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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

Junior Mackenzie Gaul pitches in CWU’s 11-7 loss to Western Oregon University on April 28.

Gaul succeeds in junior season

Sabrina Wheelhouse, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2017

The first game of the 1988 World Series, with two outs in the ninth inning, the LA Dodgers are down 4-3 with a runner on first base. Kirk Gibson is the pinch hitter despite having two injured legs at the...

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Track and Field team head to GNACs

Track and Field team head to GNACs

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2017

The CWU track and field team is gearing up for the GNAC championships on Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13. The Wildcats will head to Monmouth, Oregon, looking to qualify for the national championships. Senior...

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CWU eyes the GNAC title this weekend

CWU eyes the GNAC title this weekend

Sabrina Wheelhouse, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2017

Desi Storey, head coach of CWU’s baseball team, has led the Wildcats to another successful season and landed a spot in the GNAC. “It has been a good season overall. Obviously we have high expectations...

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How to eat right for CWU Athletes

How to eat right for CWU Athletes

Mitchell Johnson, Sports Editor
May 10, 2017

During one of CWU athletics nutritionist Kelly Pritchett’s group talks, one rugby player took her advice to heart. “He started really getting after his nutrition making healthier choices and ended...

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Sebastian Junger to speak on journalism and filmmaking career

Sebastian Junger to speak on journalism and filmmaking career

Andrew Kollar, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2017

Director of the groundbreaking documentary Restrepo, Sebastian Junger will host a free book signing to discuss his New York Times best-selling book, Tribe on May 10 at the SURC Ballroom at 6 p.m. Junger...

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Head b-ball coach named in wake of resignation

Head b-ball coach named in wake of resignation

Natalie Hyland, Senior Sports Reporter
May 3, 2017

Interim head coach Randi Richardson has been officially named head coach of the CWU women’s basketball team. Richardson is now the fifth female head coach in CWU history and the first female head coach...

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Sprinters break 4x100-meter record, again

Sprinters break 4×100-meter record, again

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2017

The CWU women’s 4x100 relay team broke the record at the first home meet with a finish of 46.83 seconds. There is a lot of confidence going forward. “It feels wonderful [to break the record], I just...

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Senior pitcher Kiana Wood throwing a pitch during their doubleheader with Saint Martin’s University. Wood has been CWU’s ace this season.

Softball has College World Series in mind

Rachel Greve, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2017

The CWU women’s softball team is leaving postseason play behind them and getting ready to defend their GNAC title. Finishing first in the GNAC and setting more records this year, the team is looking...

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Junior outfielder Celine Fowler during a doubleheader against Saint Martin’s.

Celine Fowler commands center field

Alanna Inzunza, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2017

Playing as an outfielder for the CWU softball team, junior Celine Fowler first found her love for softball at a young age. At 4 years old, she began playing t-ball and by 9 years old she was playing competitively....

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Junior Chris Dalto pitching during a four-game series against Saint Martin’s University. Dalto has appeared in 43 out of 46 games for the Wildcats.

Dalto succeeds on mound, batters box

Sabrina Wheelhouse, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2017

Not many people can say that they play the sport they love at the college level with their life-long friends but lucky for one Wildcat, he can. Chris Dalto was first introduced to baseball through his...

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Plenty of places to fish in Kittitas County

Plenty of places to fish in Kittitas County

Andrew Kollar, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2017

The Yakima River Canyon is considered a staple of the Ellensburg area and is known for having a beautiful landscape, carved away by the river, thus making it a popular destination for fishing. In addition...

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Levin ejected, Wildcats get swept by Wolves

Levin ejected, Wildcats get swept by Wolves

Mitchell Johnson, Sports Editor
April 28, 2017

Anyone who showed up five minutes late for the CWU baseball game would have found junior pitcher Seth Pederson on the mound for the Wildcats, even thought he was technically not the starter. Senior...

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