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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

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You won’t want to miss CWU Theatre’s production of “Once Upon A Mattress”

Brandon Mattesich, Columnist
May 15, 2025

“Once Upon A Mattress” is the Theatre department's latest production, and it will absolutely blow you away. From its hilarious cast to its fantastic sets everything about this production left me glued...

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Letter from The Editor: On the Protest

Letter from The Editor: On the Protest

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2025

Today exceeded every expectation we had, and we are truly grateful. To the 300+ students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members who joined us on our protest today, we would like to thank you. We...

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Sound Bite Volume 27

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2025

Welcome back to Sound Bite! It's been a minute, like, a long minute. Because of that, this is going to be a very untraditional Sound Bite, as I’m going to be recapping all the major releases I’ve missed...

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The Future of Olivia Rodrigo

Kyley Glenn, Columnist
May 8, 2025

The steady rising artist, 22-year-old Olivia Rodrigo, has absolutely nailed the task of marketing herself to Generation Z. From heartache to growing up, Olivia Rodrigo has created a career built off relatability.  Over...

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“Thunderbolts*: A new era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe”

Faith Henry Gonzalez, Columnist
May 8, 2025

The newest Marvel movie, “Thunderbolts*” had been an anticipated Marvel movie for quite some time, ever since its announcement back in the summer of 2022. Many people, including myself, when first...

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Paul McCartney is the best Beatle, and the biopic will prove it

Mark Sterling, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2025

The cast for the Beatles biopic was announced. In anticipation of this I thought I’d talk about the Beatles. More specifically, why Paul McCartney is the best of the four. Paul McCartney is one of...

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The wildcat way has been betrayed: Why the improper cutting of funds is not saving but rather costing us everything 

The wildcat way has been betrayed: Why the improper cutting of funds is not saving but rather costing us everything 

Yohanes (Yo) Goodell, Guest Columnist
April 24, 2025

Any controversial decision in history has been defined by its outcome. On March 17, the S&A Committee convened to discuss budget changes to various student organizations and programs after the committee’s...

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Washington state colleges respond to Harvard situation in signed petition, CWU’s signature notably absent

Kyley Glenn, Lead Reporter
April 24, 2025

Harvard University filed a federal lawsuit suing the Trump Administration to stop $2.2 billion in grants from being paused. The 51-page lawsuit was filed in Boston on Monday, and could set a new precedent...

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Harvard just set the standard for college responses to the Trump administration, will Washington schools follow?

Harvard just set the standard for college responses to the Trump administration, will Washington schools follow?

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 17, 2025

The Trump administration, from day one, has taken a variety of actions against colleges across the US targeting students, administration and more specifically federal funding. Most notably, the Trump administration...

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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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