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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

Sports: Womens volleyball defeats visiting Simon Fraser in four sets on Saturday

Sports: Women’s volleyball defeats visiting Simon Fraser in four sets on Saturday

November 5, 2013

BY RYAN ROGERS, Staff Reporter The Central Washington volleyball team rebounded from Thursday’s loss to Western Washington as they defeated Simon Fraser in four sets on Saturday night at Nicholson...

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Sports Column: Wildcats offense remains effective in Humboldt State victory despite absence of leading rusher Jordan Todd

Sports Column: Wildcats’ offense remains effective in Humboldt State victory despite absence of leading rusher Jordan Todd

November 3, 2013

BY EVAN THOMPSON, Online Editor Twitter: @evanthompson_11 One of the Wildcats' three running backs who dressed for Saturday's 21-14 victory over Humboldt State hardly knew the offense at all. That's...

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Sports: Womens soccer loses to No. 11 Western on Senior Day in final seven minutes, 2-1

Sports: Women’s soccer loses to No. 11 Western on Senior Day in final seven minutes, 2-1

November 2, 2013

BY CAMERON DANIELS, Staff Reporter The momentum of Senior Day and the wind of Ellensburg couldn’t keep Central Washington University's women’s soccer team from beating No. 11 Western Washington. A...

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Sports: Ex-football coach Bennett was told that he broke rules by CWU officials prior to his dismissal

Sports: Ex-football coach Bennett was told that he broke rules by CWU officials prior to his dismissal

October 24, 2013

BY EVAN THOMPSON, Online Editor When ex-Wildcats’ football head coach Blaine Bennett was dismissed from his contract five days prior to the start of fall football camp in August, fans, boosters,...

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Sports: Retz scores game-winning penalty kick in second straight victory for womens soccer; Wildcats now 8-2 in GNAC

Sports: Retz scores game-winning penalty kick in second straight victory for women’s soccer; Wildcats now 8-2 in GNAC

October 21, 2013

BY RYAN ROGERS, Staff Reporter Lightning struck twice for Central Washington University's women's soccer opponents, as sophomore midfielder Reilly Retz scored the game-winning penalty kick for the...

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Sports: Wildcats womens volleyball sweeps Northwest Nazarene on Match for Breast Cancer Awareness night, 26-24, 25-20, 25-18

Sports: Wildcats’ women’s volleyball sweeps Northwest Nazarene on Match for Breast Cancer Awareness night, 26-24, 25-20, 25-18

October 20, 2013

BY MAX BAYERN, Assistant Sports Editor  With a little more on their minds than just volleyball, Central Washington University women’s volleyball’s defeated Northwest Nazarene University in three...

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Sports: Inaugural Wildcat Hoops Showcase a big hit for fans at Nicholson Pavilion Friday night

Sports: Inaugural Wildcat Hoops Showcase a big hit for fans at Nicholson Pavilion Friday night

October 19, 2013

BY CHANCE WEEKS-WILLIAMS, Staff Reporter Students and Wildcat fans poured in to watch both the men’s and the women’s basketball teams showcase their skills on the hardwood, while both tams impressed...

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Sports: Wildcats cross country has successful outing at 40th Annual Western Washington Invitational; Morgan finishes 13th

Sports: Wildcats’ cross country has successful outing at 40th Annual Western Washington Invitational; Morgan finishes 13th

October 17, 2013

BY MAX BAYERN, Assistant Sports Editor It was a very successful day at the 40th Annual Western Washington University Invitational for Central’s men and women's cross country team. Senior Connie Morgan...

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Sports: Wildcats sweep Yellow Jackets 25-17, 25-10, 25-23; Hanses finishes with match-high 11 kills

Sports: Wildcats sweep Yellow Jackets 25-17, 25-10, 25-23; Hanses finishes with match-high 11 kills

October 13, 2013

BY CHANCE WEEKS-WILLIAMS, Staff Reporter Central Washington University women’s volleyball  swept Montana State University Billings on Saturday night at Nicholson Pavilion 25-17, 25-10, 25-23. Central...

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Sports: Wildcats overcome 17-3 deficit, McDonald hits game-winning field goal to beat Red Storm 27-24 on homecoming

Sports: Wildcats overcome 17-3 deficit, McDonald hits game-winning field goal to beat Red Storm 27-24 on homecoming

October 13, 2013

BY CAMERON DANIELS, Staff Reporter Down 17-3 at halftime to red-hot Dixie State University, Central Washington University head football coach, John Picha, had a simple message for his players. “You...

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Sports: Cross Country runs well at University of Montana Invitational; Spencer places 19th

Sports: Cross Country runs well at University of Montana Invitational; Spencer places 19th

October 11, 2013

BY CHANCE WEEKS-WILLIAMS, Staff Reporter On Oct. 4 the Central Washington University cross country teams traveled to the University of Montana in Missoula for the University of Montana Invitational. Both...

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Sports: Homecoming on Saturday at Tomlinson Stadium features GNACs No. 1 offense and No. 1 defense

Sports: Homecoming on Saturday at Tomlinson Stadium features GNAC’s No. 1 offense and No. 1 defense

October 11, 2013

BY MAX BAYERN, Assistant Sports Editor Saturday’s 1 p.m. homecoming game is shaping up to be a clash of the titans as Central Washington University's (3-2 overall 3-1 Great Northwest Athletic...

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