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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

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It’s earth month: here is what Ellensburg is doing to become more sustainable

Anna Fridell, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

The city of Ellensburg is engaged in a variety of ways to improve environmental sustainability, according to Mayor of Ellensburg Nancy Lillquist.  “There’s the stuff we’ve been doing forever,...

CWU men’s rugby and their historic run

CWU men’s rugby and their historic run

Tre’Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

The CWU men’s rugby team fell short in the D1A Quarterfinal to the #4 BYU Cougars with a score of 31-62. The team didn't find a way to come back from a 31-point deficit, ending their historic run. But...

Reid Rasmussen on the mound, Photo by Jacob Thompson

Reid Rasmussen & the Wildcat baseball team push toward end of season

Charis Jones and Ryan Gildersleeve April 26, 2023

The Wildcats traveled to Monmouth, Oregon on the weekend of April 15 where they fell short to the Western Oregon University (WOU) Wolves in each match of their four-game series.  These games held a...

Kim-Funston Realtor LEFT Tara K. Brown Senior Loan Officer RIGHT. Photo by Yohanes Goodell

Downtown spring cleanup: making Ellensburg a better place

Quincy Taylor, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

Ellensburg community members took the time to come out and help clean up the streets of downtown in honor of Earth Day on April 22. The Downtown Spring Cleanup is an annual event for all ages to help...

Wellington and Mariner Moose. Photo by Brittany Cinderella

Seattle Mariners welcome the Wildcats to T-Mobile Park

Brittany Cinderella, Copy Desk Lead April 26, 2023

The crowds were filled with crimson, black and white at T-Mobile Park as the Seattle Mariners welcomed CWU students, staff, alum and fans for CWU Mariners Night. CWU-themed Mariners jerseys were given...

Sagapolu beating the defense. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media

CWU’s women’s rugby team fools in 7’s gold

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter April 19, 2023

The CWU women's rugby team participated in the Fool’s Gold 7’s tournament hosted by Boise State. The Wildcats dominated as they went 4-0 overall. The Wildcats first defeated the Montana State A...

Ohland standing at base. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media)

Austin Ohland wins GNAC player of the week honors

Ryan Gildersleeve, Staff Reporter April 19, 2023

Austin Ohland has been a consistent slugger for the CWU baseball team for the past four years, and after earning Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) player of the week honors last week, Ohland is...

President Wohlpart at the Belonging in the Burg discussion.

Belonging in the ‘Burg discussion encourages progressive conversations among diverse groups in Ellensburg

Yohanes Goodell and Zileni Milupi April 19, 2023

Friendly chatter and the scent of brewed coffee wafted across the Hal Holmes Community Center during the Belonging in the Burg: Building Bridges discussion on April 8. The Diversity Equity and Inclusion...

Front of Ellensburg High School.

Ellensburg High School students speak out against LGBTQIA+ bullying at board meeting

Megan Rogers, News Editor April 19, 2023

Slashed tires, “f-slurs” and harassment; this is only a portion of what Ellensburg High School (EHS) students reported experiencing from their peers at the board meeting on March 29.  EHS students...

Trans pride flags lining a pathway. Photo courtesy of Flickr

We need to do something about the transgender genocide in the United States

Morgana Carroll, News Editor April 19, 2023

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...

Frankie the cat. Photo courtesy of Libby Williams

Having pets in college: CWU community members share stories

MJ Rivera, Scene Editor April 18, 2023

Life as a college student can be busy, but for those who love animals, having a pet in college is worth the extra responsibility. Archie, a kitten just a few days old, was found left outside in the...

Carlos Huitron and daughter Guadalupe Huitron-Lilly embraced for warmth outside the Kittitas County Courthouse building before holding a demonstration. Photo by Rob Fraser

Remembering Shady Acres: the once ‘peaceful,’ affordable community to be covered by Kittitas County Event Center expansion

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor April 12, 2023

A historic fight for Shady Acres: a battle spanning half a decade Rows of abandoned trailers with colorful yet lifeless children’s toys scattered across the yards sit vacant where a community once...

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