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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

Are Felix's control problems for real?

Are Felix’s control problems for real?

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
April 21, 2016

For over a decade, Felix Hernandez has been the shining gem of the Seattle Mariners franchise. As “The King”  began his 12th season on the mound something has been off—his command. Through just...

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Swim club makes waves

Swim club makes waves

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
April 21, 2016

Central’s Swim Club hosted its first Inland Northwest Region Championship swim meet on April 2, which was a record-setting fundraising event for the swimmers. The club raised close to $3,500 at the...

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Litter in the local shooting pits

Litter in the local shooting pits

Hunter Ventoza, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2016

On a sunny spring day, shooters drive miles on pot-hole ridden roads with a car full of ammo to spend their day off enjoying their favorite outdoor recreational activity. They arrive at what is usually...

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Michael Messner to speak on women in sports tonight in the SURC Ballroom

Mitchell Johnson, Senior Reporter
April 19, 2016

With many different issues going on in women’s sports, like the current issue with the U.S. Women’s National Team looking to receive pay equal to their male counterparts, Central will give students...

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Serevi credits success to team

Serevi credits success to team

Samuel Beaumonte, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2016

The women’s rugby team joined varsity sports last year with a mix of all-star and international players looking to make a statement. And with help from its team captain and center, Asinate “Nate”...

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GNAC-title hopes on the line

GNAC-title hopes on the line

Mitchell Johnson, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2016

If the GNAC had a time machine, they’d likely go back and change Central and Saint Martin's University's matchup this weekend to the final series of the season. This weekend’s series may be the...

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Rugby travels to Utah for quarterfinals

Rugby travels to Utah for quarterfinals

Ryan Kinker, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2016

After Saturday’s 44-15 victory in the Penn Mutual Varsity Cup Championships’ opening round against UCLA, Central’s men’s rugby team moves on to the quarterfinals and to play against the University...

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Seahawks need another draft like 2012

Seahawks need another draft like 2012

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
April 14, 2016

In order to be considered a true dynasty, the Seahawks need to win one, or more likely two, Super Bowls in the next few years. This year’s draft class needs to emulate that of 2012 in order for Seattle...

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Central offers storage for firearms

Central offers storage for firearms

Hunter Ventoza, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2016

Students living on campus at Central have a safe place to store their firearms, with university police. As tensions run high around the topic of gun control on college campuses, Central offers law-abiding,...

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Freshmen step up to the plate

Mitchell Johnson, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2016

During this time last year, freshmen Kayla Smith and Rachael Johnson were in the middle of their high school softball season. Now they are regular contributors for Central’s softball team in the race...

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Junior prop Sammie Pinson sprints down the pitch during a Wildcats home match.

Women set to host Canadian squad

Mitchell Johnson, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2016

The Central women’s rugby team’s first home game of 2016 was pushed back a week after its game against the University of Oregon was cancelled, but now they are ready for rugby in Ellensburg. The...

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Senior infielder Tanner Romo has posted a .388 batting average this season

Wildcats’ bats set pace for GNAC

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
April 7, 2016

Despite sitting in fourth place in the GNAC standings, Central’s baseball team has been tearing it up offensively after a slow start. As a team the Wildcats are batting .301, which is 33 points...

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