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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

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Rihanna at the Super Bowl: an analysis of society’s reaction

Katherine Camarata, Columnist
February 15, 2023

Rihanna, legendary pop-R&B icon of the 2010s with a career spanning over a decade, broke her five year hiatus from the stage by performing for the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show. Rihanna had her...

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What does it mean to not want to be like "other girls"? Photo courtesy of Pexels.

The hidden misogyny behind “not like other girls”

MJ Rivera, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2023

Most women have had a time in their life when they thought to themselves, “I’m not like other girls,” because they chose an alternative, better way of living that doesn’t involve so much pink lip...

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Lock, Stock and Barrel by Howard and Lorraine Barlow. Photo by Jampa Dorje

HUNTING FOR MY INNER ELK

Jampa Dorje, Guest Columnist
February 6, 2023

In the process of examining a particular artwork in a gallery, the mind wanders and then comes back into attentiveness; and when this attentiveness is extended over a period, a sense of losing oneself...

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The Romance of the Tea Clippers

Sarita Dasgupta, Guest Columnist
February 1, 2023

Three decades in the latter half of the nineteenth century, known as the Clipper Age, not only provided great excitement for tea drinkers and for the general public, but also had a major effect on the...

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The Lensa app generates AI art, but at what cost_ Photo courtesy of Lensa app

AI art needs to go

Jordyn Rossmeisl, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2023

By now, most of you have probably heard of AI art. Some of you have used AI art generators; heck, even I am guilty of trying it out. However, as this new and improving technology becomes more popular,...

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The things your driving instructor didn’t tell you

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2023

Driver's education teaches you the basics: parallel parking, backing around a corner and even placing your hands at ten and two on the steering wheel. However, I didn’t realize until I actually started...

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CWU PolyFest annual event. Photo courtesy of CWU Flickr

The importance of identity based clubs

Zileni Milupi, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2023

Cultural and identity-based clubs are the heart and soul of extra-curricular activities on campus. When I came to the U.S. in 2019 to pursue my undergraduate studies, I had a somewhat decent idea of...

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A lone Oscar. Photo by Andrew Eccles.

Surprises and snubs from the Oscar nominations

Isaac Hinson, Columnist
February 1, 2023

A day often met with feelings of anticipation for fans, confusion for those in the industry who find themselves off the ballots and relief for people like my mother and I, who want to know what movies...

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Letter from the editor 1/25

Letter from the editor 1/25

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
January 26, 2023

Greetings CWU, As the clouds start to part and make way for some rays, remember to be kind to yourself. Being kind to yourself allows space for vulnerability, which was one theme on my mind while writing...

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Jacqueline's cat, Rooster (left), Madison's cat, Cow (right). Photos courtesy of Jacqueline Hixssen and Madison VanRavenhorst

National ‘answer your cat’s question’ day

To honor national ‘answer your cat’s questions’ day, we took it upon ourselves to answer, in our opinion, cat’s most common questions. Our cats, Rooster and Cow, are very vocal felines. Both of...

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Sammy Fabelman getting the shot (Photo courtesy Universal Pictures)

The Fabelmans: Spielberg at the peak of his powers

Isaac Hinson, Columnist
January 25, 2023

One year removed from his masterful re-imagining of “West Side Story,” legendary Director Steven Spielberg returns with a deeply personal story about his childhood, how he grew to love movies and the...

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Finding acceptance through grief.

My grandma died and my relationship ended… Now what?

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
January 25, 2023

While the headline may lead you to believe I'm writing a melancholy country ballad, in reality I'm just trying to walk a straight line down a spiral path. Grief is a peculiar thing, because I've never...

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