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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

Wildcat baseball sweeps Holy Names

April 20, 2014

BY Chandler St. Louis Staff Reporter   The Central Washington University baseball team completed the four game sweep  of the visiting Holy Names University Hawks. On Senior Day, and in the...

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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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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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News: STEM majors win place in  Samuelson renovations

News: STEM majors win place in Samuelson renovations

March 9, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter Locating departments in Samuelson has been subject to change, due to the legislature’s preference in funding science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)...

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Health Department raises cancer, STD vaccine awareness

Colt Sweetland, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2014

On March 12, the Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD) will be hosting an event in the SURC pit where they will provide free Human Papilloma virus (HPV) Vaccines to students. The vaccine...

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Sports: Wrestling club finishes second at regional tournament and advance eight to nationals

Sports: Wrestling club finishes second at regional tournament and advance eight to nationals

March 7, 2014

BY CHANCE WEEKS-WILLIAMS, Staff Reporter Last Saturday, Central Washington University hosted the Northwest Conference regional wrestling tournament and finished second out of the nine schools. Head...

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Scene: Students juggle pet and school responsibilities

Scene: Students juggle pet and school responsibilities

March 6, 2014

BY JUSTIN MERRELL, Staff Reporter It is relatively common for students to own pets. On a warm summer day, students will walk with their dogs through campus, and all through the year they will fill...

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Scene: Movie Review: Blue Jasmine

Scene: Movie Review: Blue Jasmine

March 1, 2014

BY CAMILLE BORODEY,  Assistant Scene Editor Due to the recent abuse allegations against “Blue Jasmine’s” writer and director, Woody Allen, Cate Blanchett’s chances of winning best actress may...

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Scene: Movie Review: Snow on Tha Bluff

Scene: Movie Review: Snow on Tha Bluff

March 1, 2014

BY SPENCER BAKER, Staff Reporter “Snow on tha Bluff” is the most exciting and “real” documentary I have seen in a long time. The movie follows Curtis Snow, a real life drug dealer, in a...

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News: Central reacts to MyCWU

News: Central reacts to MyCWU

February 27, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter The portal update from Wildcat Connection to MyCWU resulted in mixed reactions from staff, students and faculty. MyCWU was released Jan. 27, 2014, and was intended...

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Late snow arrival surprises Central students

Colt Sweetland, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2014

This winter, Ellensburg and the surrounding region did not receive snow until mid January, which caused some concerns for students at Central. Tom Potter, a graduate assistant at Outdoor Pursuits and...

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News: BOD President considers creating Central car contract

News: BOD President considers creating Central car contract

February 23, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter The Central board of directors is working to bring a car rental service to Central in 2014. “They offer the rental cars to people who are 18 or older, which...

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