By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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

OPR offers rafting trips throughout the spring. Their first trip of 2019 is on Saturday, May 18 and departs
from OPR at 10 a.m.

Rafting offers outdoor adventure

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2019

Rafting is an activity that is available during the spring and summer here in Central Washington. It’s an activity that can cure the need for something to do in the area. Students are not limited to...

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B season of intramural sports began on April. 22. Flag football and volleyball were traded out for softball, outdoor soccer and basketball.

Intramurals kick off B season

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
April 24, 2019

The second half of spring intramurals is here, and the recreation team is prepared to give the best experience to participating students, according to Coordinator of Intramurals and Special Events Jordan...

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Softball is gearing up to play in the GNAC conference tournament. CWU currently holds first place with Con-
cordia University trailing in second.

Softball eyes GNAC title

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
April 24, 2019

On May 2, the GNAC’s top four teams will play in the conference tournament. CWU Softball finds themselves in first place with an overall record of 28-14 and a conference record of 19-5, according to...

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Making plays on the field and in the classroom

Making plays on the field and in the classroom

Nick Jahnke, Sports Editor
April 24, 2019

Members of the football team are charged with attending position meetings, workouts and practices, all of which take away from time they could be using for their studies. Players are referred to as “student-athletes”...

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Baseball has been working hard throughout the season. They will travel to Monmouth, OR to compete in a four game series against Western Oregon University for
Easter weekend.

Baseball travels to take on Western Oregon

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
April 24, 2019

CWU baseball will take on Western Oregon University in a four game series this coming weekend. On April 19 the Wildcats will take on the Western Oregon Wolves at 1 p.m. and 4 p. m. On April 20 they will...

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CWU Softball takes two against SMU

CWU Softball takes two against SMU

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
April 20, 2019

CWU Softball was able to sweep the two games against Saint Martin's University (SMU) on Friday, April 19. In the first game at 1 p.m. and the second at 3 p.m., sophomore Lexie Strasser pitched seven innings...

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Inaugural track meet held at Recreation Sports Complex

Inaugural track meet held at Recreation Sports Complex

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2019

The CWU Track and Field team had their first home meet at the new Recreation Sports Complex last weekend. Multiple Wildcats got first place in their respective events as they prepare for the Azusa/Long...

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The swift water rescue course teaches various knots, pulley systems and craft-recovery techniques. Trainees also learn how to recover, retrieve and transport people who
have lost control in the river. Gear is provided by OPR.

Rescue course offered by OPR

Nick Jahnke, Sports Editor
April 17, 2019

Learning how to stay afloat and navigate swift water in life-threatening situations is a requirement for those who work at OPR, according to OPR Shop Manager Andrew McDonald. OPR will host the Swift Water...

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Senior Kayla Smith is nearing the end of her collegiate softball career. She spent her first three seasons as a
pitcher and will spend her final season in the oufield.

Smith moves off the mound

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2019

After her first three seasons as a pitcher, Kayla Smith is in the process of finishing her collegiate career as an outfielder. Smith made 69 appearances as a pitcher for CWU from 2016 to 2018 with...

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At the center of Nicholson Pavillon stands the 2019-20 CWU cheerleading team. Each student who made the team was given a red rose. Cheer preform at every basketball and football event, rain or shine.

Cheer tryouts held for 2019-20 team

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
April 17, 2019

CWU was looking for the next team of cheerleaders for the 2019-20 season. Head cheerleading coach Kelsey Stephens has found them. There were around 30 students that tried out and 11 returners including...

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CWU to host Inaugural Track meet at new Recreation Sports Complex

CWU to host Inaugural Track meet at new Recreation Sports Complex

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
April 12, 2019

CWU will host the inaugural track meet at the new RSC (Recreation Sports Complex) this Saturday, April 13. It is the first time in two years that CWU will host a track meet. The event will start at 10...

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FIFA tournament brings virtual soccer to the SURC

FIFA tournament brings virtual soccer to the SURC

Mary Park, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2019

Correction 4/19/19: This story originally said "last night" with regards to when the tournament took place. It has been changed to April 11. Laughter and groans were heard late at night in the Student...

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