By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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

Updated: APOYO’s lease with CWU will not be renewed

Updated: APOYO’s lease with CWU will not be renewed

Cassandra Hays, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2020

After CWU decided not to renew its lease with Allied People Offering Year-Round Outreach (APOYO) food and clothing bank, students and community members rallied in support of the organization. APOYO is...

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The impactful work of Peggy Morache

Amy Morris, Scene Editor
January 15, 2020

Going into nonprofit work is not what Peggy Morache planned to do, it found her. She is, however, glad she ended up in a nonprofit because she likes knowing her work is helping people instead of a business....

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Drive safe this winter

Cassandra Hays, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2019

Before you leave: Load your car with winter travel gear: tire chains, ice scraper/snow brush, jumper cables and road flares. Keep a basic winter survival kit in your vehicle: flashlight, batteries,...

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Home is more than holiday decor

Home is more than holiday decor

Mary Park, Scene Editor
December 4, 2019

Now that the turkey’s eaten (or stored in the fridge) and Plaid Friday shopping’s been done, you can find red and green Santa hats, candy canes, ribbons and strings of lights in just about any public...

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From Marines to theatre

Mary Park, Scene Editor
December 4, 2019

At the scene shop in McConnell Hall, you can smell sawdust, see pieces of wood scattered around the room and hear heavy footsteps on the paint-splotched floor. Oftentimes, the shrill grinding of an electric...

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Inside the Food Wagon

Jackson McMurray, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2019

If you ever find yourself lost in or around Barto Hall, feeling very hungry and slightly adventurous between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on a weekday, there is a school-sanctioned vehicle-based solution for...

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Ellensburg puts on holiday events

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2019

Whether it’s cozy sweater parties, a night out with the girls or annual tree lightings, the Ellensburg community has a variety of holiday events to choose from. The Ellensburg Downtown Association (EDA)...

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Christmas events on campus

Pilar Cuevas, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2019

‘Tis the season for Christmas-themed events on campus. Christmas present shopping, live music and crafts are all coming up at the annual Ware Fair and the annual Holiday Extravaganza. Campus Activities...

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The One With All The Friendsgivings

The One With All The Friendsgivings

Pilar Cuevas, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2019

Do you know who had a turkey on their head during Thanksgiving from the TV show, “Friends?” Friendsgiving will be hosted on Nov. 21 at The 1891 Bistro from 6-8 p.m. and will be open to all students.  Attendees...

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Cold weather shelter opens

Cold weather shelter opens

Jackson McMurray, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2019

Temperatures are finally starting to dip below freezing at night in Ellensburg, and for many residents that means a severe drop in living conditions.  Friends In Service to Humanity(FISH) is a local...

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‘Just a stupid f##king play’

‘Just a stupid f##king play’

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2019

Tragedy, suicide, love, impulse and desire, Aaron Posner’s play, “Stupid F##king Bird” has it all. The production by CWU Theatre Ensemble ran from Nov. 15-16 and will run Nov. 21-24 in the Milo...

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‘If I were in college, I would learn Chinese’

‘If I were in college, I would learn Chinese’

Mary Park, Scene Editor
November 20, 2019

Kung fu, dim sum, a “Made in China” label are some things that might go through your mind when you think of China. Many people in the world consume Chinese goods, but learning the language can come...

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