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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

Sports clubs stronger than ever

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
October 14, 2015

Since the club sport program was officially created at Central in 2000, nearly 20 teams have been added to the program for a total of 24 different club sports students can participate in. Some of the...

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Sophomore Mackenzie Nolte concentrates on footwork.

Central hosts top-ranked Western

Samuel Beaumonte, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2015

After taking a 2-1 loss in overtime at the hands of Western Washington University (WWU), the second ranked team in Division II women’s soccer, last week in Bellingham, Wash., Central is looking to sink...

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Men’s rugby wins Viking Cup

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2015

Central men’s rugby team became the first American school to win the Vikings Sevens Tournament held at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash. Central accomplished this in the tournament’s...

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Relax 12’s

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
October 14, 2015

“Relax.” That simple word came out of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodger’s mouth after the Packers 0-2 start last season. It’s time for Seahawks fans to take the advice of last year’s...

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Volleyball hosts block party

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2015

Central’s volleyball team returns home after a successful trip to Oregon, where they toppled Western Oregon University and Concordia University. Central beat Western Oregon 3-0 and had a thrilling...

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Wildcats, Burns torch Cougars

Austin Bennett, Assistant Sports Editor
October 8, 2015

Central’s football team won, 24-21, in a thriller against defending conference champions Azusa Pacific this past Saturday. The Wildcats had huge games coming from their defense and running game. This...

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Wildcat women put in their work on the pitch before a pivotal stretch of the GNAC season.

Soccer reaches goal off field

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
October 8, 2015

Central’s soccer team is working hard on the field this season, but their work off the field has made an impact on the community and the culture of Central athletics. The team started a GoFundMe...

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Intramurals take elite step

Samuel Beaumonte, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2015

Monday, Oct. 12 marks the beginning of fall quarter's intramural sports season. This year, more sports are being offered for teams to participate in, with a new level of competition added as well. Central’s...

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Central cross country working on their paces a week before the WWU invitational meet.

Wildcats quest to viking territory

Jon Olsen-Koziol and Zac Hereth
October 8, 2015

Central’s cross-country team is preparing for the Western Washington University Invitational; an important GNAC meet on Saturday, Oct. 10. Every GNAC team will be competing at the meet, with the exceptions...

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Golf Club has rough weekend

Austin Bennett, Assistant Sports Editor
October 8, 2015

Chance Davis, golf club team member and officer, took his team to its first regional golf tournament of the fall quarter. The team traveled to Sunnyside, Wash. to compete against University of Oregon and...

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Mariner’s playoff hopes sail early

Zac Herreth, Sports Editor
October 7, 2015

After starting the season as a favorite to make it to the World Series, the Seattle Mariners have had one of the most frustrating baseball seasons in 14 years of obscurity. The team is coming off of...

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The Wildcat women work on their ball handling

Central soccer looks for kick-start

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
October 7, 2015

Coming off of last season’s fourth-place conference finish and a berth in the GNAC tournament, the Wildcats women’s soccer team has stumbled out of the gates with two losses to start their conference...

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