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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

Gabriel von Eisenstein onstage.

‘Die Fledermaus:’ A fresh take on a timeless classic

Gabriela Gonzalez, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2024

Before scandal, elaborate schemes and cheating spouses were the popular topic of TV shows and celebrity gossip, crowds in 1874 Vienna flocked to the opera house to see these plot lines come to life in...

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New and improved tasting counter at BRIX.

BRIX Restaurant under new management

Cassandra Hays, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2018

The sounds of clinking wine glasses and conversation fills the room. Friendly faces greet you as the smell of homemade food hits your nose. Located on 3rd Street, BRIX Wine Bar & Restaurant has been...

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Jacob Wachte being a mountain top for his goat in childs pose.

Downward dog or downward goat? Campus Activities hosts CWU’s first “Goat Yoga”

Matt Escamilla, Scene Editor
October 3, 2018

Replace green smoothies with grass and Zen music with bleats and you’ve got “Goat Yoga.” On Sept. 25, CWU Campus Activities switched up the typical yoga session by adding goats to the equation. A...

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Central gears up for summer camps

Central gears up for summer camps

Mikaila Wilkerson, Staff Reporter
July 21, 2016

During the summer, Central is home to many different camps including sports camps, math camps, science camps and more, all to show people coming in what Central has to offer them. Gaining Early Awareness...

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Bittersweet farewell

Bittersweet farewell

Mikaila Wilkerson, Staff Reporter
July 19, 2016

Travis Box, the general manager for Central’s 88.1 The Burg radio station since 2013, resigned at the end of the school year. According to Elena Larrabee, the brand manager for The Burg, Box resigned...

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Country bar and dance club coming to E’Burg

April Radke, Staff Writer
July 1, 2015

Dust off those old cowboy boots and grab a partner because this summer, country dancing will be back in town. The Blue Rock Saloon, owned by local restaurant entrepreneur Jim Rowe, will specialize in country...

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Inside Out: An emotional journey for the whole family

Inside Out: An emotional journey for the whole family

Randi Gibbons, Staff Reporter
June 30, 2015

  Pixar has done it again. The vibrant animation and emotional storyline of “Inside Out” has adults and children questioning the way their brains work.   An animated emotional rollercoaster   In...

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Two students pair up to take on Burg 88.1

Two students pair up to take on Burg 88.1

April 23, 2014

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Emerald City Comicon draws Central students

Emerald City Comicon draws Central students

April 23, 2014

  BY Maria Harr Staff Reporter   Fans gathered from all over the United States to enjoy the special guests, events and generally nerdy vibe of Emerald City Comic Con held in Seattle...

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CWU joins community to protect the Earth

April 23, 2014

BY Patience Collier News Editor   Central’s Earth Day Family Festival, hosted by the Museum of Culture and Environment, will showcase the environmental efforts of groups around campus and...

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It’s Earth Day, do you know about the student garden on campus?

April 23, 2014

As spring quarter starts, farmers start planting their crops. The Central Coalition Garden is entering its second year and is excited about what the garden will bring to campus. The  garden is located...

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Open Mic at Sunset proves a success

April 22, 2014

Many kids are taught the importance of expressing themselves as they grow up. Through expressing themselves, they earn the uniqueness of their talents and doing things they love. The importance of doing...

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