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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Sean Campbell (left), Cassie Dayan (center) and Brendan McQueeney (right) in a promotional shoot for Under The Rug

Under The Rug: Art, Happiness and The Journey of a Lifetime

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 15, 2025

When I was about 5 years old, I remember walking to school and realizing I didn’t know what would happen if I were to die. I thought about a car careening off the street and crashing right into me, where...

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Sound Bite Volume 26

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 13, 2025

Welcome back to Sound Bite! This week we will be covering Lady Gaga, JENNIE, Doechii and Wu-Tang Clan in a classic return to format for Sound Bite. I had a ton of fun listening to the music this week,...

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“Like A Dragon”: The Yakuza games and the power of positive masculinity 

Patrick Pugh, Scene Editor
March 13, 2025

In case it wasn’t obvious, I’ll be spoiling the “Yakuza” franchise, so for those who haven’t played them, do that. They’re peak and if you have a Game Pass, most of them are free. There...

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Roy Ayers "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" album art.

Roy Ayers: The Legacy of A Soul Musician lives on in Hip Hop

Brandon Mattesich, Columnist
March 6, 2025

This past week, Roy Ayers passed away at the age of 84. Born in 1940 Ayers was a cornerstone of the soul and jazz combo genre, and who I believe to be one of the most influential artists of the past 100...

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Sound Bite Volume 25 - Anniversary Edition

Sound Bite Volume 25 – Anniversary Edition

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 6, 2025

Welcome back to Sound Bite! This is a very special issue to me, as it officially marks the halfway point in what I consider to be Sound Bite’s ultimate journey. When I started this column, it was mainly...

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Why ‘Lord of The Rings’ is Better Than ‘Star Wars’

Katherine Lewis, Columnist
March 6, 2025

As someone who grew up watching The Lord of the Rings and the Star Wars series, I believe “The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien is superior. This series was crafted by a classically educated English...

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Donald Trump violated the First Amendment when he barred The Associated Press from the White House

Donald Trump violated the First Amendment when he barred The Associated Press from the White House

Kyley Glenn, Columnist
February 27, 2025

On Feb. 11, Donald Trump barred the Associated Press (AP) from the Oval Office and Air Force One press conferences indefinitely during his second term as president of the United States.  Trump’s...

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Sound Bite Volume 24

Sound Bite Volume 24

Brandon Mattesich, Columnist
February 27, 2025

Welcome back to Sound Bite! This week I’ll be covering a new album from Tate McRae, as well as singles from J. Cole, JENNIE and Joey Bada$$. Plus, a huge update on A$AP Rocky to close out this issue....

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Clubbing Comparisons

Kam Schindewolf-Broyles, Columnist
February 27, 2025

Clubbing is typically seen as a “red flag”, something that only immature and irresponsible people want to take part in. To me though it's more of just a fun way to pass time, something I can go out...

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Sound Bite Volume 23

Brandon Mattesich, Columnist
February 20, 2025

This Week In Music  Welcome back to Sound Bite! This week we will be covering releases from Westside Gunn, Drake (sadly), Bon Iver and Freddie Gibbs in what I can only describe as the most mismatched...

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If you didn't understand the second Death Note opening, you didn't understand the show

If you didn’t understand the second Death Note opening, you didn’t understand the show

Kam Schindewolf-Broyles, Columnist
February 20, 2025

“Death Note” is my favorite show of all time and has been since I first watched it when I was 11 years old, so for 12 years I've been a fan of this show. To the point where I currently have 3 “Death...

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Sabrina Carpenter collage

Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet rise to winning a Grammy and releasing her deluxe album

Kyley Glenn, Columnist
February 20, 2025

Following the recent win of her first Grammy in her musical career in the category of “Best Pop Solo Performance” for the hit song “Espresso”, singer Sabrina Carpenter released a deluxe version...

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