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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

Cougars outlast Wildcats

Chance Weeks-Williams, Sports Editor
October 5, 2014

It was a tale of two halves as Central Washington lost to Azusa Pacific 20-27 after being down by 20 points in the first half. APU running back Terrell Watson was the workhorse for the Cougars, leading...

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Wildcats hope to climb national rankings

Wildcats hope to climb national rankings

Rachel Charlton, Assistant Sports Editor
October 3, 2014

After a three-game winning streak was snapped by the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves, the Wildcats will be on the prowl for redemption this Saturday as they face Simon Fraser. The Seawolves brought an aggressive...

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IN THE CLEAR - Austin Pernell returns the first of two blocked punts the Wildcats had for touchdowns against Simon Fraser University (B.C.) in the inaugural Battle of the Border

Wildcats and Cougars square off in Tomlinson

Chance Weeks-Williams, Sports Editor
October 3, 2014

Coming off a blowout win against Simon Fraser, the Wildcats football team will return to Tomlinson stadium this Saturday, with their sights on Azusa Pacific. This game will be the second Great Northwest...

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RISE TO THE TOP - Rugby team sprints to the top of NWCRC

Rugby looks to add on to regular season streak

Chance Weeks-Williams, Sports Editor
October 2, 2014

This is the first school year that Central’s rugby team will start out as a varsity sport, as it looks to continue its dominance in the regular season.   Central’s Rugby team became...

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SEND OFF - Forward Whitney Lowe prepares to pass the ball to a teammate

Soccer team wants to kick aside inconsistency

Rachel Charlton, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2014

Up and down seems to be the theme for the Wildcats as they have alternated losses and wins going into their fifth regular season game. Currently sitting with a 2-2 record in the Great Northwest...

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Eastern Washington Prep Star Gets Big Chance

August 4, 2014

By Austin Bennett One of Eastern Washington’s finest athletes, Joe Harris Jr. has been drafted in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Harris will be accompanied by first...

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Central Shows on Pre-Season All-GNAC Football Team

August 4, 2014

By Austin Bennett Beyond Sports Network According to Beyond Sports Network, Central Washington football has five preseason All-GNAC players on the roster for this upcoming season. Including a first...

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Central Summer Athletic Camps

July 29, 2014

By David Collins Central Washington University hosts a multitude of athletics camps during the summer. CWU offers boys & girls basketball, fastpitch softball, football, co-ed rugby, soccer and volleyball...

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CWU Makes Rugby A Varsity Sport

July 18, 2014

By Justin Nunez Last year CWU took a large step and decided to make the school rugby teams, both men’s and women’s, a varsity sport. This was in part to the men’s long winning tradition and...

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Kitna Wildcat Classic Tees Off

July 10, 2014

By Justin Nunez Tomorrow the 12th annual Kitna Wildcat Classic, sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors, kicks off. The golf tournament is held each year in honor of Jon Kitna, former CWU quarterback who...

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Troutwater Fly

July 8, 2014

By Austin Bennett Troutwater Fly Shop has been flourishing in downtown Ellensburg. Troutwater recently moved to their downtown location at 425 N. Pearl St. this past April but the business has been...

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Central's newly renovated tennis courts open

Central’s newly renovated tennis courts open

June 5, 2014

BY Chandler St. Louis Staff Reporter   The recent remodeling of Central’s tennis courts has players and community members ecstatic. The tennis courts, located next to Wendell Hill...

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