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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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Larabee makes a career coaching softball

Rachel Greve, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

With three seasons, three GNAC titles, 17 records and one appearance in the NCAA Division II West Super Regional tournament under his belt, Mike Larabee has made a name for himself during his time as the...

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Boston cements a legacy at CWU

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

The GNAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 11-12 was considered by CWU Track and Field head coach Kevin Adkisson to be a good chance to “get your bragging rights” as a team. CWU Track...

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Eric Scamser climbs to the top of the Alpine Tower. He aims to climb as often as he can before graduation.

Challenge course celebrates 10 years

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

The CWU Challenge Course came to fruition in 2008, and is now celebrating 10 years of being a part of the CWU community. Challenge Course team leader Ann Baker said they still haven’t made any announcements...

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Robinson Cano No longer a 1st ballot hall-of-famer

Gunnar Hinds, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

Robinson Cano has tarnished his hall of fame career with his recent PED (performance-enhancing drug) testing. The Mariners second baseman tested positive for PEDs last week. “Recently I learned that...

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Camping in the Ellensburg area

Gunnar Hinds, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

Families and college students alike love camping when the weather gets warmer. Whether you’re “glamping” in an RV or roughing it in a tent, the greater Ellensburg area has plenty of camping spots...

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Beautiful views over-looking the driving range at the Ellensburg Golf Club.

Teeing off around Kittitas County

Gunnar Hinds, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2018

With the weather finally warming up, the season for golfing is here. Whether you’re experienced or a beginner, now is a great time to get into the swing of things at one of Ellensburg’s various golfing...

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Peoples Pond in Ellensburg has its own disc golf course by the water.

Disc golf on the rise in Ellensburg

Rachel Greve, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2018

There is a growing sport making its path through Ellensburg, that sport is disc golf. Disc golf is a sport where the goal is to get your frisbee (disc) into the basket in as few as shots as possible,...

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Track and Field Sends eight to nationals

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2018

This season will be marked as historic for CWU Track and Field. The team is sending a record seven women to the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The women will be accompanied by...

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CWU Alums enjoy the free popcorn and peanuts on the top deck of Safeco Field before the game.

CWU Mariners Night Is a Homerun

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2018

CWU students and alumni took over Safeco Field on Friday, May 18 for the annual CWU Mariners Night. There were many things that CWU students could do at the game, including joining in on the CWU pre-game...

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Shortstop Sydney Brown attempts to score the first run of the game for CWU against SFU.

CWU Softball eliminated by WOU

Rachel Greve, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2018

GNAC-winning CWU Softball ended their season short at the GNAC Tournament May 3 and 4 in Portland, Oregon. With a 9-0 loss in their first game of the tournament to Simon Fraser University (SFU), the...

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Riding the water with 3000 horsepower

Riding the water with 3000 horsepower

Micah Chen, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2018

The Albert Lee Appliance Cup, a hydroplane boat racing competition, is one of the featured attractions at Seattle’s Seafair Weekend Festival. CWU freshman Emily Raney is a familiar face at the annual...

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Hunting in the Ellensburg area

Gunnar Hinds, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2018

Whether you’re hunting as a pastime or to feed your family, Ellensburg has plenty to offer for this all-American activity. From deer to fowl and from modern firearms to bows, there’s something for...

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