The Observer

Dennis Francois to replace Jack Bishop as CWU athletic director

April 25, 2013

By EVAN THOMPSON, sports editor Collaboration and integration are the keys to unlocking the full potential of Central Washington athletics, according to freshly minted Athletic Director Dennis Francois. Central...

Tayler’ed for success

April 25, 2013

By JOE COLUCCIO, staff reporter Hospitality was not on the menu for GNAC rivals, as conference foes came flooding into Tomlinson Stadium for the Spike Arlt Invitational. Both...

OPR offers longboard slalom and seven northwest vendors

April 25, 2013

By SAMUEL CATHCART, staff reporter Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals held its seventh annual Spring Symposium last Thursday to celebrate the arrival of spring outdoor activities. OPR organized...

Semifinals are next for CWU men’s rugby

April 25, 2013

By DANIEL SOLTERO, staff reporter It wasn’t just another regular season match. And it certainly wasn’t a standard road game. There wasn’t a game winning drive at the end of the match nor was there...

Central softball says goodbye to seniors

April 25, 2013

By SARAH RUIZ, Staff Reporter The Wildcats could feel the momentum rising when they hit their tempo. It was Senior Day and the second game in their doubleheader against Montana State University Billings...

Central baseball remains second in GNAC with WOU on the horizon

April 23, 2013

By JARYD CLINE, staff reporter Entering their four game series against Saint Martin’s, two games out of first place, the Wildcats had a chance to tie Western Oregon University atop the Great Northwest...

Track and field makes top marks in Spokane

April 17, 2013

By JOE COLUCCIO, staff reporter The Wildcats made the 175 mile trek to Spokane Falls Community College to participate in the WAR VI Team Duel this past weekend. Central had a strong showing in their...

Rugby set for Varsity Cup match against Air Force in L.A.

April 17, 2013

By EVAN THOMPSON, sports editor Jacob Bates witnessed first-hand how much it took to get it. The senior club president of the men’s rugby team knew beforehand the journey was going...

Rugby wins final home game against Cal Poly, 21-10

April 17, 2013

By CHELSEA BRONN, staff reporter In the second half of last Saturday’s game, the scoreboard read 0-0. But that wouldn’t stop the Central Washington University rugby team from beating Cal Poly...

OPR offers students the chance to conquer challenging obsatcles

April 17, 2013

By SAMUEL CATHCART, staff reporter Central Washington University’s Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals has started to gear up for weekly spring adventures, now that the seasons have changed. OPR offers many...

Central baseball shows complete turnaround from 2012

April 17, 2013

By JARYD CLINE, staff reporter Wildcat leadoff hitter junior Joe Castro steps up to the plate, the song, “Started from the Bottom” by Drake blaring from the loud speakers. “Started from the...

Central baseball aims for a championship series

April 17, 2013

By DANIEL SOLTERO, staff reporter The Wildcats were up to bat in the bottom of the 7th with a 3-2 count, bases loaded and two outs. The batter stepped up to the plate anticipating a fastball and...