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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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I don’t like haunted houses

Hayley James, Columnist
October 31, 2024

I’ve had my fair share of haunted house experiences and all I can say is that they aren’t for me. I love fall and all the festivities with the season like pumpkin patches, corn mazes and Halloween...

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Pay-to-play gives United States soccer no chance at success

Pay-to-play gives United States soccer no chance at success

Maggie McBroom, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024

The price of playing a high level of soccer in the United States is extremely high, and can cost tens of thousands of dollars per year. This is very detrimental to the development of young players, as...

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‘Smile 2’ leaves much to smile about – and be scared of

Isaac Hinson, Columnist
October 31, 2024

I’ve been craving a theatrical horror experience. I thought about going to see “Terrifier 3,” but those films aren’t for me. I’ve tried the other two… just not my cup of tea. I’m here in...

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Sound Bite Volume 13

Brandon Mattesich, Columnist
October 25, 2024

This Week In Music  Welcome back to Sound Bite! This week we are going a bit of an unconventional route and covering some new and old releases that I feel deserve to have been covered. From country...

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The celebritization of politicians

Astor Powell-Pedersen, Columnist
October 25, 2024

Throughout American history, and quite frankly all of political history, every major politician is going to have their diehard supporters. The people who love everything they do, and follow their every...

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Sound Bite Volume 12

Sound Bite Volume 12

Brandon Mattesich, Columnist
October 17, 2024

Welcome back to Sound Bite! This week we have a couple major releases, an update to some long-running rap beef and a couple standouts that deserve a shout! GloRilla just released her latest album “GLORIOUS”...

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What you should watch this Halloween

Isaac Hinson, Columnist
October 17, 2024

It’s my favorite time of the year for movie watching – Halloween. Well, it isn’t Halloween yet, not quite. But we are only a few weeks away. The weather is getting colder, the clothes are getting...

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Sound Bite Volume 11

Sound Bite Volume 11

Brandon Mattesich, Columnist
October 8, 2024

  This Week In Music  Welcome back to Sound Bite! With summer officially over things have slowed down quite a bit in the music scene, but there is still plenty to cover in this first back-to-basics...

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Sound Bite Volume 10

Sound Bite Volume 10

Brandon Mattesich, Columnist
October 3, 2024

  Summer Recap  Welcome back to Sound Bite! After a long summer full of music and drama, I am excited to be bringing back Sound Bite bigger and better than ever before. This special extended...

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‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ at 50: As scary as ever

Isaac Hinson, Columnist
October 3, 2024

Happy October! It’s the beginning of my favorite three-month stretch of the year. So many holidays. So many memories to be made. And so many movies to watch. Specifically in October. I find a real cozy...

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Sound Bite Issue 9

Sound Bite Issue 9

This Week in Music  Welcome to this quarter's final issue of Sound Bite! With summer just around the corner, I’ll be using this issue to highlight some upcoming releases that we won't be able to...

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Rules for a Reason

Astor Powell-Pedersen, Columnist
May 30, 2024

They say that behind every rule, there is a story. Every young mind that tours CWU’s Ellensburg campus knows one thing by the end of the tour: you do not swim in the Ganges. The sweet smile of your tour...

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