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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

CWU Rodeo Club holds lone home competition

CWU Rodeo Club holds lone home competition

Rachel Greve, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2017

The CWU Rodeo Club hosted the Todd Anderson Memorial  rodeo at the Ellensburg Arena this past weekend. “We didn’t do as well as we wanted to this weekend but we still have one more rodeo left this...

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Ski season comes to an end

Ski season comes to an end

Andrew Kollar, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2017

This year’s ski season was one for the books at Snoqualmie Pass during the 2016-2017 ski season, making it a season to remember for local Washingtonians. Mother nature dropped a total of 402 inches...

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CWU Basketball says farewell to Harada

CWU Basketball says farewell to Harada

Natalie Hyland, Senior Sports Reporter
April 26, 2017

On April 17 it was announced that Jeff Harada, coach of the women’s basketball team,  had resigned from his position and accepted a job at California State University Fullerton as its head coach. After...

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Climbing team back from Walla Walla with No. 5 rank

Climbing team back from Walla Walla with No. 5 rank

Kyvon Henry, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2017

You wouldn’t expect a person with a fear of heights to be leading a team that climbs to unusual heights. Dan Connelly, a senior from Bainbridge Island double majoring in psychology and sociology, has...

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CWU relievers find success

CWU relievers find success

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2017

A big part of the CWU Wildcats baseball team’s ’ success has been a result of the  relievers coming out of the bullpen. Right-handed pitchers Christopher Dalto and Kyle Thompson, juniors at CWU have...

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Freshman Justin Hampson takes a look at a pitch during their series with Northwest Nazarene.

Battle for the GNAC Title

Sabrina Wheelhouse, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2017

In sports, there’s something exhilarating for both fans and players when the top teams compete for the number one spot. This weekend, CWU baseball will take on Western Oregon University (WOU) and it...

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CWU basketball coach resigns

CWU basketball coach resigns

Rachel Greve, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2017

CWU head women’s basketball coach Jeff Harada publicly resigned from his position Monday, after three years with the program. “I would like to express a very sincere thank you to Dennis Francois...

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Rodeo heads to Ellensburg this weekend

Rodeo heads to Ellensburg this weekend

Natalie Hyland, Senior Sports Reporter
April 19, 2017

Rodeo teams from all over the Pacific Northwest will gather in Ellensburg this weekend-- from Friday, April 21 to Sunday, April 23-- for a chance to qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo in Wyoming. The...

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Soccer continues to grow as a team

Soccer continues to grow as a team

Mitchell Johnson, Sports Editor
April 19, 2017

As the CWU women’s club soccer team heads 160 miles east to Eastern Washington University (EWU) over the weekend, the club has the same thing in mind—win. “In our minds, it’s trying to get the...

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CWU track readies for first home meet

CWU track readies for first home meet

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2017

The CWU track and field team will host their first home meet of the year at Tomlinson Stadium on Saturday April 22. The Wildcat men and women are coming off of a weekend in Spokane, Washington where the...

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CWU community cleans up Yakima River

CWU community cleans up Yakima River

Andrew Kollar, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2017

Buses packed with almost 300 students and community members filled the Yakima River Canyon for the 44th annual Yakima River Cleanup last Saturday, April 15. The Center for Leadership and Community Engagement...

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Softball preps for toughest test yet

Softball preps for toughest test yet

Alanna Inzunza, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2017

The CWU softball team looks forward to their upcoming coming GNAC games this weekend.  The Wildcats will face Saint Martin’s University (SMU) on April 22 in Lacey, WA and on April 23 in Ellensburg. The...

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