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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

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Central Hosts Summer Sports Camps

Justin Phan, Staff Reporter
July 5, 2015

High schools from all around Washington State come to Central every year for summer camps. At Central the athletic clubs offer a variety of summer camps for all high school athletes. Sports offered...

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Wildcats football ready to pounce into action for second season under Shoemaker

Wildcats football ready to pounce into action for second season under Shoemaker

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2015

fter a seven win, four loss season in 2014, the Central football team looks to have an even better season coming under second-year head coach Ian Shoemaker. With key returners coming back on both sides...

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The Seahawks wrap-up historic off-season and look ahead to the year after a Superbowl loss

The Seahawks wrap-up historic off-season and look ahead to the year after a Superbowl loss

Maxwell Monson, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2015

With the majority of offseason over, the Seahawks have found themselves in familiar territory. Heading into the new season, they are once again being boasted as one of the most talented teams in the NFL. There...

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Junior right-hander Alhanon Miller gave up two hits in three innings.

The Central Baseball beard decoded

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2015

eards in baseball have become more popular than ever. Many major league teams have become more lenient about allowing players to grow facial hair, only requiring a few restrictions. Beard popularity...

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OPINION: ESPN's Colin Cowherd shows his age and lack of expertise in his rant against professional gaming

OPINION: ESPN’s Colin Cowherd shows his age and lack of expertise in his rant against professional gaming

Jonathan Glover, Sports Editor
May 28, 2015

ook out, America. There’s a new sport on the horizon and it doesn’t involve balls, pads or large crowds of people getting drunk in a parking lot before games. Well, it might actually involve the latter. I’m...

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Breaking down the best beards in professional sports today

Breaking down the best beards in professional sports today

Zac Hereth, Staff Reporter
May 27, 2015

You can’t have great sports without great beards. Whether it’s the traditional hockey playoff beard, the baseball hitting streak beard or the good luck beard for whatever achievement the team is striving...

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The playoff beard: myth or reality?

The playoff beard: myth or reality?

Maxwell Monson, Staff Reporter
May 27, 2015

Beards have become a common sight on players come playoff time. Fans have seen James Harden sporting a great display of facial hair on the hardwood. When you catch an NHL playoff game, it’s hard to find...

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Mariners at Orioles 8/3/14

As Mariners’ pitching regresses, they’ll need to right the ship if they ever hope to make playoffs

Ryan Cole, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2015

Heading into the new season, Major League Baseball analysts were talking about how good the Mariners’ pitching was going to be, but all their prediction haven’t panned out as expected Iwakuma Aside...

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As Spring quarter comes to a close, we reflect on what happened with Wildcats sports

As Spring quarter comes to a close, we reflect on what happened with Wildcats sports

Chance Davis, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2015

2015 was a year full of highlights and disappointments for Central sports. Many teams thrived under the pressure, as their year of competition seemed to never get easier. Baseball Ending their season...

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Mariners at Orioles 8/2/14

Mariners can’t find bats as they fall to four games under .500

Maxwell Monson, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2015

hen the season began, many Mariners fans didn’t envision their team would be sitting in third place of the American League West. It was hard for people not to get their hopes up with all the talk about...

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Top ten NFL Draft players analyzed

Chance Davis, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2015

The 2015 NFL draft was just one of the May Day sporting events that happened over the weekend. With many players hoping to get their shot, it was only a matter of who would go where. With the talent pool...

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Seahawks replace defensive holes and plan for the future following NFL Draft last weekend

Seahawks replace defensive holes and plan for the future following NFL Draft last weekend

Maxwell Monson, Assistant Sports Editor
May 6, 2015

The Seattle Seahawks went into the 2015 draft with high hopes after past success. This draft may not have the biggest names, but I believe the Seahawks filled the few holes they had and added depth in...

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