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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

Opinion: Outer Banks is the best show on Netflix

Opinion: Outer Banks is the best show on Netflix

Holly Hunter, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2020

On March 31, I was casually scrolling through Instagram when I saw a trailer for a new Netflix original series, Outer Banks. I was instantly in awe of the trailer; it showed hints of drama, action and...

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Opinion: Debates over enforcing the shutdown vs. saving the economy miss the point

Opinion: Debates over enforcing the shutdown vs. saving the economy miss the point

Takashi De Leon, Columnist
May 23, 2020

As the country continues to be ravaged by COVID-19, the societal and economic impacts of the virus and statewide quarantines are becoming dire. Currently, over 1.4 million Americans have confirmed cases...

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Court ruling is the latest sign the NCAA is dying

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
May 21, 2020

During a press conference at 2014’s Final Four in the glamorous Cowboys stadium in Arlington, Texas, UCONN basketball player Shabazz Napier described “hungry nights,” where players on the team literally...

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Student media credits should be worth taking

Student media credits should be worth taking

Jayce Kadoun, Columnist
May 12, 2020

 Either student media courses at CWU need to be worth more, or less of them should be necessary to graduate. Working for student media is an extremely valuable way to gain real world experience in the...

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Stay social with school spirit

Stay social with school spirit

Taylor Clark, Columnist
May 6, 2020

When beginning life at a new school, it can be difficult to get to know other people and feel comfortable doing it.  Noticing that a lot of individuals around campus were involved with different clubs...

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Hunting and fishing is the definition of social distancing

Hunting and fishing is the definition of social distancing

Jayce Kadoun, Columnist
April 27, 2020

A solo trek into the woods or a day out on the water by yourself has the power to keep your body healthy and your mind clear during the uncertain times brought on by COVID-19. You might even consider hunting...

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons game review

Animal Crossing: New Horizons game review

Abigail Duchow, Columnist
April 27, 2020

I’ve been putting major work into Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH). More work than school? Maybe...but that’s not the point. This game has been super entertaining while being locked away in my...

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I can’t wait for baseball to return

I can’t wait for baseball to return

Mitchell Roland, Columnist
April 22, 2020

I miss baseball. A lot. On the west side of the mountains, winter days are the same monotony of gray skies and dreariness. There’s a yearly glimmer of hope in early February. The day Mariners pitchers...

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Remote work? For the rest of my career? Sign me up

Remote work? For the rest of my career? Sign me up

Aeryn Kauffman, Columnist
April 22, 2020

Another day, another 24 hours of bare face and comfy clothes. I could get used to this. There’s nothing to do outside of the house, but inside, I couldn’t be busier. There’s more homework than...

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Five players the Seahawks could pick in this week’s NFL Draft and why

Five players the Seahawks could pick in this week’s NFL Draft and why

Austin Lane, Columnist
April 22, 2020

The Seattle Seahawks had a 2019 season similar to what they saw in 2012. In both seasons, a good rookie draft class combined with some veterans and team leaders led the team to an 11-5 record but a loss...

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What to do with your stimulus check

What to do with your stimulus check

Aeryn Kauffman, Columnist
April 15, 2020

As tempting as it may be to spend your stimulus check on things you don’t need, refrain. For those of us lucky enough to get one in the next week or two, here’s what we should use it for. Hopefully,...

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Feeling bad? That’s ok

Feeling bad? That’s ok

Bailey Tomlinson, Columnist
April 15, 2020

It’s okay to let yourself grieve the experiences that a pandemic has taken away from you.  Many, if not all of us, plan our lives ahead to some degree. From flexible daydreamers to detail trackers,...

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