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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

Students from around the globe represent their nations for International Education Week.

Flag parade celebrates students at home and abroad

Beau Sansom, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2022

Waves of multicolored flags fluttered in the wind as a parade of students marched through campus on the brisk morning of Nov. 14.  Domestic and international students alike carried flags that represented...

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Ofrenda set up for the event. Photo by Beau Sansom

Día y Muertos; el viaje del alma por la vida de ultratumba

Beau Sansom, Reportero del Personal
November 14, 2022

La travesía por el otro lado empezó con un paseo hacia El Centro de Diversidad y Equidad (DEC, por sus siglas en inglés) en el salón 105-01 de Black Hall. Después de registrarse en...

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Ukraine Sidebar

Andrew Ulstad, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2022

According to AP News reports, major cities in Ukraine are limiting power consumption to avoid total blackouts. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy estimates that 30% of Ukrainian power stations have been destroyed...

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Muir Hamilton translates comments made by Vasilisa Gorislavets at the panel to support Ukraine on Oct. 28. L-R Dr. Volha Isakava, Vladislav Bulgar, Vasilisa Gorislavets, Muir Hamilton.

Voices of Ukraine: stories in times of unrest

Andrew Ulstad, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2022

Vladislav Bulgar went to bed somewhere around 1-2 a.m. the morning of Feb. 24 in his hometown of Odessa, Ukraine. He awoke to his grandmother barging into his room with tears in her eyes. He remembers...

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Photos taken at a protest at London's Piccadilly Circus against mandatory hijab in Iran.

History department shows Iranian horror movie amidst protests

Morgana Carroll, Scene Editor
October 31, 2022

Professor of history and Russian language Dr. Volha Isakava said she wanted to start a new tradition of presenting international movies, hosted by the History Department and Brooks Library.  Isakava...

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Cesar Chavez speaks at a MEChA organized event, 1986. Photo courtesy of Observer archives

MEChA de CWU stands the test of time

A sense of family hung in the air as students and community members entered the Museum of Culture and Environment in Dean Hall on Thursday, Oct. 20.  After hugging several of the audience members,...

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Polynesian dancers perform for PolyFest.

Polynesian culture celebrated at PolyFest

Elliott Watkins, Staff Reporter
May 25, 2022

The SURC ballroom was lit up by green and yellow lights around the room, while those overhead dimmed. As the audience slowly flooded in to find their seats, they were greeted with Polynesian music. The...

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CWU community marches in support of Roe v. Wade

CWU community marches in support of Roe v. Wade

Morgana Carroll, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2022

Students and faculty marched down the sidewalk through the CWU campus protesting the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade, loudly chanting “My body, my choice,” in unison.  The Roe v. Wade Teach-In...

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Ellensburg City Hall where the DEI Commission meetings take place

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission discusses concerns and Pride month

Elliott Watkins, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2022

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Commission of Ellensburg discussed LGBTQ+ centric issues at their meeting on Tuesday, May 10.  To begin the meeting, the agenda was approved by the commission...

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African Night Ubuntu celebrates culture across the globe

African Night Ubuntu celebrates culture across the globe

An eruption of laughter resonated around the SURC Ballroom as two members of the audience  weaved their way from their seats to the stage, bathed in purple lighting in front of the crowd.  Comedian...

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Courtesy of Living Pictures Production

‘Courage’ documentary highlights protest culture in Belarus

Elliott Watkins, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2022

The room was quiet and waiting in anticipation for the documentary to begin. The lights turned low, the screen went dark and the audience sat in silent anticipation as they prepared to observe a glimpse...

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Tango performed by Kerensa Redbow, Anya DeGroot, Kevin White, Reagan Nguyen

Music & Autism event celebrates neurodivergent minds

Katherine Camarata, Scene Editor
May 4, 2022

Colorful music filled McIntyre Hall as a projection screen displayed various paintings by autistic artists on stage that served as inspiration for four original music compositions performed by the piano,...

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