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

Save some baking supplies for the rest of us!

Save some baking supplies for the rest of us!

Mariah Valles, Columnist
April 15, 2020

Look, I know we’re in the middle of a pandemic, but please, for the love of God, stop hoarding the baking supplies. A few days ago I entered my kitchen (like I usually do), and realized I had three overripe...

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With no other options, WrestleMania was a light in the dark

With no other options, WrestleMania was a light in the dark

Austin Lane, Columnist
April 9, 2020

Yes, ESPN is constantly airing classic games. Yes, the NFL draft is still going to happen and is right around the corner. But there’s something different about live sports. There’s something special...

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Say ‘no’ to N-95s: donate your masks

Say ‘no’ to N-95s: donate your masks

Aeryn Kauffman, Columnist
April 9, 2020

The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus is to stay at home. If you aren’t in a position to do that, though, the next best way is to wear a face mask. On April 3, the Centers for Disease...

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CWU: Postpone commencement

CWU: Postpone commencement

Mariah Valles, Columnist
April 9, 2020

During freshman convocation, students were told the university would be there for them when they needed it. No matter if it took four years, five years or more, the university would be so proud to announce...

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Teagan Kimbro

Forget Facebook

Aeryn Kauffman, Columnist
March 11, 2020

I’m a little surprised it isn't a more widespread practice to delete Facebook. They’ve been pushing the limits for years, seeing just how much data they can take from us before we stop living in comfortable...

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Teagan Kimbro

Getting your money’s worth: why we should have less general education classes

Abigail Duchow, Columnist
March 11, 2020

General education classes (gen eds) seem like a waste of money. The classes could be removed, or at least reduced. According to the US Department of Education, the average cost of attending CWU is $14,382...

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In a stem world choose the arts

Aeryn Kauffman, Columnist
March 4, 2020

In a world with coding bootcamps for stay-at-home mothers, STEM schools for toddlers, and Ted Talk after Ted Talk with suspiciously happy speakers, it can be intimidating for a student with a natural interest...

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Teagan Kimbro

Cat-astrophe!

Bailey Tomlinson, Columnist
March 4, 2020

The premise behind the infamous “Cats” (2019) is simple: a group of cats called the Jellicle Cats meet once a year. They have a song and dance based competition called the Jellicle Ball, where...

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Teagan Kimbro

‘The Invisible Man’

Jackson McMurray, Staff Contributor
March 4, 2020

“The Invisible Man” (2020) is a remake of the 1933 film in name only. Realistically, the only similarities between the two films is that there’s a guy in it you can’t see and it’s a horror movie. The...

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Teagan Kimbro

Living alone: not so lonely

Nick Jahnke, Columnist
February 26, 2020

For most, college is a time of growth and transitions. The average student is still on the front end of a long journey. They have a lot to figure out and more to learn. During this time, it is extremely...

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Teagan Kimbro

AP style is wrong. We should be using Oxford commas

Aeryn Kauffman, Columnist
February 26, 2020

After winning “America’s Next Top Model,” Jessica thanked her parents, God and Tyra Banks. I wish my parents were God and Tyra Banks. You can avoid an embarrassing mistake like this by using the...

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Teagan Kimbro

Dance deserves recognition

Tamara Sevao, Columnist
February 20, 2020

Imagine that you are back in elementary school. You wake up, go to school and get picked up by your parents. You scarf down your on-the-go dinner while heading to the dance studio. You have five hours...

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