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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

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How bedroom pop has given young musicians a more personalized way to make it big

MJ Rivera, Columnist
May 10, 2023

The term “bedroom pop” emerged in the mid 2010s and refers to music that can be made from the comfort of someone’s bedroom, using computer programs that anyone can learn.  NBC’s Olivia Roos...

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The Halo franchise is dying as fans are crying

Beau Sansom, Columnist
May 10, 2023

“Die? Didn’t you know? Spartans never die.” Kurt- 051 Spartans may not die, but the “Halo” franchise certainly will if current trends continue as they have. Halo has been a flagship franchise...

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Tea and Talk at Choykhana Rokhat: An Iconic Teahouse

Sarita Dasgupta, Guest Columnist
May 8, 2023

Tea is the preferred beverage of most Asian countries, and they all have unique and interesting customs and traditions attached to the drinking of tea.  In September 2016 I took the two-and-a-half...

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Metaphysical Crisis: Buddhism and A.I.

Jampa Dorje, Guest Columnist
May 8, 2023

A revolution is happening that is changing the way we understand the world. Data scientists Tristan Harris and Asa Raskin, co-founders of the Center for Humane Technology and the driving force behind Netflix’s...

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Why hitting the gym might be the best thing you can do for your GPA

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2023

As a student in college, I find myself always looking for ways to help improve my academic performance. I ended up trying everything from flashcards to study groups, but it wasn't until I started incorporating...

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Why restaurants should stay open for longer hours

Quincy Taylor, Columnist
May 3, 2023

There are many restaurants all over the city of Ellensburg, many of which close around 9-9:30 p.m., and to some this may be an issue. It can be very frustrating knowing that after 9 p.m., I won’t be...

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Bonnie Hendrickson Q&A

Brittany Cinderella
April 27, 2023

Bonnie Hendrickson graduated from CWU in 1999 with a masters in experimental psychology. She also worked with chimpanzees in the CHCI on campus until September 2013. She currently works as a scheduling...

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From Tik Tok, to Snapchat, to Instagram: children are simply exposed to too much, too young

Anna Fridell, Columnist
April 27, 2023

Though censorship is a scary word to many, social media should be censored to children under the age of 12.  There is no question about how accessible the internet has become, from discovering the...

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President Wohlparts second home is set to finish construction in 2025. Photo by Katherine Camarata

SATIRE: President Wohlpart’s second home to be constructed underneath Bouillon Hall

Katherine Camarata, Satirist
April 27, 2023

What most believed to be a simple and usual construction site with holes left uncovered behind cyclone fences was actually something far more progressive and unexpected: the future location of President...

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The student debt crisis: a burden on America’s future

The student debt crisis: a burden on America’s future

Mykah Koke-Filimaua, Columnist
April 27, 2023

The student debt crisis has reached a tipping point in America, with more than 44 million borrowers carrying a total of $1.7 trillion in student loan debt, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New...

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Generational interests: self care as a 20-year-old college student

Madison VanRavenhorst, Columnist
April 19, 2023

Knitting, crocheting, brisk walks and hanging out with my cats are my favorite pastimes for when I’m stressed about an assignment, trying to fall asleep or listening to a virtual lecture.  “Self-care”...

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We need to do something about the transgender genocide in the United States

Morgana Carroll, News Editor
April 19, 2023

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Daily Wire Host Micheal Knowles called for “the eradication of transgenderism” on March 6, as crowds of conservative supporters cheered in agreement.  CPAC...

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