The Observer

STEM lacks women

AJ St. John, Columnist
October 16, 2019

Women belong in STEM. I am an actuarial science major, which is broadly categorized as mathematics under a bachelor of science. That sounds odd simply because it is oddly simple. One of the girls...

The importance of pronouns at CWU

Natalie Lake, Columnist
October 16, 2019

If you are a traditional first year, you might have had a new experience with introducing yourself. During CWU Orientation or Wildcat Welcome Weekend, you might have had to introduce yourself and your...

Waist training is dangerous

Meghan Rochelle, Photographer
October 16, 2019

In the fitness industry, there are many accessories, supplements and equipment that you can purchase. One of the most famous on Instagram is “waist trainers.” I believe that these waist trainers are...

Opinion: Don’t knock the soy boys

Aeryn Kauffman, Columnist
October 16, 2019

Finally, a documentary on plant-based diets that isn’t animal torture porn. “The Game Changers” (2019) was released in September, after a long production time which tracked the journeys of several...

“Joker” is a beautiful film with nothing to say

Jackson McMurray, Columnist
October 9, 2019

Like the red pill from “The Matrix” (1999) or Pepe the frog before him, the Joker is a piece of iconography with a troublesome recent past. Heath Ledger played the role in “The Dark Knight” (2008),...

CWU shooter video takes no trophies

TyYonna Kitchen, Copy Desk Chief & Opinion Editor
October 2, 2019

On Sept. 23 CWU published a disappointing YouTube video called “CWU Run. Hide. Fight.” The video is on what to do in an active shooter situation while on campus. After watching it, I realized CWU...

Lessons to students not in my syllabus

Joe Tradii, Guest Writer
May 30, 2019

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of the CWU students who it’s been my privilege to teach and learn with over the last academic year, as well as the student body at large. My contract to...

Review of The Hunchback of Notre Dame – What makes faith and what makes a hypocrite

Mary Park, Columnist
May 30, 2019

Recently, I went to see the musical, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” performed by CWU’s Central Theatre Ensemble. I found it to be a thought-provoking performance that posed questions on the idea of...

Protect your brain, wear a helmet

Kyle Wilkinson, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2019

If you don’t wear a helmet when you’re riding a bike, you are gambling with your life. I ride my bike almost every day. I strap on my helmet, hop on and ride to class and work. I don’t think twice...

Legal marijuana is the way forward

Bram Wiggins, Columnist
May 22, 2019

Marijuana has been a long time “street drug,” and has been used for both medical and recreational use across the entire United States. One of the biggest ongoing debates over the years has been whether...

The scourge of Satan’s fun juice

Rune Torgersen, Columnist
May 22, 2019

College campuses are faced with a unique problem when it comes to planning celebrations. There’s a big stereotype concerning the kinds of activities that take place during parties at the college level....

Housing woes: I want my own room next year

TyYonna Kitchen, Columnist
May 22, 2019

Beginning this academic year, I was terrified because I was entering the world of roommates. I was right to be fearful. Fall 2018 was almost six months and three sets of roommates ago. Thanks to the Housing...