By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Everyone needs to experience urban living at least once

Everyone needs to experience urban living at least once

Addie Adkins, Columnist
February 9, 2021

I was born and mostly raised in rural central Washington, but I had the pleasure of spending three of my most formative years living in Seattle. I was in second grade when my mom moved us to Seattle,...

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Weekly horoscopes like you’ve never seen

Weekly horoscopes like you’ve never seen

Libby Williams, Columnist
February 9, 2021

We’ve all been there. You’re out to coffee with a new friend, when they suddenly hit you with that big money question: what’s your astrological sign? “Uh… I think I’m a Virgo…” you guess.  “Oh...

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Tattoos in the Workplace

Peighton Bortle, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2021

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If showing school spirit is so important, why not make it more affordable?

If showing school spirit is so important, why not make it more affordable?

Hollis Zepp, Columnist
February 2, 2021

When I first found out that I get a discount on campus when using my meal plan, I thought that it applied to everything on campus I could possibly purchase. What I later found out was that not only was...

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The Great British Baking Show revived my palette

The Great British Baking Show revived my palette

Jackson Sorensen, Columnist
February 2, 2021

Over the course of my adult life, I’ve had to learn and step up my game when it comes to certain skills. Cooking is one of those skills.  Over the summer, I was browsing Netflix for something to...

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“Drivers License” causes a three song pile up

Katlyn White, Columnist
February 2, 2021

With the release of “Drivers License,” a song by Olivia Rodrigo, the new wave of celebrity drama has piqued my interest. It has been over almost a month since its release date, Jan. 8, and I am still...

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Skyward Sword is actually a good game

Star Diavolikis, Columnist
February 2, 2021

Legend of Zelda fans will know that Skyward Sword is one of the most unpopular games in the series. However, it is genuinely a good game considering the new features and characters it included. With...

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Student athletes shouldn’t be paid

Student athletes shouldn’t be paid

Rey Green, Columnist
January 26, 2021

I am a student first, athlete second. As a young kid with dreams and aspirations to become a professional athlete, my first thought of whether college level athletes deserve to be paid or not would have...

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How to conquer your freshman year at CWU

How to conquer your freshman year at CWU

Deacon Tuttle, Columnist
January 26, 2021

When I first glared into the eyes of the Wildcat statue, a seismic shift had already occurred. I was actually in college. Stepping foot into the SURC, reality struck me in the face. I’m positive that...

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Hades - Played it - Beat it - Great game

Hades – Played it – Beat it – Great game

Max Hughes, Columnist
January 26, 2021

The first game on my list of 15 to beat by the end of the year, a new year’s resolution of sorts, was Hades. Hades combines the elements of so many types of games that I love making it easy to throw...

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Believe it! “Naruto” has a valuable lesson to teach

Believe it! “Naruto” has a valuable lesson to teach

Bailey Tomlinson, Columnist
January 20, 2021

I recently watched both “Naruto” and its sequel, “Naruto: Shippuden” with my boyfriend at his request. It was an endeavor that took us six months of watching intricately plotted, at times convoluted...

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CWU’s Wi-Fi is Loading… Please Wait

CWU’s Wi-Fi is Loading… Please Wait

Hollis Zepp, Columnist
January 20, 2021

Nothing in college is more frustrating than having a laggy Zoom call, or even worse, being kicked out of a class because your Wi-Fi suddenly disappeared. In my short time as a student here at CWU, one...

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