The Observer

Mariners’ era of mediocrity closes

Maxwell Monson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 16, 2015

Unlike Boston’s “Curse of 1912,” or the Cubs “Curse of Billy the Goat.” Mariner fans don’t have a curse to blame, but they have been hearing “a rebuild takes time” for the last 14 years.

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Central Rugby to face defending champs BYU in Varsity Cup semifinals

Chance Davis, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2015

It was around this time last year when the Central men’s rugby team had to hang up their uniforms for the season in the semifinals. As luck would have it, they’re on their way back and ready to finish unfinished business.

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Righting the ship

Zac Hereth, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2015

The Central Wildcats baseball team hopes the long ride over won’t be the only drive they’re associated with as they take on the Montana State University Billings Yellow Jackets in a big four game series.

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CWU Rugby team moving on to Varsity Cup quarterfinals

Maxwell Monson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 7, 2015

The Central Men’s rugby team dominated the Arizona State University Sun Devils (ASU) Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Varsity Cup by a score of 72-10.

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Central finds life in second half of two-game series

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2015

The Central Wildcats baseball team took the final two games of four against Western Oregon University Wolves by a score of 6-3, and 9-4, after losing both games Friday. The two wins increase the Wildcat’s...

Big GNAC series looms for Central

Maxwell Monson, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2015

The Central Wildcats softball team will try to get back to their winning ways after splitting the weekend up north last week. What looms are four upcoming conference games versus the Northwest Nazarene...

Central’s equestrian team sends riders to IHSA semi-finals

Shaima Shamdeen, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2015

Central’s equestrian team has finished up the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) regional competition and three of their members have advanced to semi-finals. Elizabeth Luty, Ellye...

Wildcats make jump to nationals

Kyler Roberts, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2015

Junior triple jumper Luke Plummer and senior high jumper Tayler Fettig will be the two athletes the Wildcats send to compete in the National Indoor Track and Field Championships. The championship meet...

Central students gearing up for camp C-Woo

Alexa Olague, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2015

Camp C-Woo will take place throughout Central’s campus, with an emphasis on health, activity, education and fun. Camp director Corey Sinclair began running the camp in 2006. Sinclair describes...

Central’s men’s basketball falls at GNAC tourney

March 12, 2015

John Whittelesy The 2014-2015 Central Washington University basketball team featured a lot of excitement and growth this season. From senior guard Dom Williams’ memorable buzzer-beater, to junior...

Basketball team loses in tourney during first appearance in 13 years

Jeffrey MacMillan, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2015

The 2014-15 Central Washington University Women’s basketball team had a memorable season including a return to the post season It will be remembered as a turning point in the programs history; as...

Central’s Climbing Club brings students together

Tyler Buchanan, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2015

Competitive rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports in the country, involving strength, flexibility and endurance. It is even suggested that rock climbing will become an Olympic sport by...