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The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Sprinter battles sickness, runs over CWU records

Sprinter battles sickness, runs over CWU records

Samuel Beaumonte, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2016

Junior Madison Garcia never thought she would be breaking school records when she applied to Central Washington University, and after a rocky start her freshman year due to health issues, her track future...

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Junior Kailyn Campbell leads off third in a game against Saint Martins.

Junior Kailyn Campbell takes a swing at school records

Mitchell Johnson, Senior Reporter
May 12, 2016

When head coach Mike Larabee met his new team for the first time, he didn’t know much about them. But word had apparently gotten out about junior first basemen Kailyn Campbell. “He goes, ‘Kailyn...

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Tennis club serves up pair of tournaments

Tennis club serves up pair of tournaments

Ryan Kinker, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2016

As the academic year reaches its end, sports clubs find their seasons hitting the same point. For Central’s Tennis Club, the next two weekends will provide an opportunity for club funding and recruiting...

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A short but steep hike leads to the view on top of Baldy Mountain.

Five hikes to scale in Kittitas Valley

Hunter Ventoza, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2016

If you’re looking to get out this weekend, don’t feel the need to drive hours for a good hike. The local area is full of trails though the diverse landscapes of Central Washington. Here are...

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Cano leads Mariners to early success

Cano leads Mariners to early success

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
May 12, 2016

The Mariners are winning baseball games, and I hardly know what to think of it. Could it be true? Are they a quality team? The starting rotation has lived up to the preseason hype, the bullpen has...

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GNAC Pitcher of the Year Kianna Wood will be on the mound during the Super Regional for the Wildcats.

Softball team set for Super Regional

Mitchell Johnson, Senior Reporter
May 11, 2016

After getting his third Gatorade bath of the season, Central softball head coach Mike Larabee should be investing in a rain poncho. Preferably a Gatorade proof one. After facing three straight elimination...

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Freshmen Abdul Aldhait (right) is a member of the Saudi Student Association and the Central soccer club

Central’s soccer club competes in friendly against Saudi Student Association

Samuel Beaumonte, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2016

With seven new players on Central’s Soccer Club’s roster and just eight weeks of practicing together, the club looks forward to their first friendly match against the Saudi Student Association (SSA)...

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Senior Ryan Atkinson hits his stride in final season

Senior Ryan Atkinson hits his stride in final season

Ryan Kinker, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2016

Every student athlete wants to end their collegiate career on a high note. For Central baseball player Ryan Atkinson, his entire senior season has become one. Atkinson, second baseman for the Wildcats,...

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The Seahawks addressed their offensive line issues by drafting Germain Ifedi with their first pick.

Seahawks nailed it with 2016 draft

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
May 5, 2016

I hate to be the guy that jumps on what has already been said, but it’s hard not to like what the Seahawks did with their draft class this past weekend. Whether it was ending up with five picks in...

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Junior Kailyn Campbell leads off third in a game against Saint Martins.

Central softball wins GNAC tournament, headed west to regional

Mitchell Johnson, Senior Reporter
May 5, 2016

There have been 14 GNAC conference tournaments since the conference’s inception during the 2001-2002 school year, and in order to win the conference tournament title, the Wildcats had to make history. Five...

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Students take on Central’s challenge course

Hunter Ventoza, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2016

Towering above the large grass field just north of campus, is the 50-foot tall “alpine tower,” which draws eyes to Central’s seldom-used challenge course. The size alone makes the challenge course...

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Senior Jake Levin attempts to pickoff a Western Oregon baserunner.

Wildcats claw for GNAC baseball title

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
May 5, 2016

This weekend, the Wildcat baseball team has a chance to do something they’ve never done before—win a regular-season GNAC Championship. If Central can win the regular-season title, it will host...

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