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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

Noah Wright, Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter - Spring 2021

 

All content by Noah Wright
Serving as security, Hartless ensures patrons enter Club 301 legally.

A night in the life of a Club 301 doorman

Noah Wright, Contributor
November 24, 2021

Stepping into Club 301, you are met with the bright lights of neon signs, the faint sound of billiard balls being hit into each other and fighting not to be overpowered by the music blasting from the dance...

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All photos courtesy of  the interviewees | Maj. David Liapis (then Lt.), Air Force ROTC Detachment 895 Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, converses with members of the Royal Netherlands Army while touring a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft that was parked at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, May 7, 2013.

Community celebrates veterans and their service

Noah Wright, Contributor
November 11, 2021

On Nov. 11, 1918, at 11 a.m. the world saw the end of World War I. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month ended four years of violence which impacted the entire globe.  More than 100 years...

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Bella Brown, Women’s Soccer, one of the winners of the M-Brace award

Athletics End of Year Celebration

Noah Wright, Staff Reporter
June 2, 2021

The sports seasons are officially over for the teams here at CWU. With the end of playing comes the celebration for our school’s athletes.  On May 27, the annual Welly Awards was held. Even though...

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Senior John DuPree

Why everyone should take the time to stretch their muscles

Noah Wright, Columnist
May 26, 2021

Creaky knees, stiff necks, worn shoulders and tight backs are all things that we go through on a daily basis. With age comes wear and tear on our bodies, but like everything in life we can prevent some...

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Photo courtesy of CWU Athletics | Braydon Maier

GNAC Multi’s Championship: a strong step towards the conference title

Noah Wright, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2021

With the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Outdoor Track and Field Championship last week, the Wildcat track and field team saw themselves going into the final competition strong.  The CWU...

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Courtesy of CWU Athletics

The 2021 Wildcat Gala: A week of philanthropy

Noah Wright, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2021

The annual Wildcat Gala and Hall of Fame induction ceremony, usually known as an “evening of celebration and philanthropy,” is an important night for CWU Athletics.  However, COVID-19 has caused...

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Courtesy of CWU Athletics

Andrew Harris throws to a higher stage

Noah Wright, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2021

“Hammer is something that most people don’t know about, but it is a wild event,” Kevin Adkisson, track and field head coach, said. “It is essentially a shot put on a 3-foot wire that the athletes...

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Rugby is superior to football

Rugby is superior to football

Noah Wright
April 28, 2021

When I am asked what my favorite sport is I unquestionably say, “Rugby,” to which people usually reply, “isn’t that like football?” As someone who has played both sports for more than 10 years,...

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Ellensburg High School sophomore Olivia Anderson has risen as a top prospect in the country. She has received 23 college letters.

Following the Olympic Road

Noah Wright, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2021

The Olympic stage is where a nation's best athletes compete for the world to see. For those fortunate enough to play on this stage, their world changes.  One person that has started down this path...

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COVID-19 brings another opponent for athletes

COVID-19 brings another opponent for athletes

Noah Wright, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2021

2020 saw the rise of COVID-19 and with it came a new standard for athletics here at CWU. With seasons started back up, there is a new procedure that has created an extra opponent for student-athletes to...

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Because of the weekly COVID testing, runners are able to compete without masks.

Putting some distance between the team and COVID in 2021

Noah Wright, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2021

Due to the sudden emergence of COVID-19 last year, there was a cancelation to the 2020 track season. For distance runners on the Track and Field team it has been more than a year and a half since the last...

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