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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

Charis Jones

Charis Jones, Sports Editor

Sports Editor- Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024

Staff Reporter – Winter 2023, Spring 2023

All content by Charis Jones
Former atheltics department photographer Jacob Thompson. 
(Photo by Erin Becker)

Onto new horizons

Charis Jones and Isaac Hinson
May 23, 2024

CWU athletics recently bid farewell to a key member of their team, Jacob Thompson, who oversaw athletics photography and was a digital media graduate assistant (GA) as part of the athletic administration...

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Drew Klein flies into first place in decathlon during GNAC Multi-Event Championship Tournament.
(Photo coutresy of Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

Double the action

Cristopher Comp and Charis Jones
May 16, 2024

GNAC Outdoor Multi-Event Championship Tournament On Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30 the Wildcat track & field team competed at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Outdoor Multi-events...

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Athletic Hall of Fame inductees left to right: Jim Gaudion, Shaina Afoa, Katie Gaudion, Johnny Spevak and Greg Olson. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

A Legacy of Excellence

Charis Jones, Sports Editor
May 9, 2024

After nearly two years of construction, the annual Wildcat Gala & Athletic Hall of Fame found its home back in the Nicholson Arena for the induction of the 41st Hall of Fame class on Saturday, May...

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Redshirt junior Sasha Mitchell running to meet senior outfielder Jillian Hampson at home as she tacks on a run for the Wildcats.

(Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

WILDCATS ROAR

Charis Jones and Isaac Hinson
April 25, 2024

In a closely contested series last weekend against their rivals, the Western Washington University (WWU) Vikings, the CWU softball team battled through every inning and ended with a hard-fought split over...

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CWU softball has currently recorded 224 hits, 111 runs and 102 runs batted in.

Trials and triumphs for CWU softball

Charis Jones, Sports Editor
April 4, 2024

The CWU softball team recently took a brief hiatus from conference play to participate in the Tournament of Champions in Turlock, California. Despite not achieving their desired record, the team showcased...

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Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Charis Jones, Sports Editor
January 18, 2024

Shaina Afoa, (Women's Basketball, Track & Field, Volleyball): Afoa was a tri-sport letter-winner during her tenure as an art/graphic design major at CWU from 2008-2011. Post-graduation, Afoa...

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Senior infielder Harlee Carpenter. Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson: Thompson Sports Media

CWU softball’s recent venture down the coast

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2023

As spring season sports hit full stride, CWU softball traveled down to Turlock, California from Mar. 31 to April 2 to compete in the annual Tournament of Champions. Over the course of their three-day showdown,...

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Photo courtesy of Pexels.

CWU Athletics declares 2023 Hall of Fame inductees

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023

CWU athletics has announced its 40th Hall of Fame class, featuring three individuals and a team. The inductees are Adam Bighill for football, Carolyn Mires for volleyball, Kristen Willis for women's basketball...

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Pitcher Ryan Arredondo. Photo by Jacob Thompson, Thompson Sports Photos.

CWU Baseball swings into spring season

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023

The latest talk regarding the baseball team came from the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) preseason coaches poll, where CWU tied for third place with Montana State University- Billings (MSU-...

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Junior catcher Anna Fridell. Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson

CWU softball prepares to play ball

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2023

With Spring right around the corner, CWU’s softball team has been preparing during the off-season to finally get their time to shine.  Third-baseman Myiah Seaton shared some of what the team has...

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Patrick Rogers tips away a pass during a game at Tomlinson stadium. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Photos

Patrick Rogers stacks up the accolades

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2023

CWU football defensive back Patrick Rogers has already been named to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-American First Team Defense, but decided to take it a step further and claim the...

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Samantha Bowman controlling the boards (Jacob Thompson _ Thompson Sports Media)

Samantha Bowman makes Wildcat history

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2023

CWU’s own Samantha Bowman exceeded 1,000 career rebounds during the women’s basketball game on Jan. 7, making her the first ever student-athlete at CWU to surpass 1,000 in both points and rebounds.  When...

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