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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

Editorial: Derek Chauvin convicted on all counts for murder of George Floyd

April 28, 2021

Last week, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin was found guilty on April 20 of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder...

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Lexi Wicks (Junior) and Bailey Feinauer (Senior)

Everyone should hike this spring

Lexi Wicks
April 28, 2021

Going from winter quarter to spring quarter is a breath of fresh air. If you are anything like me, the constant dark days and cold weather can take a toll, especially while juggling the stress of online...

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Rugby is superior to football

Rugby is superior to football

Noah Wright
April 28, 2021

When I am asked what my favorite sport is I unquestionably say, “Rugby,” to which people usually reply, “isn’t that like football?” As someone who has played both sports for more than 10 years,...

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I should not pay full tuition for a fraction of the college experience

Samuel Harris
April 28, 2021

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have pondered this question many times: why am I paying full price for tuition when I’m not getting the full college experience? I did a quick calculation...

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Surviving a long-distance relationship while quarantining

Justin Zabel
April 28, 2021

Relationships take time and effort on a regular basis. You have to communicate, ask each other questions, make sure each person is okay and make sure the love and care is always there for each other. However,...

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Why are graphics cards so hard to get a hold of right now?

Javier Medrano, Columnist
April 21, 2021

Graphics cards can serve a great purpose to us in this pandemic. During these times, we are either stuck with nothing to do or we are forced to adopt a new work environment. That means most of us either...

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Transphobia is the new homophobia

Farron Knechtel, Columnist
April 21, 2021

Fears about transgender people using the restroom, seeking gender confirmation surgery and competing in sports appear to be on the rise from a small and vocal minority. If you are trans or otherwise LGBTQ,...

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The best celebrity boxer

Simon Lafita, Columnist
April 21, 2021

With a new boxing record of three wins and zero losses, Jake Paul solidified himself as the best celebrity boxer. Saturday, April 17, Paul, the social media celebrity who’s most known for his YouTube...

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6 reasons why I hate dress codes

Katlyn White, Columnist
April 21, 2021

Spaghetti straps, short skirts and excessive cleavage are some of the top banned items in a school dress code. In my own high school, wearing short skirts and cleavage was considered “skimpy.”...

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Why I won’t be watching Fast and Furious 9

Kenia Reynosa, Columnist
April 21, 2021

The Fast and Furious saga could’ve been something great. The moment they switched lanes from street racing is when it got ruined for me.  There is a lot of debate as to which film should’ve been...

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ASCWU virtual debates kick off general election

Sean Bessette, Assistant News Editor
April 20, 2021

The first of two ASCWU virtual debates took place last Wednesday night over a Zoom webinar. The positions of president, executive vice president, director of Governmental Affairs and senate speaker...

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CWU should bring in Greek life

Britnie Monaghan, Columnist
April 14, 2021

College life is all about creating connections and lifelong friendships that you will carry with you throughout the rest of your life. For some students this can be difficult. It’s hard to put yourself...

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