The Observer

Rugby hits the pitch hard in preparation for WSU

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019

Coming up this Friday, the CWU men’s rugby team will be hosting a matchup with Washington State University (WSU). Men’s rugby center Jack Wendling explained why he isn’t intimidated at all by...

Wildcats gear up for first meeting with the Clan

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019

Correction 1/18/19: This story originally stated the game was taking place this week and on this Thursday. Both instances have been changed to Jan. 24. The CWU women’s basketball team is hoping they...

Skiing and snowboarding help kick off the the winter season

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018

While some students may not like the cold, others are excited for it because it means it’s snow and ski season. CWU junior Gavin Utley is an avid snowboarder, and he practically lives for this time...

CWU football comes to a close at home

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2018

Head coach Ian Shoemaker’s team will be on the outside looking in when first round playoff action starts next week. CWU finished the regular season 8-3, a record that won’t be good enough for the 2018...

Nationals on the horizon for CWU Golf

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2018

The CWU Golf Club is transitioning from a club team to a varsity team. Caleb Bryant has been a part of the club for two years now and he’s excited for the first steps toward this transition. “We’re...

Senior back adds edge to Wildcat offense

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018

Senior running back Cedric Cooper is proving to be one of the most elite players in the entire GNAC this season. His 813 total yards leads the conference, making him an early candidate for GNAC offensive...

Fall intramurals get underway for CWU

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2018

Fall intramurals are in full swing as some CWU students take a break from studying to play organized sports. There are many sports being offered right now, including football, basketball, soccer and...

Volleyball heads for the border to face off against SFU

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2018

CWU Volleyball is at the midway point of their season. They currently hold an overall record of 14-3, and are tied for second place in the GNAC. Kyla Morgan, a 5-foot-4 junior defender, believes the...

Soccer ready for conference rival WWU

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018

CWU Women’s Soccer gets their first chance to play under the lights at the newly-renovated Tomlinson Stadium this Saturday, where they will face Western Washington University (WWU). This being a rivalry...

Challenge course celebrates 10 years

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

The CWU Challenge Course came to fruition in 2008, and is now celebrating 10 years of being a part of the CWU community. Challenge Course team leader Ann Baker said they still haven’t made any announcements...

CWU Mariners Night Is a Homerun

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2018

CWU students and alumni took over Safeco Field on Friday, May 18 for the annual CWU Mariners Night. There were many things that CWU students could do at the game, including joining in on the CWU pre-game...

Riding the water with 3000 horsepower

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2018

The Albert Lee Appliance Cup, a hydroplane boat racing competition, is one of the featured attractions at Seattle’s Seafair Weekend Festival. CWU freshman Emily Raney is a familiar face at the annual...

Women’s club soccer gets underway at CWU

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2018

There are a few different options for women when it comes to playing soccer at CWU. You can try out for the CWU Women’s Soccer Team, sign up for an intramural soccer squad, or you can play for the women’s...

Reach new heights at Vantage

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2018

The annual CWU rock climbing trip by OPR is happening this spring quarter. The climbing will take place at Vantage. According to the LemkeClimbs.com, Vantage Rock boasts over 700 unique routes. LemkeClimbs.com...

Tennis tournament opens up at CWU

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2018

The CWU Recreation Center is putting together a tennis tournament on Saturday April 28 from noon to 6 p.m. This is the only time of the year that CWU Recreation puts together an organized tennis competition....

OPR puts on new Umptanum Ridge hike

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2018

The Umptanum Ridge used to be an off-limit area for Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals (OPR) to hike, due to governing land laws. This is not the case anymore. “We recently got a new permit from the Governing...