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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

Freshman outside hitter Makala Swart stands at the ready during a home game.

Welcome to collegiate athletics, freshmen

Anna Eyears, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2017

Every year the CWU athletics department hands out a select number of scholarships to promising young athletes. For many high school graduates these scholarships signify all the hard work they’ve...

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Prepare for a block party

Prepare for a block party

Clayton Huber, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2017

Photo Illustration by Jack Lambert CWU volleyball’s last match of the season is against Western Washington University on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. “I am counting on a team effort. Sabrina [Wheelhouse]...

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The GNAC champion Wildcats pose with the championship banner after defeating Humboldt State University 42-28 Nov. 11. The Wildcats will now prepare for the playoffs.

Three teams to prepare for postseason

Simo Rul, Senior Sports Reporter
November 16, 2017

As the fall sports season wraps up, some teams are looking forward to the playoffs and some are looking to regroup for next season. Football, volleyball and women’s rugby are looking to keep their...

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Wildcats face back-to-back battle

Anna Eyears, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2017

Jack Lambert CWU women’s basketball will face both Colorado School of Mines (CSM) and Metropolitan State University (MSU) Denver for the first time in GNAC history this week.. The Wildcats will...

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Senior Jasmin Edwards slides through the Sharks defense during a home game.

Athletes hunker down for Thanksgiving

Hanson Lee, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2017

For many athletes, Thanksgiving seems to be the perfect time of the year to go back home and spend time with the family. While this may be the case for some, many athletes aren’t able to go home...

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Dillon Sugg runs for a touchdown at during a home game while his teammates celebrate behind him.

Wildcats axe the Jacks; clinch GNAC title

Natalie Hyland, Sports Editor
November 12, 2017

Wildcats axe the Jacks; win GNAC Natalie Hyland, Sports Editor   CWU football ended the regular season 11-0 with a 42-28 win over Humboldt State University in Arcata, California. The...

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Wildcat Womens Soccer ended their season with a win against Montana State University Billings resulting in a 1-9-2 record.

CWU women’s fall soccer season ends

Simo Rul, Senior Sports Reporter
November 9, 2017

The CWU women’s soccer team had a tough year, as the Wildcats battled through injuries and not playing the same lineup two times in a row, except for the last two games. The Wildcats finished...

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Marc Rodgers looks to the basket during the Oct. 31 game vs. Northwest University

ESPN3 to air Wildcat doubleheader

Jack Belcher, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2017

The basketball doubleheader on Feb. 1 will be livestreamed on ESPN3. The first of the two games will be the women’s team against Seattle Pacific University (SPU) and the second will be men’s basketball...

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Hunters have taken advantage of hunting by reservation at WHWF since April 1.

Wind farm hunting closes Nov. 30

Jack Belcher, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2017

Wild Horse Wind Farm, which is about 20 minutes east of Ellensburg, has been open to hunters since 2007. The 9,000 acres of land provides plenty of hunting grounds, provided that hunters have a permit Right...

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Kassidy Malcolm charges past a Northwestern guard during the Oct. 31 game. The Wildcats 97-51.

Wildcats face Hawaii Pacific University

Clayton Huber, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2017

CWU women’s basketball started the season with an exhibition game against Northwest University. The Wildcats won with a final score of 97-51. While this game does not count toward their GNAC record,...

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Another harsh winter to hit Snoqualime

Hanson Lee, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2017

Ellensburg’s upcoming winter season is shaping up to be a La Nina, meaning a period of extreme cold weather. With all of the snowfall that occurred last winter, it’s only safe to expect that this year’s...

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CWU volleyball bests SPU at home

Anna Eyears, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2017

CWU volleyball defeated Seattle Pacific University in three straight sets on Thursday night. They now have a record of 17-6, 12-3 GNAC. The Wildcats faced a tough first set as SPU put up a fight that...

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