Knitting, crocheting, brisk walks and hanging out with my cats are my favorite pastimes for when I’m stressed about an assignment, trying to fall asleep or listening to a virtual lecture.  “Self-care”...

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Daily Wire Host Micheal Knowles called for “the eradication of transgenderism” on March 6, as crowds of conservative supporters cheered in agreement.  CPAC...

The rise of social media has seen a drastic change in the way we consume entertainment. Over the past decade, we’ve seen a surge in the number of social media platforms. We went from Myspace and Tumblr...

There are many opportunities to grab a quick bite to eat in Ellensburg, and taco trucks can be found around the corner of most major streets in town. Observer columnists Hunter Rhea and Quincy Taylor decided...

Readers are faced with one of the most complex decisions: to read a physical book or to read an ebook. Now, both probably have their pros and cons. But, I am here to tell you physical books are far superior...

I can recognize a Conspiracy theory because it is so kludge-like, so huggermugger—it looks like one, it sounds like one; ergo, it must be one. Pizzagate is generally considered a predecessor to the QAnon...

Ellie graduated from CWU in 2022 with a B.S. in Family and Child Life, specializing in Child Life, and minors in Accessibility Studies and Social Services. She’s currently back at CWU as a Master’s...

A sweet old therapist of mine told me how damaging diet culture is for people, especially for women in college like myself. According to the Jan. 2022 issue of the Women’s Studies International Forum,...

There’s no easy way to tell a dog owner that their 11-and-a-half-year-old husky needs to have her leg amputated to save her. Unfortunately, I had to have that discussion with my dog’s vet in December...

The 95th Academy Awards took place on March 12, and A24’s “Everything Everywhere All At Once” swept in historic fashion. The heavy frontrunner coming into the ceremony, everything went according...

“The secret behind things is that they have no essence.” –Foucault I am not my driver’s ID, nor my social security number. I feel, at times, like an evolving self or many selves or an incarnated...

Name: Sherry Watt Hometown: Phoenix, AZ and West Covina, CA Years working at CWU: 15 years Biggest changes at CWU over the years: A drop in student enrollment, there’s always a big turnover...