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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

Sports: Retz scores game-winning penalty kick in second straight victory for womens soccer; Wildcats now 8-2 in GNAC

Sports: Retz scores game-winning penalty kick in second straight victory for women’s soccer; Wildcats now 8-2 in GNAC

October 21, 2013

BY RYAN ROGERS, Staff Reporter Lightning struck twice for Central Washington University's women's soccer opponents, as sophomore midfielder Reilly Retz scored the game-winning penalty kick for the...

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Sports: Wildcats womens volleyball sweeps Northwest Nazarene on Match for Breast Cancer Awareness night, 26-24, 25-20, 25-18

Sports: Wildcats’ women’s volleyball sweeps Northwest Nazarene on Match for Breast Cancer Awareness night, 26-24, 25-20, 25-18

October 20, 2013

BY MAX BAYERN, Assistant Sports Editor  With a little more on their minds than just volleyball, Central Washington University women’s volleyball’s defeated Northwest Nazarene University in three...

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Sports: Inaugural Wildcat Hoops Showcase a big hit for fans at Nicholson Pavilion Friday night

Sports: Inaugural Wildcat Hoops Showcase a big hit for fans at Nicholson Pavilion Friday night

October 19, 2013

BY CHANCE WEEKS-WILLIAMS, Staff Reporter Students and Wildcat fans poured in to watch both the men’s and the women’s basketball teams showcase their skills on the hardwood, while both tams impressed...

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Sports: Wildcats cross country has successful outing at 40th Annual Western Washington Invitational; Morgan finishes 13th

Sports: Wildcats’ cross country has successful outing at 40th Annual Western Washington Invitational; Morgan finishes 13th

October 17, 2013

BY MAX BAYERN, Assistant Sports Editor It was a very successful day at the 40th Annual Western Washington University Invitational for Central’s men and women's cross country team. Senior Connie Morgan...

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Scene: The FBIs Cyber Task Force is hosting a presentation in Hertz Hall to spread cyber safety awareness

Scene: The FBI’s Cyber Task Force is hosting a presentation in Hertz Hall to spread cyber safety awareness

October 17, 2013

BY CAMILLE BORODEY, Staff Reporter No matter what the major or hobby is, college students connect to the internet daily, whether it’s through Instagram, Groupwise or Tumblr. In the era of constant...

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News: Construction on new science building is in progress; expected to be finished by 2016

October 16, 2013

BY ALEX WARD, Staff Reporter Central has begun construction on the new Science Building located west of the SURC and is expected to finish the project in 2016. The end result of this $63 million...

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Scene: Wayne Bradys stand-up improv act wows students Friday night in the SURC

Scene: Wayne Brady’s stand-up improv act wows students Friday night in the SURC

October 14, 2013

BY ADAM WILSON, Assistant Scene Editor Wayne Brady wowed the crowd Friday night with several skits that included a story about a psychologist smoking a caterpillar, a scientist who steals a ground-breaking...

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Sports: Wildcats sweep Yellow Jackets 25-17, 25-10, 25-23; Hanses finishes with match-high 11 kills

Sports: Wildcats sweep Yellow Jackets 25-17, 25-10, 25-23; Hanses finishes with match-high 11 kills

October 13, 2013

BY CHANCE WEEKS-WILLIAMS, Staff Reporter Central Washington University women’s volleyball  swept Montana State University Billings on Saturday night at Nicholson Pavilion 25-17, 25-10, 25-23. Central...

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Sports: Wildcats overcome 17-3 deficit, McDonald hits game-winning field goal to beat Red Storm 27-24 on homecoming

Sports: Wildcats overcome 17-3 deficit, McDonald hits game-winning field goal to beat Red Storm 27-24 on homecoming

October 13, 2013

BY CAMERON DANIELS, Staff Reporter Down 17-3 at halftime to red-hot Dixie State University, Central Washington University head football coach, John Picha, had a simple message for his players. “You...

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Sports: Cross Country runs well at University of Montana Invitational; Spencer places 19th

Sports: Cross Country runs well at University of Montana Invitational; Spencer places 19th

October 11, 2013

BY CHANCE WEEKS-WILLIAMS, Staff Reporter On Oct. 4 the Central Washington University cross country teams traveled to the University of Montana in Missoula for the University of Montana Invitational. Both...

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Sports: Homecoming on Saturday at Tomlinson Stadium features GNACs No. 1 offense and No. 1 defense

Sports: Homecoming on Saturday at Tomlinson Stadium features GNAC’s No. 1 offense and No. 1 defense

October 11, 2013

BY MAX BAYERN, Assistant Sports Editor Saturday’s 1 p.m. homecoming game is shaping up to be a clash of the titans as Central Washington University's (3-2 overall 3-1 Great Northwest Athletic...

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News: New contract ratified between faculty union and administration increases wages

News: New contract ratified between faculty union and administration increases wages

October 10, 2013

BY EVAN PAPAS, Staff Reporter A new contract between the Administration and the faculty union has resulted in raises for faculty for the next four years. Last week Central Washington University and...

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