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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

Jason Momoa’s Aquaman… and Barnacle Boy?

Jason Momoa’s Aquaman… and Barnacle Boy?

Kyle Wilkinson, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2019

“Aquaman” was a reel (get it) pleasure to watch. The fight scenes were pretty epic. I mean, who doesn’t enjoy watching Arthur/Aquaman played by Jason Momoa, wield a golden trident, communicate with...

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Josh Brolin is our new purple Darth Vader

Josh Brolin is our new purple Darth Vader

Nick Tucker, Columnist
May 2, 2019

People have asked me how “Avengers: Endgame” was and my response so far has always been to say: “it was so much,” which you may notice is an indicator of quantity rather than quality. This is because...

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“Endgame:” An epic, ambitious but flawed finale

“Endgame:” An epic, ambitious but flawed finale

Ben Wheeler, Columnist
May 2, 2019

Let’s get this out of the way first: “Avengers: Endgame” is a total blast, with awesome dialogue in both serious and witty situations, mind-blowing action sequences, full of epic moments and lots...

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Sustainable spending can be a selfish act

Sustainable spending can be a selfish act

Teagan Kimbro, Columnist
April 24, 2019

Sustainability, a word that is heard now more than ever, generally is perceived as an abstract cause. However, as a student, sustainability efforts are easy and will directly benefit you in ways that aren’t...

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Gonzaga basketball must create the Pac-13

Gonzaga basketball must create the Pac-13

Dez Rodriguez, Columnist
April 24, 2019

The Gonzaga Basketball Program won’t win a National Championship until they leave the West Coast Conference (WCC) behind. Gonzaga has already established themselves as one of the top college basketball...

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CTE growing prevalence in collegiate athletics

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2019

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a dangerously growing disease found more and more in college athletics, especially college football. CTE is described by Boston University as, “a progressive...

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Bryce’s Hot Take: Tiger Woods is the greatest comeback story of all time

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
April 24, 2019

After Tiger ‘Eldrick’ Woods won his fifth green jacket in early April, so much rushed to my mind. Woods had been winless in majors in an 11 year time span. Not since the 09’ U.S. Open had Woods added...

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Respect the outdoors and pick up your trash

Respect the outdoors and pick up your trash

Kyle Wilkinson, Columnist
April 18, 2019

I hate seeing garbage outside when I’m enjoying nature. Whether I’m fishing on the Yakima River or hiking up Manastash Ridge, I can’t help but notice how much garbage we produce and leave outside....

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The political divide has to come to an end

Sean Quinn, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2019

This opinion piece is catered to the American millennial of today. We owe it to the future success of this country to seek the end of the current political divide this country faces. “A house divided...

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“Love, Death and Robots:” a unique dose of Netflix

TyYonna Kitchen, Columnist
April 18, 2019

“Love, Death & Robots” is an interesting show built on the concept of bringing different creators together. Each episode has a different animation style and director which sets audience members...

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Patriot Prayer members debate with students. Joey Gibson, seen in front, is the founder of Patriot Prayer and helped lead Patriot Prayer through campus.

Patriot Prayer: hate wasn’t welcome here

TyYonna Kitchen, Copy Desk Chief
April 11, 2019

The group known as Patriot Prayer visited CWU at 1 p.m. on April 5. The build-up to the afternoon told me to prepare for the worst. Safe spaces were set up across campus. CWU faculty members sent out emails...

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Patriot Prayer members debate with CWU students outside of Black Hall. Joey Gibson, founder of Patriot Prayer, can be seen in the black jacket and red sunglasses.

Hate speech and its place in the First Amendment

Georgia Mallett, Columnist
April 11, 2019

In the events of the Patriot Prayer coming to town this past weekend, I heard many people say that they did not want them here and they did not want to hear what they had to say. Neither did I. Patriot...

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