan after scoring a touchdown.

The Cats are Back in Town

Jackson Roberts, Sports Editor
October 3, 2024

CWU students and alumni packed the stands of Tomlinson Stadium for the first home game of the young 2024 football season. The Wildcats defeated Western New Mexico University (WNMU) in a one sided 36-0...

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Student-athletes recognized at Wellys

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2024

The Welly’s award ceremony was hosted on May 20 at CWU to recognize student-athletes for the work they have put into their respective sports. Twenty awards were handed out and every athlete dressed up...

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Austin Ohland after mound visit. 
(Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Medis)

First-team all wildcats

Jackson Roberts and Devanee Lopez
May 23, 2024

The CWU baseball season did not end the way the Wildcats wanted it to but their efforts throughout the season did not go unnoticed. Numerous players were recognized with awards for their outstanding play...

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New Faces Same Goals

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2024

Following a 2023-2024 season where the men’s basketball team won the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament, CWU will lose many key contributors due to graduation. The Wildcat’s future...

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Ashlee Laver Celebrating.
(Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

CWU softball season comes to an end

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2024

Despite a rough start to the season, the Wildcats were able to make a push for the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship Tournament that commenced on Thursday, May 2. The CWU softball...

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CWU night at T-Mobile Park

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2024

CWU students and alumni traveled to T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington on April 27 to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Seattle Mariners. With the 2,000 tickets allotted for the CWU section...

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Jonathan Garza going through his windup.  (Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

Jonathan Garza deals No-Hitter

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2024

April 6 was a big day for CWU baseball; junior starting pitcher Jonathan Garza ll mowed through Saint Martin University's lineup not allowing one batter to record a hit in seven innings of work. This game...

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Coach Storey giving pep talk in GNAC championship game. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

Career Highlight: Head Coach Desi Storey reaches 700 wins

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2024

Head coach of CWU’s baseball team, Desi Storey, reached a career milestone of 700 career wins in his time coaching here in Ellensburg, Washington. Storey has spent 33 seasons as the head coach of the...

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Sound Bite #2

Sound Bite #2

This Week in Music  Welcome to this week's issue of Sound Bite! Recently J. Cole released “Might Delete Later” where he snapped back at Kendrick Lamar for his diss on “Like That” from Future...

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Bradley Swillie driving to the basket.

Freshman Standouts: Carrying the Torch for the Men’s Basketball Team

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2024

Following a historical season of CWU men’s basketball winning the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) tournament, the Wildcats will be losing key seniors to graduation. The 2024-2025 season is...

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Samaad Hector driving into paint. (Photo by Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

Men’s Basketball Crowned GNAC Champions

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2024

The CWU men’s basketball went through a gauntlet in the GNAC conference tournament but were able to come out on top after a hard-fought season. The tournament was held on March 7-9 and for the first...

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Andrew Sharp holding CWU flag. 
(Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

Sharp leads off season with GNAC Player of the Week

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2024

The CWU baseball season is underway and the Wildcats have already received Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) awards. Sophomore first baseman and catcher Andrew Sharp started the season off strong...

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Asher Cai shoots from downtown. Photo courtesy Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media

Asher Cai awarded Division II National Player of the Week

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
February 29, 2024

With the final regular season game happening tonight, Thursday, Feb. 29, the CWU women’s basketball team has an overall record of 18-10 and conference record of 9-7. They have clinched a spot in the...

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Colby Gennett makes an unbalanced three-pointer. Photo courtesy Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media

Consecutive career highs as CWU pushes for playoffs

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2024

Coming into the final stretch of the CWU men’s basketball season, the Wildcats sit at an overall record of 15-8 and 8-6 in Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) play. Following a loss on the road...

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The CWU student section packed out during a game against Western Washington University. Photo courtesy Jacob Thompson.

Fueled by the fans

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2024

CWU’s new and improved Nicholson Pavilion reopened to the public on Oct. 7, but they didn’t stop there as a brand-new student section was also opened for students to establish new traditions and have...

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The CWU student section packed out during a game against Western Washington University. Photo courtesy Jacob Thompson.

Energizados por los admiradores

Jackson Roberts, Reportero
February 16, 2024

El 7 de octubre se presentó al público el nuevo pabellón Nicholson que ha sido mejorado. Sin embargo, fueron más allá al abrir una nueva sección para que los estudiantes establezcan nuevas tradiciones...

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Super Bowl Sunday in Vegas

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2024

The NFL conference championships have wrapped up and fans finally have their answer for who will be playing in the 2024 Super Bowl. The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs for the NFL’s...

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Records broken in CWU track and field

Raya Miron and Jackson Roberts
February 2, 2024

Track and field has reaped the rewards of their work over the last couple weeks as five athletes were awarded with Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Field Athlete of the Week honors during the...

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Looking back on the Wildcats nationally-ranked season

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024

The CWU women’s volleyball team finished the season with an overall record of 20-7. This secured their spot at number 22 in the nation following their season ending in a loss to California State University,...

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Junior safety Tanner Volk in his second season before switching jerseys to the prestigious number 44. 
(Photo courtesy Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media)

Volk voted top defensive player in Division II

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2024

Junior safety Tanner Volk was awarded the Cliff Harris award which is given to the nation’s top defensive player in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. His season consisted...

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