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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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Nick Bullo clears the bar while practicing for high jump during an indoor practice session.

Indoor track hits the ground running

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2018

The CWU Wildcats track team has had a solid start to the new season that has included athlete of the week honors and a new school record. The Wildcats are five meets into the season and have traveled...

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Martin Mattes scales the rock wall in the SURC Recreation Center for the Vertical Challenge.

Wall Crawlers

Miles King, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2018

CWU climbing enthusiasts have a new challenge facing them: climb as high as Mount Everest, a tall task considering the mountain’s just-over-29,000-foot summit. The event, hosted by the CWU Recreation...

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Taylor Baird, senior forward, performs a practice drill.

CWU women top Vikings 77-73

Clayton Huber, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2018

CWU women’s basketball hosted the Western Washington University (WWU) Vikings last night in a 7 p.m. conference matchup. CWU came away with a 77-73 victory. CWU is currently 6-4 in conference...

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Head coach Randi Richardson-Thornley gives instruction for team drills during practice at Nicholson Pavilion.

Richardson-Thornley takes over WBB

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2018

Following Jeff Harada’s departure from the women’s basketball program, assistant coach Randi Richardson-Thornley was named head coach in April 2017. Last year’s team even voiced their own positive...

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Joanna Richardson guards Sadie Mensing in a drill during practice.

Wildcats take on the Vikings

Clayton Huber, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2018

The Wildcats will face Western Washington University (WWU) at home on Jan. 20.  With both teams on the fringe of playoff contention, this game could move WWU past CWU in the standings with a win....

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Khalil Shabazz is only a freshman, but he is already excelling in his position as point guard and has started in 14 of 15 games.

Behind the ball: Khalil Shabazz

Hanson Lee, Sports Senior Reporter
January 18, 2018

Freshman phenom Khalil Shabazz has been lighting up the basketball court for the Wildcats at point guard this season. Shabazz credits his game and rise in reputation to that of Rainier Beach’s top-notch...

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Liberty Bell emerges from the clouds atop Washington Pass, 20 miles north of the Methow Valley.

Winter ski season ‘subpar’ at best

Hanson Lee, Senior Sports Reporter
January 10, 2018

While students and drivers are rejoicing with the lack of snow this winter, winter sports enthusiasts are less than thrilled with a slushy turnout on the mountains. “The snow definitely hasn’t...

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Wildcat men’s rugby off to strong start

Hanson Lee, Senior Sports Reporter
January 10, 2018

  Coming out of the Collegiate Fall Rugby 7s Classic, the Wildcat men have yet to be defeated in 7s with a 10-0 record on the season, but have since fallen in their first two games of the 15s season. “The...

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Junior Cole Zarcone charges ahead of his University of California opponents in a recent match. CWU Men’s Rugby went undefeated in the fall 7s season finishing 10-0.

Men’s rugby to face Seattle Saracens

Hanson Lee, Senior Sports Reporter
January 10, 2018

The Wildcats will face the Seattle Saracens in men’s rugby action this weekend. The Saracens are a Premier Northwest Rugby team which makes Saturday’s match a non-conference match, but that doesn’t...

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Winter sports take over CWU athletics

Winter sports take over CWU athletics

Natalie Hyland, Sports Editor
January 10, 2018

Graphic by Jack Lambert As many students left for the holidays, the winter athletes of CWU hunkered down and focused on their craft with the help of coaches, trainers and a new smoothie stand to fuel...

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Marc Rodgers

Injuries end Rodgers’ career

Natalie Hyland, Sports Editor
January 10, 2018

Senior point guard Marc Rodgers announced the end of his basketball career on Twitter Tuesday night, citing injuries that have plagued him throughout high school and college. During the Jan. 4 game...

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Austin Pernell carries the ball down the field ahead of a TAMUC defender.

Wildcats fall in the second round

Natalie Hyland, Sports Editor
November 30, 2017

  CWU fought hard, but fell just short in double overtime. The Texas A&M University Commerce (TAMUC) Lions took the game 34-31 in Ellensburg on Saturday. The loss ends CWU’s season and...

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