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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

As of Thursday, Western Washington (7-1 GNAC, 13-3 overall) is in first place in the GNAC, with CWU (6-2 GNAC, 11-3 overall) right behind them in second place. If CWU sweeps both games this weekend they will be tied with WWU for first place.

Men’s basketball takes rivalry on the road

Rachel Greve, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2017

The CWU men’s basketball team is getting ready to gear up for a tough matchup in the first of two crucial rivalry games against a nationally ranked Western Washington University (WWU). “It’s...

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This will be the CWU Track and Field team’s first full-squad meet. Some athletes have already competed in the EWU Candy Cane Multis IX on Dec. 2 and 3 in Cheney.

Wildcats on the prowl to WSU

Simo Rul, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2017

The CWU Track and Field team is heading to the Washington State University Open in Pullman on Friday, Jan. 20 and will stay until Saturday, Jan 21. For this first meet, head coach Kevin Adkisson will...

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Who should win the NFL MVP?

Who should win the NFL MVP?

Mitchell Johnson, Sports Editor
January 11, 2017

During week 16 of the NFL, Derek Carr was laying down on the field yelling, “It’s broke, it’s broke.” After the game he was it was revealed that he had broken his leg. The final game of the season...

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Who should win the NFL MVP?

Who should win the NFL MVP?

Ryan Kinker, Senior Sports Reporter
January 11, 2017

In recent years, the NFL MVP race has had a clear-cut winner, such as Peyton Manning’s 55 touchdown 2013 campaign or Adrian Peterson’s 2,097 rushing yards in the 2012 season. I believe this trend continues...

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Head coach Michael Farrand has overseen the transition from NAIA to D-II where he has turned CWU into a constant threat.

CWU soccer continues to grow

Ryan Kinker, Sports Senior Reporter
January 11, 2017

Since the creation of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference in 2001, women’s soccer has been controlled by CWU’s rivals, Seattle Pacific University (SPU) and Western Washington University (WWU)....

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Scoring the basketball has not been an issue for the Wildcats averaging 89.5 points per game during their 9-3 overall start.

Men’s B-ball shoots for top spot

Mitchell Johnson, Sports Editor
January 11, 2017

After six GNAC games, the CWU men’s basketball team is tied for second place in a cluttered race for the top team in the conference. The Wildcats (4-2 GNAC, 9-3 overall) are tied with Alaska Anchorage...

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CWU heads to Alaska for roadtrip

CWU heads to Alaska for roadtrip

Mitchell Johnson, Sports Editor
January 11, 2017

Alaska is called the “Last Frontier” for many reasons. The distance away from the lower 48 states, extreme cold and rugged landscape make visiting Alaska one of the most difficult places to travel. Over...

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Wildcats 81 Montana State 77: Recap from last night

Wildcats 81 Montana State 77: Recap from last night

Rachel Greve, Staff Reporter
January 6, 2017

The CWU Men’s Basketball team was led by three transfer players Thursday in their 81-77 win against Montana State Billings (MSU). Junior guard Jawan Stephney had a career high night Thursday against...

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Track gears up for indoor season

Track gears up for indoor season

Natalie Hyland, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2016

When Track and Field Coach Kevin Adkisson first started his coaching career at CWU 25 years ago, there was no way he could have predicted what kind of Track and Field he would be coaching in the coming...

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CWU Wildcat by birth

CWU Wildcat by birth

Ryan Kinker, Senior Sports Reporter
November 30, 2016

Central Washington University Athletics has plenty of familial connections between coaches and student-athletes. soccer’s head coach Michael Farrand and daughter senior midfielder Keilin; cross country...

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Wildcats prepare for track season

Wildcats prepare for track season

Glendal Tautua, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2016

The indoor track season will begin on Dec. 4, kicking off this year’s much anticipated track and field season. Some key players have returned  with their eyes set on nationals. There is excitement when...

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Volleyball set for playoff rematch

Volleyball set for playoff rematch

Kofi Asiedu, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2016

The CWU volleyball team has qualified for the 2016 NCAA volleyball tournament. The Wildcats won their last two games, which solidified their spot in the NCAA tournament. They beat both Western Oregon...

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