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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

Marriage equality for all! Well, except you…

Marriage equality for all! Well, except you…

Addie Adkins, Columnist
September 27, 2020

I won’t deny that June 26, 2015 was a huge win for marriage equality. However, the war for marriage equality is far from over. In fact, for the last five years, there has been a battle cry from one of...

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The media: a vital part of democracy

The media: a vital part of democracy

Abigail Duchow, Scene Editor
September 24, 2020

For a while now I’ve seen memes floating around Facebook and Twitter saying we should “abolish the media” or “defund the media.” I would just like to say that is exactly the opposite of what...

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Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

Mitchell Roland, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2020

  My name is Mitchell Roland, and I am the current Editor-in-Chief of The Observer. This is my first quarter in this role, and it will be my third quarter at CWU. While I’m new to CWU, I’m...

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ASCWU President, Mickael Candelaria

A welcome from ASCWU

September 15, 2020

Dear Wildcat Family: I know these times have been incredibly challenging and uncertain. Nevertheless, it is extremely heartwarming to still welcome over 2,000 of our newest Wildcats to the CWU main...

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Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

Amy Morris, Managing/Online Editor
September 15, 2020

Going into my senior (and last) year on The Observer, I am excited to make this quarter one worth remembering. There is so much going on in the world right now with COVID-19, the Black Lives Matter protests,...

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CWU President, James Guadino

Presidential greeting

September 15, 2020

CWU Community, On behalf of the Wildcat family, I would like to welcome you to the start of the new school year. We begin this year facing unprecedented challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic....

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MLB’s return is a recipe for disaster

MLB’s return is a recipe for disaster

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
July 6, 2020

While I was originally ecstatic for Major League Baseball’s return, it has become clear that baseball’s return will be below typical MLB play standards and come with severe risks that outweigh the...

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America was built on looting and riots

Abigail Duchow, Columnist
June 9, 2020

Recently protests have sparked from the death of an unarmed black man named George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer in Minnesota. Stemming from these protests, there have been instances of rioting...

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11 rapid-fire opinions to tide you over for the summer

The Observer Staff
June 3, 2020

The Observer: It’s encouraged to be nosy here Aeryn Kauffman Copy Desk Chief, Columnist I love The Observer. It’s so easy to stay informed and feel like I’m making a difference in the local community....

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Change your perception to achieve progression

Change your perception to achieve progression

Gabriel Lizama, Columnist
June 3, 2020

I remember moving to CWU as a freshman, graduating high school with honors, earning different accolades and having a strict plan for success that I knew would always work. Was I right? Definitely not!...

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Lethal removal of wolves is necessary

Lethal removal of wolves is necessary

Jayce Kadoun, Columnist
June 3, 2020

Lethal means of removing wolves from areas in Washington where they are a problem are justified because they save livestock and wolf population numbers increase regardless of the amount killed. Some conservation...

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Opinion: The Match ll: Champions for Charity brought competition, trash talking and fundraising to whole new level

Opinion: The Match ll: Champions for Charity brought competition, trash talking and fundraising to whole new level

Holly Hunter, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2020

Two of golf's greats and arguably two of the best quarterbacks of all time faced off May 24 on a rainy Florida golf course to raise money for COVID-19 relief. The Match II: Champions for Charity featured...

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