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The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Phoebe Lai, Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter – Winter 2020

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Women’s rugby taking on Oregon Sports Union Rugby

Pheobe Lai, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2020

CWU Women’s Rugby will take on Oregon Sports Union Rugby (ORSU) on March 14. ORSU is a Portland premier rugby club and not a collegiate team. Their website states that the team attracts and develops...

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Courtesy of CWU Athletic Communications

Weems and La Rue qualify for national championships

Pheobe Lai, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2020

CWU Track and Field sent athletes to Seattle last weekend for the NCAA DII Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ).  The LCQ gave GNAC track and field athletes a final shot at qualifying for the NCAA DII Indoor...

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Teagan Kimbro

Balancing sports and school

Pheobe Lai, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2020

Not only do college athletes have to deal with homework, studying and tests, but they have to stay on top of those things while also practicing and competing. No matter what sport an athlete competes in,...

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Courtesy of CWU Recreation

Working out on campus: your options

Pheobe Lai, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2020

Students who are looking for opportunities to work out have resources. CWU creates ways for students to enjoy working out and have fun, no matter if you are an athlete or just a student. Personal Training Personal...

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Teagan Kimbro

One of the best tools available: Your smartphone

Pheobe Lai, Columnist
February 13, 2020

Smartphones have become a pivotal communication tool among young people in recent years. It has indeed become a common phenomenon for most youths to feel incomplete  whenever they are out of touch...

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Paneal Holland

Feel the burn with Group X

Pheobe Lai, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2020

Group X is a group training program at CWU. Group X offers different exercises for students to get a unique, instructor-led workout on campus. Group X offers exercises to help students burn calories. According...

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Ellensburg Rodeo Royal Court crowns 2020 queen

Ellensburg Rodeo Royal Court crowns 2020 queen

Pheobe Lai, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2020

Cora Clift, a 17-year-old junior at Ellensburg High School, was crowned as Ellensburg Rodeo Royal Court Queen this year.  The pageant was completed in two days. The first competition day was on Oct....

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 Courtesy of Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports

Ellensburg to Las Vegas: an early look at CWU Softball

Pheobe Lai, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2020

The CWU Softball team is starting their season with a tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Montana State University Billings (MSUB) Desert Stinger tournament will give the team a chance to get some experience...

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