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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Pitcher Felix Hernandez has played for Seattle for over a decade, but some fans are questioning if his career is nearing its end.

Time to hang it up Hernandez?

Clayton Huber, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2017

Seattle Mariners fans are clenching their fists as the Mariners were eliminated from playing in the postseason for 16 years in a row. It seems like every year is going to be “our year”. The year...

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Players enter through the tunnel.

CWU football improves to 5-0

Simo Rul, Senior Sports Reporter
October 5, 2017

CWU football defeated Simon Fraser University (SFU) 62-0 and improved to 5-0 going into their homecoming matchup against No.17 Humboldt State University this Saturday on Oct. 7. After their win, the...

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Saliuana A'au of CWU Rugby breaks away from opponents during the Sept. 30 match against Life University.

Setting goals for the future

Hanson Lee, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2017

Despite a heartbreaking loss to Quinnipiac last year in the National Championship Final by a score of 46-24, the Wildcats have made one goal clear for this year: to win the national championship. CWU’s...

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Reilly Hennessey considers his next move during the Sept. 30 game against Simon Fraser. CWU won the game 62-0.

Hennessey at home with Wildcats

Anna Eyears, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2017

In Reilly Hennessey’s home in Camas, Washington, hangs a poster bearing the words “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Inscribed on the poster is, “I want to be a football player.”...

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Setter Niki Cook makes a successful dive against University of Alaska, Fairbanks on Sept. 28.

Wildcat volleyball hits the road

Jack Belcher, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2017

“Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles plays through the speakers as the women’s volleyball team practices for two away games on Oct. 5 and Oct. 7, against Saint Martin’s University and Seattle...

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CWU football looks to improve on their 4-0 start Sept. 30 against Simon Fraser. SFU currently has an 0-2 GNAC record.

CWU football remains undefeated

Simo Rul, Senior Sports Reporter
September 28, 2017

The CWU football team’s strong, 4-0, start has led to them being ranked #16 in the nation, their first national ranking since 2009. Senior Jackson Huerta has had a big impact defensively, leading...

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Women's soccer he's spent the past week preparing for Thursday's match against reigning national champions, WWU.

Soccer prepares to face Western

Simo Rul, Senior Sports Reporter
September 28, 2017

The CWU women’s soccer team has started off with a 1-4-2 record and they are looking to improve on this as they host number one ranked Western Washington University (WWU) on Thursday, Sept. 28. The...

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Mackenzie Nolte going around a defender during a 3-0 win over Montana State Billings.

CWU soccer looks to build on historic 2016

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2017

CWU women’s soccer had a historic 2016 season that involved the Wildcats going to their first ever NCAA tournament, where they earned their first victory. The Wildcats look to build on a successful 2016...

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Now graduating Kiah Jones (13) and her teammate going up for a block during a game.

Volleyball continues to build up youth

Alanna Inzunza, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2017

The CWU volleyball team consisted of several younger players last year, moving forward the team hopes with the experience they’ve gained this past season they can increase the areas that need improvement....

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Bo Banner, Kyler Gracey, Drew Wallen and Will Ortner run onto the field against Dixie State.

Strong defense leads CWU into the 2017 football season

Sabrina Wheelhouse, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2017

It’s almost that time of the year again where fall sports are getting back into the swing of things. CWU football begins reporting for preseason practices Aug. 6. They will spend the first two weeks...

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Streubel gets new perspective on football

Natalie Hyland, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2017

In 2016, football player Nick Streubel only played in one game for CWU. The offensive lineman broke his hand in two places during the Wildcats’ first game of the season against Portland State University...

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CWU rugby and the Army in a scrum when they played Army last September.

Rugby plays last tournament till fall

Rachel Greve, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2017

The CWU Women’s rugby team placed third taking home bronze medals at 2017 USA Rugby 7s Collegiate National Championships in Glendale, Colorado. “We are very proud to be representing Central Washington...

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