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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 Justice League’s starting offense

Parker Wood, Columnist
November 21, 2024

The Legion of Doom has made the ultimate gamble– They have challenged the Justice League of America (JLA) to an 11 on 11 football match for control of the world. Superman, being the goodie two-shoes...

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Gavin, Jaxin, and Tina McCallum after a high school game.

Brothers in Arms

Parker Wood, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2024

The Central Washington Wildcat family is a vast and expansive one, shown by the generations who continue to attend the college, in the alumni and the different sports teams. The Wildcat football team has...

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Tanner Volk celebrating on the field. (Photo courtesy Nevaeh Capetillo)

A ball hawk among Wildcats

Parker Wood, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2024

Central Washington University has one of the best defenses in the Lone Star Conference (LSC), boasting the second lowest points allowed with 121 points through nine games, in part due to senior defensive...

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'Cats on the sideline. (Photo by Parker Wood)

Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting

Parker Wood, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024

Oct. 26 was a busy day for Wildcats as five different Wildcat teams took on a variety of matchups, including a championship for cross country and a homecoming game for the football team. With only one...

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Team members cheering on the sideline. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson Sports Media)

Back in Black: Women’s Rugby wins home-opener, season debut 106-0

Parker Wood, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2024

The Wildcats women’s rugby team returns to the field after 168 days. After losing seven of their last nine games, the Wildcats made their debut at home on Oct. 19. With new and returning faces alike,...

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Marianna Payne (Photo courtesy Jacob Thompson sports media)

Wildcats surge ahead

Parker Wood, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2024

The Wildcats volleyball team have started the season with seven straight conference wins, continuing an eight conference game winning streak they ended last season with before falling in the NCAA West...

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Jordan Bartlow kicking ball. (Photo courtesy Andy Guerrero Sports Media)

660 days later… Jordan Bartlow Returns

Parker Wood, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2024

After two surgeries and being told to hang up her cleats, Jordan Bartlow is back on the field for CWU after 660 days. Bartlow suffered a back injury early in 2023 but recently got cleared by doctors...

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