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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

Wildcat players celebrate during a game earlier in the season. 

By Nick Terrel

Sports archive: Cats win four, dominate Cali tournament

April 16, 2014

  BY Jaryd Cline Sports Editor   After losing five games in a row and slipping to fourth place in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference standings, the Central Washington softball...

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Sports archive: Upcoming intramural season has students excited to enjoy spring

April 16, 2014

BY Chance Weeks-Williams Staff Reporter   The intramural championship T-shirt is probably the most recognizable shirt on the Central Washington University campus. Central has many different...

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Senior infielder Scott Stone swings at a pitch last weekend against Western Oregon. Stone is second on the team with four home runs and 14 RBIs. 
Photo by Nick Terrel

Sports archive: Central baseball looks to climb GNAC standings

April 16, 2014

  BY Cameron Daniels Assistant Sports Editor Print date: April 10, 2014 The Central Washington Wildcat baseball team is looking to stay hot in a four-game series this weekend as they...

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Will better event planning keep students at Central during weekends?

April 16, 2014

BY Evan Pappas Contributing Writer   Central has been called a suitcase college, with students often retreating to the West Side over the weekends, but data collected by the school shows...

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Central celebrates the selfie with display in SURC

April 11, 2014

    BY Camille Borodey Orientation Editor   Women’s and gender studies students Cay Collins, Zach Dozier and Kevan Gardner, have created the “Radical Beauty Exhibit and...

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ASCWU-BOD positions influence Central student life

April 9, 2014

BY Colt Sweetland Assistant News Editor CORRECTION: Cassie DuBore's name had previously appeared as Dubore. The below article has been edited, and the Observer apologies for this mistake.   On...

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News: Central’s rugby team goes to varsity

News: Central’s rugby team goes to varsity

March 13, 2014

BY JOHN JORDAN, Staff Reporter Central Washington University is one of the few universities or public colleges in the country that has recognized men and women’s varsity as a varsity sport in its...

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News: ASCWU-BOD supports ending tuition freeze

News: ASCWU-BOD supports ending tuition freeze

March 13, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter Central’s student government opted for moderate tuition increases on an annual basis over either a large increase in tuition or cuts in programs and staff for...

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News: BOD prepares for upcoming election period

News: BOD prepares for upcoming election period

March 13, 2014

BY AARON KUNKLER, Staff Reporter Elections for Central’s student Board of Directors (BOD) will be held next quarter. The Associated Students of Central Washington University Board of Directors is...

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News: Wanapum dam leak reveals bones

News: Wanapum dam leak reveals bones

March 13, 2014

BY BARBARA LEWIS, Staff Reporter  Human remains have been found at the Wanapum Dam last week in an archaeological find that state archaeologists are still investigating. “Any time human remains are...

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Opinion: I’m a journalist, and even I’m bothered by the media

Opinion: I’m a journalist, and even I’m bothered by the media

March 13, 2014

BY SARAH RUIZ, Staff Photographer Whenever someone on campus asks me what I want to be when I graduate, I hesitate to tell him or her I want to become a journalist. Let’s be honest, most people...

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Scene: Comedian Ernie G brings laughs and inspiration

Scene: Comedian Ernie G brings laughs and inspiration

March 12, 2014

BY KATHERINE GOLARZ, Staff Reporter On Friday Feb. 28, Central hosted comedian Ernie G (full name Ernesto Gritzewksy). According to Central’s website, “he aims to empower students and community...

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