How did you start hula hooping? What drew you to it? Nearly a decade ago, I passed by a small yard sale at a church in Ellensburg. I stumbled upon a kid's hula hoop and thought it might be fun to use...

Whether you’re new to Ellensburg, lived here for a few years or are a permanent resident, you should always make sure to practice proper snow etiquette. After moving here from Sammamish, a town with...

Anyone watching America’s sport this season can admit the abnormal amount of serious injuries.   The Miami Dolphins put Tua Tagovailoa’s life and career on the line after clearing him to return...

Like every great discovery  It happened accidentally  When Camellia leaves fell in a bowl  Of boiling water, and, behold!  Infused it into tea!    If you are a tea drinker, you may have...

Rituals help us understand a world that is in a state of constant change, according to Associate Professor and Museum of Culture and Environment Director Hope Amason during a talk she gave at the Hal Holmes...

       It’s often been said, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” and this might be so, but if you are blind, beauty is felt by the handler.     In his October 2019 Poetry...

Whether you’re someone already in love with space and everything around us or just like to see the moon from your backyard, take time out of your day to explore the stars. If you’ve ever had a chance...

The average cost for public colleges in the United States can cost up to $25,000 per year and average over $100,000 for a four year degree according to US News. This is a lot of money for many families...

I have wanted to be a father since shortly after my first nephew was born. Something about helping to shape a personality seemed appealing to me. This was reinforced over the next decade and a half when...

An Arab/Muslim country is hosting the World Cup Despite all the controversy surrounding the hosts Qatar and their treatment of migrant workers and claims of corruption in the world cup bidding proccess,...

The last two years I have spent my time sitting on my computer editing numerous articles every week for The Observer. This was the most rewarding experience throughout my time in CWU.  I began as copy...

John Barr is the founder of NHLToSeattle, an organization responsible for helping bring the NHL to the Washington area. Barr is also a co-host on the podcast “Sound of Hockey”, a board member of the...