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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

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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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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