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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

Taylor Swift reclaims empire in “Reputation” tour

Taylor Swift reclaims empire in “Reputation” tour

Afton Prater, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2019

Growing up listening to country music non-stop, I encountered Taylor Swift with her debut album in 2006 when I was 8 years old. I adored the sweet, down-to-earth vibe she carried in her songs and her ability...

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Lack of snow causes trouble for snowmobile riders

Lack of snow causes trouble for snowmobile riders

Payton Parke, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2019

This year in the northwest is not what it is normally like for those of us who enjoy snowmobiling on the weekend. The pacific northwest has seen a lot of warmer weather this year and that means higher...

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On Career Mentoring from the Careerless

On Career Mentoring from the Careerless

TyYonna Kitchen, Copy Desk Staff
January 23, 2019

As a struggling college student, I only like to accept two things; help and free stuff. When my academic advisor offered me free help, I figuratively jumped for joy. As a CWU student expecting a spring...

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Fines, too many rules and too many fouls are making the NBA soft

Fines, too many rules and too many fouls are making the NBA soft

Scott Wilson, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019

If you watch basketball, specifically the NBA, you know how exciting it can be to witness history every night. Teams like the Warriors are breaking 3-point records seamlessly, and the king himself, LeBron...

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Opinion: Seahawks will need to make some changes

Opinion: Seahawks will need to make some changes

Ben Wheeler, Online Editor
January 23, 2019

After surprise playoff appearance, Seahawks’ offseason looms large The Seattle Seahawks were able to the flip the script on a season that looked lost early on and qualify for 2018-2019 NFL playoffs....

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Opinion: Mariners vs. Martin - too early to tell

Opinion: Mariners vs. Martin – too early to tell

Austin Lane, For The Observer
January 16, 2019

The Seattle Mariners hired Doctor Lorena Martin as MLB’s first ever Director of High Performance in November 2017 for the 2018 season. After the season was over, Martin filed a lawsuit and accused the...

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“Bird Box”: More than a meme, but still derivative

“Bird Box”: More than a meme, but still derivative

Ben Wheeler, Online Editor
January 16, 2019

It’s not often that a film is more well known for its meme status than its cinematic prowess, but “Bird Box” is a rare exception.  Seeing memes containing screen grabs from the film or videos of...

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Interactive films are the future of entertainment

Interactive films are the future of entertainment

Alexa Murdock, Managing Editor
January 16, 2019

Disclaimer: This review contains minor spoilers of “Black Mirror’s” interactive episode “Bandersnatch.” The most recent installment of Netflix’s “Black Mirror” is drawing attention not...

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How to: get the parking spot

How to: get the parking spot

Cassandra Hays, Scene Editor
January 10, 2019

This is a story nearly every student at CWU has told. Class starts in ten minutes and you’re still circling the parking lot looking for a spot, you think you see one up ahead, but alas, someone drives...

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The modern Superman

The modern Superman

Rune Torgersen, Copy Desk Chief
January 10, 2019

It’s no secret that we live in a golden age of superhero films. In the early to mid-2000s, movies about what were widely considered modern fairy tales for children suffered from that label, often ending...

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Opinion: Seattle Seahawks - the lost season that wasnt

Opinion: Seattle Seahawks – the lost season that wasn’t

Ben Wheeler, Online Editor
January 10, 2019

To say the Seahawks had a rough off-season before the 2018 opener would be putting on a thick coat of sugar. Richard Sherman said the Seahawks lost their way after he was released. Rumors dropped alleging...

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Opinion: Seattle Mariners offseason trade report card

Opinion: Seattle Mariners offseason trade report card

Austin Lane, For The Observer
January 10, 2019

After finishing last season with a final record of 89-73 and missing the playoffs for the 17th straight season, the Seattle Mariners faced a tough decision this offseason. General Manager Jerry DiPoto...

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