Vikings survive rough start with solid defense in 58-49 win over Sonoma State at CCAA/GNAC Challenge Classic Dec 14, 2008
Women's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... McCleary/Elma) scored all of her career and game-high 16 points in the second half as Western Washington University overcame a rough start with a strong finish to defeat Sonoma State University, 58-49, in final-day action at the California Collegiate Athletic Association/Great Northwest Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Challenge Classic on Saturday at Acker Gym. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings No.8 in Sports Directors' Cup standings Dec 14, 2008
Athletics News - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Following the most successful fall sports season in school history, Western Washington University currently ranks No.8 in the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup NCAA Division II standings. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western falls 59-52 to host Chico State in opening day action at CCAA/GNAC Challenge Classic Dec 13, 2008
Women's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Showing rust from a two-week layoff, Western Washington University fell 59-52 to host Chico State University in opening day action at the California Collegiate Athletic Association/Great Northwest Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Challenge Classic on Friday at Acker Gym. (Wwuvikings.com)
WEEKLY RELEASE: Western gets back to work following 15-day layoff Dec 12, 2008
Men's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... UPDATE: Following a 15-day layoff, the undefeated Western Washington University men's basketball team is at Dixie State on Monday (7:30 p.m.), and later that week hosts the WWU Great Western Shootout at Las Vegas, Nevada, meeting Cal State Stanislaus on Thursday (3 p.m.) and Cal Poly Pomona on Friday (5 p.m.). (Wwuvikings.com)
WEEKLY RELEASE: Western to compete in CCAA/GNAC Challenge Classic Dec 11, 2008
Women's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... UPDATE: Following a two-week break for fall quarter final examinations, the Western Washington University women's basketball team returns to action this weekend, traveling to the California Collegiate Athletic Association/Great Northwest Athletic Conference Challenge Classic at Chico, Calif. (Wwuvikings.com)
Five Vikings named NSCAA Far West Region All-Stars Dec 11, 2008
Women's Soccer - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Five Western Washington University women's soccer players were named to the adidas/National Soccer Coaches Association of America NCAA Division II Far West Region All-Star team announced today. (Wwuvikings.com)
Pele is first-team NSCAA West Region all-star, Vejo is second-team pick Dec 11, 2008
Men's Soccer - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Western Washington University men's soccer midfielder (Sr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Warner is first-team NSCAA All-American Dec 10, 2008
Women's Soccer - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Western Washington University women's soccer defender has been named a first-team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. (Wwuvikings.com)
ESPY arrives for Western's Moore Dec 10, 2008
Football - Western Washington University Vikings ... Moore, a wide receiver and graduate of Western Washington University, made arguably the greatest football catch ever caught on film. (Wwuvikings.com)
Warman named GNAC Female Athlete of the Week Dec 9, 2008
Track - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Western Washington University indoor track and field freshman Emily Warman (Sedro Woolley) has been named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Female Athlete of the Week for Nov. 30-Dec. (Wwuvikings.com)
Perry Named MVP as Western Wins Rotary Bowl 25-10 Dec 8, 2008
Football - Western Washington University Vikings ... Anacortes) as Western Washington University overcame an early 10-point deficit and defeated Colorado School of Mines, 25-10, in the Dixie Rotary Bowl on Saturday at Hansen Stadium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings set five school records at UW Winter Preview Dec 7, 2008
Track - Western Washington University Vikings ... --- Five school records were set and a sixth was tied by Western Washington University women as the Vikings opened their indoor track and field season Saturday at the University of Washington Preview at Dempsey Indoor. (Wwuvikings.com)
WESTERN FRONT: Internationally known Dec 5, 2008
Women's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... After taking last season off to recover from a meniscus tear and broken cartilage in her knee, Western Washington University sophomore point guard , a world competitor and former women's basketball player at the University of British Columbia (UBC), is practicing with the Vikings and plans to make her debut next week. (Wwuvikings.com)
Alvord named first-team AVCA All-American Dec 4, 2008
Women's Volleyball - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Western Washington University middle blocker (Sr ... Danielle Alexanderd Valley State University, MB, Sr., 5-11, Newport, Michigan , Western Washington University, MB, Sr., 6-0, Laurel, Washington Katie Gangelhoff%^, University of Minnesota Duluth, S, Sr., 5-8, South St. Paul, Minnesota Jessica Granados*, California State Univ. San Bernardino, RS/Opp. (Wwuvikings.com)
13 headed to R.A. Long Hall of Fame Dec 4, 2008
He later transferred to Western Washington University, where he received his Bachelor s degree ... He received the Western Washington University Distinguished Alumnus award in 1995, and was also honored by Skagit Valley College when the James Ford Hall on campus was named in his honor. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Exchange student makes Ellensburg second home Dec 3, 2008
With AUAP also available at Western Washington University and Eastern Washington University, more than 10,000 students have joined the program since its inception, according to Werdin. AUAP students are assigned a peer advisor and expected to learn about American culture; that s how Tadenuma signed up for the Community Friends program where they are matched with families in Ellensburg. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Study flunks state's colleges on affordability Dec 3, 2008
The biennial study by the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, which evaluates how well higher education is serving the public, gave "F''s for affordability to 49 states. Only California earned a passing grade in the category, because it has relatively inexpensive community colleges.The affordability grade is based on how much of an average family's income it costs to go to college. The report said poor and working-class families in Washington must spend 36 percent of their... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Rotary Bowl, Fanz-TV look forward to added exposure Dec 2, 2008
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Western's Parkerson selected to Great Britain Senior National Team Dec 2, 2008
Softball - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Western Washington University senior outfielder/designated player has been selected to play on the Great Britain Senior National Softball Team that will compete in the European Women's A Pool Championships this summer at Valencia, Spain. (Wwuvikings.com)
Perry repeats as Offensive Player of the Year at WWU Awards Banquet Dec 1, 2008
Football - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Senior quarterback (Longview/R.A. Long) received Offensive Player of the Year honors for the second straight season and also was the Captain's award recipient at the Western Washington University Football Awards Banquet on Sunday at the Best Western Lakeway Inn. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western now 6-0, rolls over Northwest, 96-76 Nov 30, 2008
Men's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... Federal Way) had 17 points and 13 assists as Western Washington University defeated Northwest University, 96-76, in a non-conference men's basketball game Saturday on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings hold off second-half rally to defeat Cameron OK, 79-71 Nov 29, 2008
Men's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... Fontana, CA) scored a game-high 21 points as Western Washington University opened up a 19-point lead then survived a late rally to defeat Cameron University OK, 79-71, in a non-conference men's basketball game Friday on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western takes 86-61 victory over BYU-Hawaii at Hawaii Hilo Invitational Nov 29, 2008
Women's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... Blaine) scored 19 of her team-high 22 points in the second half, helping the Western Washington University women's basketball team to an 86-61 victory over BYU-Hawaii in first-day action at the University of Hawaii Hilo Invitational Tournament on Friday at Konawaena High School. (Wwuvikings.com)
Former Viking one step away from NBA Nov 28, 2008
Men's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Former Western Washington University men's basketball guard is one step away from the National Basketball Association as he was selected to the roster of the Utah Flash on Wednesday. (Wwuvikings.com)
UW, WSU Ordered To Trim Budgets Nov 27, 2008
5 million cut and a little more than $1 million at Western Washington University. It is the state's richest public university and the one being asked to cut the largest dollar amount from its budget, but the UW seems to be doing a good job of shielding its students from the ugly fiscal reality. (KIRO TV, WA)
Banner Corporation Announces Officer Promotions Nov 27, 2008
Prior to joining Banner, her career included ten years at Kitsap Bank as the Senior Vice President in charge of credit administration and five years as a commissioned bank examiner with the FDIC. Ms. Rice graduated with honors from Western Washington University with a B.A. in business administration and a minor in economics. She is also a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School. (Primezone Releases)
Western looks to remain unbeaten Nov 26, 2008
Men's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Off to a 4-0 start, the Western Washington University men's basketball team completes a three-game home stand this weekend, entertaining Cameron University OK on Friday (7 p.m.) and Northwest University on Saturday (7 p.m.) on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western makes Thanksgiving trip to Hawaii Nov 26, 2008
Women's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Looking to bounce back from its first loss of the season, the Western Washington University women's basketball team celebrates the Thanksgiving holiday by making its first trip to Hawaii. (Wwuvikings.com)
SEATTLE P-I: Where Are They Now: Chris Moore Nov 26, 2008
Football - Western Washington University Vikings ... Sixteen years ago, Moore was a sophomore wide receiver for Western Washington University, someone who ran a simple out route against Puget Sound at Baker Stadium in Tacoma, and came up with a complicated grab that was made for the Internet. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings sign two high school standouts Nov 25, 2008
Women's Volleyball - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Western Washington University head volleyball coach announced today that two high school seniors have signed national letters of intent to play for the Vikings in the fall of 2009. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western rolls to 125-69 triumph over Walla Walla Nov 25, 2008
Men's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... Fontana, CA) scored a game-high 22 points to lead seven Western Washington University players in double figures as the Vikings rolled to a 125-69 victory over Walla Walla University in a non-conference men's basketball game Monday on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium ... BELLINGHAM - Considering that Western Washington University's men's basketball team walloped winless Walla Walla 125-69, 7-foot newcomer gave the fans plenty of... (Wwuvikings.com)
Wanting to divorce, but unable to afford it Nov 24, 2008
Lets try to work through our problems and hope that the economy will spring back,'" Rubin said.2008 downturn a reversal of historyHistorically, divorce rates tend to rise during tough economic times, counselors and lawyers said, citing a 17 percent spike in divorces during the 1997 recession. But what makes this downturn different is its severity, they speculate. That view draws support from the fact that a decline in divorces also was observed from 1930 to 1935, during the depths of the... (MSNBC -- Business)
A 10,000-year-old word puzzle Nov 24, 2008
In 1987, Mr. Vajda was a new professor of Slavic Studies at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, where he came across a book in Russian about a language called Ket, a nearly extinct language spoken by only 1,000 people in a remote area of central Siberia. It belonged to a language family called Yeneseic, of which Ket was the only survivor. (Globe and Mail)
Biker was more like a steamroller Nov 23, 2008
He worked as a librarian at Western Washington University and at the public library in Prineville. But he argued with the boss, and problems with diabetes made him unstable. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Western men and women both place 10th at NCAA II Nationals Nov 23, 2008
Cross Country - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Competing in freezing weather conditions, both the Western Washington University men's and women's teams placed 10th and four Vikings earned All-America honors at the 2008 NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships on Saturday at the Cooper's Lake Campground course (host Slippery Rock University). (Wwuvikings.com)
Western rallies for 71-64 win over Mary ND at SPU Tip-Off Classic Nov 23, 2008
Men's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... Chelan) scored a game-high 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Western Washington University overcame a nine-point first-half deficit and defeated University of Mary (N.D.), 71-64, in a final-day contest Saturday at the Seattle Pacific University Tip-Off Classic at Royal Brougham Pavilion. (Wwuvikings.com)
Olsen finds niche back home Nov 23, 2008
Cross Country - Western Washington University Vikings ... The Western Washington University junior cross country runner graduated from Squalicum High School in 2005 and moved down to Portland, Ore. (Wwuvikings.com)
GNAC/CCAA CHALLENGE CLASSIC - GAME 3 - Seattle Pacific 90, Cal Poly Pomona 58 Nov 23, 2008
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Western gets prep standouts from Washington and Oregon Nov 22, 2008
Women's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Western Washington University women's basketball coach announced today that Kendall Williams, a center at White River High School in Buckley and point guard Corinn Waltrip, a point guard at Tigard (Ore. (Wwuvikings.com)
GNAC/CCAA CHALLENGE CLASSIC - GAME 2 - Western 75, Cal Poly Pomona 68 Nov 22, 2008
Women's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... Blaine) had team-highs of 14 points and 10 rebounds, lifting Western Washington University to a 75-68 win over Cal Poly Pomona in the first-day nightcap Friday of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference/California Collegiate Athletic Association Challenge Classic on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western defeats Cal State San Bernardino, 73-67, to open SPU Tip-Off Classic Nov 22, 2008
Men's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... Fontana, CA) scored 20 points and all three frontcourt starters also scored in double figures as the Western Washington University men's basketball team claimed a 73-67 victory over Cal State San Bernardino in the opening game of the Seattle Pacific University Tip-Off Classic on Friday at Royal Brougham Pavilion. (Wwuvikings.com)
The Western Front: Receiver's return pays off for football Nov 22, 2008
Football - Western Washington University Vikings ... On a cold November night after hours of practice, Western Washington University senior wide receiver remained on the field. (Wwuvikings.com)
Two standout prep seniors sign NLIs to play for Vikings Nov 22, 2008
Softball - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Western Washington University softball coach announced today that two prep seniors, Rachelle Berry from Burlington-Edison High School and Erika Hendron from Redmond High School, have signed national letters of intent to join the Vikings in the fall of 2009. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western grabs early lead in GNAC All-Sports Standings Nov 22, 2008
Athletics News - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Western Washington University is the early leader in the 2008-09 Great Northwest Athletic Conference all-sports competition. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western falls 1-0 in overtime to Seattle Pacific in NCAA II Far West Regional Championship Game Nov 21, 2008
Women's Soccer - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Midfielder Meredith Teague scored in the 16th minute of overtime, giving Seattle Pacific University a 1-0 victory over Western Washington University in the NCAA Division II Far West Regional Championship Game on Thursday morning at Truman Soccer Park on the campus of host Truman State University ... " NCAA II Far West Regional - Championship Game Western Washington vs. Seattle Pacific Date: 11/20/08 Attendance: 50 Goals by Period 1 2... (Wwuvikings.com)
Vancouver Columbian: Porter rewriting her running future Nov 21, 2008
Cross Country - Western Washington University Vikings ... A former Class 2A cross country state champion and the Columbian's All-Region runner of the year as a junior and senior at Hockinson High School, the Western Washington University sophomore was poised to continue her athletic career at one end of the state. (Wwuvikings.com)
GAME NOTES: Western meets Colorado Mines in Dixie Rotary Bowl on Dec. 6 Nov 20, 2008
Football - Western Washington University Vikings ... NEXT GAME: Western Washington University Vikings (5-5, 5-3 GNAC) vs. Colorado School of Mines Orediggers (8-3, 7-2 RMAC) in 23rd annual Dixie Rotary Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 6 (12 noon MT) at Hansen Stadium (4,500 cap. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western to host GNAC/CCAA Challenge Classic Nov 20, 2008
Women's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Coming off two impressive victories, the Western Washington University women's basketball team plays host to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference/California Collegiate Athletic Association Challenge Classic this weekend on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Bellingham trio plays role in Vikings' success Nov 20, 2008
Women's Soccer - Western Washington University Vikings ... When college soccer coaches were recruiting out of Bellingham High School three years ago, she narrowed down her choices to two - Western Washington University and Seattle Pacific University. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings at SPU Tip-off Classic this weekend, host Walla Walla on Monday Nov 19, 2008
Men's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Following a blowout win in its season and home opener, the Western Washington University men's basketball team competes in the Seattle Pacific University Tip-Off Classic this weekend at Royal Brougham Pavilion on the SPU campus. (Wwuvikings.com)
The Earths Not Flat, and Its Not Warming Nov 19, 2008
" Says geologist Dr. Don J. Easterbrook, emeritus professor at Western Washington University, who has authored eight books and 150 journal publications, "Rather than drastic global warming at a rate of 0. 5C [1 degree F] per decade, historic records of past natural cycles suggest global cooling for the first several decades of the 21st century to about 2030. (Newsmax)
Western clobbers Cascade, 109-69 Nov 18, 2008
Men's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... Fontana, CA) scored a game-high 20 points to lead six Vikings in double-figure scoring as Western Washington University opened its season with a 109-69 victory over Cascade College in men's basketball action Monday on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings frozen out of NCAA II National Tournament Nov 18, 2008
Women's Volleyball - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Western Washington University, the NCAA Division II National Tournament runner-up in 2007, will not be in the tourney in 2008 after the Vikings did not receive one of the eight West Region berths announced Sunday. (Wwuvikings.com)
Even Miss Finland loves to watch the dominoes go Nov 17, 2008
OK, Western Washington University midfielder Matt Pele. TRIVIA ANSWER. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Summers named MVP as Vikings defeat L-C State 69-52 to close out WWU Lynda Goodrich Classic Nov 17, 2008
Women's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... Marysville/Marysville-Pilchuck) came off the bench to score a game-high 19 points, 16 of them in the first half, lifting Western Washington University to a 69-52 triumph over Lewis-Clark State College in the final game of the 12th annual Lynda Goodrich Classic on Sunday on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Zack leads Saint Martin's to 85-71 victory over Cascade at WWU Lynda Goodrich Classic Nov 17, 2008
Women's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Forward Dara Zack had game highs of 25 points and 12 rebounds, leading Saint Martin's University to an 85-71 victory over Cascade College in final-day action Sunday at the 12th annual Western Washington University Lynda Goodrich Women's Basketball Classic on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Seattle Times: Dream still alive for former Viking Wellman to play for Sounders Nov 17, 2008
Men's Soccer - Western Washington University Vikings ... The lucky trio -- Erik Sterling, a former player at Decatur High School in Federal Way; , a former player at Western Washington University; and Gareth Waite of Orinda, Calif. (Wwuvikings.com)
NCAA II Far West Regional - Second Round - Western defeats Cal State Dominguez Hills, 1-0 Nov 17, 2008
Women's Soccer - Western Washington University Vikings ... Pacific Palasades, CA) scored the lone goal in the 49th minute, lifting Western Washington University to a 1-0 victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills in a second-round game of the NCAA Division II Far West Regional on Sunday afternoon at Orca Field on the Whatcom CC campus. (Wwuvikings.com)
Broadbent a force in goal for Vikings Nov 17, 2008
Women's Soccer - Western Washington University Vikings ... On the Western Washington University athletic Web site, soccer player profile isn't much. (Wwuvikings.com)
Saint Martin's uses two big runs to beat Lewis-Clark State, 75-61, in game two at Goodrich Classic Nov 16, 2008
Women's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Center Krissy Bassett scored a game-high 20 points and forward Dara Zack had 14 points and a game-high 14 rebounds, leading Saint Martin's University to a 75-61 victory over Lewis-Clark State College in first-day action Saturday at the 12th annual Western Washington University Lynda Goodrich Women's Basketball Classic on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western opens campaign with 92-57 win over Cascade at Lynda Goodrich Classic Nov 16, 2008
Women's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... Kamuela, HI/Kamehameha) came off the bench to score a game-high 18 points, hitting 4-of-5 3-point shots, as Western Washington University defeated Cascade College, 92-57, in the opening game of the 12th annual Lynda Goodrich Classic on Saturday on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings end regular season by edging Alaska Anchorage in five sets Nov 16, 2008
Women's Volleyball - Western Washington University Vikings ... Edmonds/Edmonds-Woodway) had 19 kills, including the match-winner in the final set, and added a match-high seven blocks as nationally ranked Western Washington University defeated University of Alaska Anchorage, 33-31, 24-26, 25-23, 19-25, 15-13, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference volleyball match Saturday afternoon on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
NCAA II Far West Regional - First Round: Cal State Dominguez Hills 2, San Francisco State 1 Nov 16, 2008
Women's Soccer - Western Washington University Vikings ... CSUDH, the No.5 seed, improved to 14-9-0, and advances to the second round to face No.1 seed and host Western Washington University on Sunday (1 p.m.). (Wwuvikings.com)
Phyllis Reeva (Kruger) Compton Nov 16, 2008
A graduate of Western Washington University, Phyllis moved to Alaska in 1989. She enjoyed all Alaska had to offer: snowmachining, ice fishing, four-wheeling and traveling the state. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Western drops final exhibition 78-74 at Trinity Western Nov 14, 2008
Men's Basketball - Western Washington University Vikings ... LANGLEY, B.C. - The Western Washington University men's basketball team fell 78-74 to Trinity Western University in an exhibition contest Thursday. (Wwuvikings.com)
