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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

All content by Tre’Jon Henderson
Tessa Hann vs Life University, Photo by Jacob Thompson Thompson Sports Media

Tessa Hann goes to the next level: Joins USA Women’s Rugby

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2023

CWU loose forward Tessa Hann is hitting the field for USA Women’s Rugby. Hann spent four years playing rugby for CWU and has a chance to extend her playing career at the professional level.  “Tessa...

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Team coming together in huddle, Photo By Jacob Thompson

CWU Baseball Leaving it all on the Mound

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2023

The Wildcats ended their season in a pair of losses to the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks and the Western Oregon Wolves. The teams battled in close games to keep their championship hopes alive but came...

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Austin Albertin in action. Photo by Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media

CWU Track and their journey to the GNAC Championships

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

CWU Track and Field competed in the outdoor Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) championships in Monmouth, OR. from May 12 to 13. Hurdler Lauryn Chandler brought home CWU’s lone first-place finish,...

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Sagapolu beating the defense. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media

Keia Mae the CWU Superstar Rugby Queen

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023

Communication major Keia Mae Sagapolu is a four-year letterman who has built quite the resume for the Wildcats. On May 9, Sagapolu was awarded the MA Sorensen award, and was recently selected in March...

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Brenna Board and Head Coach Kevin Adkisson photo by Jacob Thompson , Thompson Sports Media

Track & field delivers strong performance and commemorates seniors at only home meet of the season

The CWU track team delivered a notable performance at their only home meet of the season held on Saturday, April 22, at the CWU Recreation Sports Complex. The team won 11 events and achieved more than...

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CWU men’s rugby and their historic run

CWU men’s rugby and their historic run

Tre’Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2023

The CWU men’s rugby team fell short in the D1A Quarterfinal to the #4 BYU Cougars with a score of 31-62. The team didn't find a way to come back from a 31-point deficit, ending their historic run. But...

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Sagapolu beating the defense. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media

CWU’s women’s rugby team fools in 7’s gold

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2023

The CWU women's rugby team participated in the Fool’s Gold 7’s tournament hosted by Boise State. The Wildcats dominated as they went 4-0 overall. The Wildcats first defeated the Montana State A...

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Erica Cabanos mid-jump. Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson: Thompson Sports Media

Racing around the globe: CWU competes in Oregon and California

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2023

CWU Track & Field competed in four meets in California and Oregon. Lauryn Chandler and McCall DeChenne performed well for the Wildcats earning conditional qualifying times. Head Coach Kevin Adkisson...

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Johan Correa. Courtesy of Jacob Thompson, Thompson Sports Media.

Racing to the top: CWU competes in the Ken Shannon Last Chance Meet

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2023

The CWU track & field team traveled to The Dempsey Indoor Facility in Seattle to compete in a meet full of Division I programs, as the regular indoor season ended at the Ken Shannon Last Chance Meet...

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Photo courtesy of CWU

El equipo de rugby de hombres busca derrotar la temporada de 2023

Tre'Jon Henderson, Reportero del personal
March 3, 2023

El equipo de rugby masculino de CWU busca seguir con su serie de victorias contra Saint Mary's en este próximo enfrentamiento el sábado 18 de febrero. Los Wildcats seguirán intentando ganar una vez...

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Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media

Dominating the diamond: CWU softball’s strong start to the season

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023

The CWU softball team has started off their season with displays of skill and determination. The ladies opened their season strong, winning their last three games, two of which were against Corban University...

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Who’s the NBA’s GOAT?

Tre'Jon Henderson, Columnist
February 22, 2023

Some may say the GOAT conversation between Michael Jordan and Lebron James will never be known. Some argue that the eras the two played in were two different types of basketball. One era was tough and...

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CWU WBB Seniors. Photo Courtesy of Jacob Thompson, Thompson Sports Media

Lady Wildcats thrive on and off the court

Charis Jones and Tre'Jon Henderson
February 22, 2023

CWU women’s basketball has put on a show this season with a 19-6 overall record so far. Their most recent game took place Saturday, Feb. 18 against Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) in Nampa, Idaho...

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Men’s rugby looks to smash the 2023 season

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2023

CWU’s men’s rugby team looks to continue their win streak versus Saint Mary’s in this upcoming Saturday. Feb. 18 showdown. The Wildcats will be attempting to extend their win streak to five. Thornley...

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Isaac Perry. Photo by Jacob Thompson, Thompson Sports Photos

CWU’s dynamic athletic trainer duo

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023

CWU athletic trainers Isaac Perry and Annie Espinoza share their passion for athletics. Perry, long-time assistant since 2014 appointed head trainer in 2017, and Espinoza, a year removed from her 2022...

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Erica Cabanos making the effort. Photo by Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media

CWU’s track and field team thrives under new management

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2023

CWU’s track team takes on new challenges as the indoor competition starts. The Wildcats are going into the winter season with 19 new freshmen as well as new additions to the coaching staff, according...

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Safety sign in front of Nicholson Pavilion.

Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams set to play in Nicholson Pavillion

Deacon Tuttle and Tre’Jon Henderson
January 18, 2023

The newly renovated Nicholson Pavilion is game-time ready for CWU and their upcoming opponents. On Jan. 21, CWU women’s basketball will be facing off against Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) at home....

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