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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

The CWU Equestrian team competes during western style riding at a competition.

CWU Equestrian rides on to Hillsboro

Clayton Huber, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2017

The CWU equestrian team is heading down to Hillsboro, Oregon, to compete in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association regional event. Regionals are at McKay Creek Equestrian Center in Hillsboro. There...

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Dan Connelly (pictured) scales the wall during a practice. He is one of the top point placers on the CWU Climbing club roster. The team is currently ranked third in the standings.

CWU climbing team gets ready to rock

Andrew Kollar, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2017

The CWU Climbing Club will host their first multiple school competition of the year. Ropeless Rodeo will host 13 to14 colleges with up to 140 participants from around the area, including University of...

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Taylor Ferleman (pictured) going after a pitch. She is one of the seniors leading CWU.

Softball experiments with lineup

Rachel Greve, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2017

After nine games, the CWU softball team is sitting 6-3 on the season. The Wildcats, who have been led by standout player Kailyn Campbell, are looking to make this year better than last and they are already...

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CWU freshman catcher Jesse Unger takes batting practice during an indoor sessions.

CWU heads to Oakland for series

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2017

The CWU baseball team had a tough start to the season, going 1-3 in a four-game series against California State University East Bay. Next up for the Wildcats is another trip to California to take on...

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Time dwindles for CWU seniors

Time dwindles for CWU seniors

Ryan Kinker, Senior Sports Reporter
February 17, 2017

After a promising beginning to the season and a disappointing middle of the season, the CWU men’s basketball team still have hopes to win their last home game of the season against Simon Fraser Saturday...

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Western extends CWUs losing streak

Western extends CWU’s losing streak

Ryan Kinker, Senior Sports Reporter
February 17, 2017

Yet another disappointing loss Thursday night for CWU’s men’s basketball team as they lost to GNAC-leading WWU (20-5, 14-3 GNAC) 85-72. This loss makes eight in a row for the Wildcats, the worst losing...

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Junior guard Marc Rodgers drives to the basket during a game against Montana State Billings.

CWU shoots for win in rivalry game

Rachel Greve, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2017

The CWU men’s basketball team is hoping to snap their seven-game losing streak Thursday in a tough matchup against a nationally ranked Western Washington University (WWU). CWU lost their first game...

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he CWU swim club will be traveling up to Juanita High School in Kirkland, Washington for their first meet of the season.

CWU swimmers dive into their season

Diamond Martin, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2017

This weekend CWU’s club swim team will be competing at the Lake Washington Masters Invite. Junior distance swimmer, Kylie Dugan, has been on the swim team for three years. She started swimming her freshman...

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While only three Wildcats currently qualify for the nationals indoor championships, many are looking to accomplish that this weekend.

CWU competes in GNAC Indoor

Clayton Huber, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2017

CWU track and field has a lot riding on this weekend, rolling into the GNAC indoor championship. As the indoor season is coming to a close, CWU athletes are approaching a meet that could be a big opportunity...

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Skiers getting prepared to head up the mountain from a past competition. Now, it is a weekend full of events up at Snoqualmie.

Vertfest grows into weekend long event

Andrew Kollar, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2017

For the ninth straight year, Vertfest will be taking place at Alpental Ski Area on Feb. 19 at 10:00 a.m. Vertfest is not only a rigorous race that will test participants uphill ski touring stamina and...

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CWU lacrosse player Justin Abercrombie runs across the Nicolson Pavilion Fieldhouse during one of their late night practices. Their season gets underway this weekend.

Lacrosse looks for repeat playoff appearance

Natalie Hyland, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2017

After eight years without making it to the postseason the CWU Men’s Lacrosse club finally made it to the playoffs last season. On top of that, the team broke a four year slump of one-win seasons last...

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After barely missing the Varsity Cup finals last year by one point the men’s rugby team has outscored opponents 151 to 46 this season.

Rugby heads to Canada undefeated

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2017

The men’s rugby team is undefeated at 5-0 and headed to Abbotsford, B.C. to play Abbotsford Rugby Football Club. Head coach Todd Thornley likes the way the Wildcats have played early on. “We’re...

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