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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

OPINION: You're #WithHer, but why?

OPINION: You’re #WithHer, but why?

Jonathan Glover, Editor-In-Chief
April 14, 2016

Note: I voted for Bernie Sanders during Washington’s Democratic Caucus. I was chosen as a delegate to represent Sanders. This opinion is purely my own. I don’t know if it’s ignorance, stubbornness...

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OPINION: Who has time to study with tuition like this?

Cody Nilsen, Social Media Manager
April 14, 2016

When it comes to the cost of higher education I don’t understand why anyone would be against it being less expensive or paid for. I have seen posts on Facebook of articles and from individuals I knew...

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EDITORIAL: Panama Papers are proof of tax loopholes--but does anyone care?

EDITORIAL: Panama Papers are proof of tax loopholes–but does anyone care?

Observer Editorial Board
April 7, 2016

Perhaps the most important data leak in world history happened just four days ago–and we’re willing to bet most of you haven’t heard much about it. An unprecedented 2.6 terabytes of data were...

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OPINION: Get off your ass and vote

Victoria Shamrell, Scene Editor
April 7, 2016

With the presidential election this year and the Washington State Republican primary right around the corner, there are two chances to use your constitutional right guaranteed by the 15th Amendment and...

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OPINION: College is an investment–take it seriously

Julia Moreno, News Editor
April 7, 2016

They always roll into class about five minutes late, wearing gray sweats and a high school sweatshirt with messy hair and a look of absolute disinterest. And this is on the day you’re actually seeing...

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OPINION: It’s not a gender bender–I just want to marry him

Brittany Allen, Photo Editor
March 10, 2016

For being so “progressive,” the same generation—my generation—who are all frenzied in the #feelthbern trend and moving forward, they’re also more likely “than their elders to consider it ‘unacceptable’...

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OPINION: The Observer has been my favorite, batshit crazy blur

Grace Lindsley, Copy Desk Chief
March 10, 2016

As I approach graduation, I’ve been thinking a lot about time. I’ve been on the Observer for one year and three months. I’ve edited 34 issues made up of 510 articles. I’ve spent 102 nights in...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Senator Murray on college affordability

Patty Murray, Washington State Senator
March 10, 2016

I recently heard from a Central student named Justin. An immigrant from the Philippines, Justin had a vision to move to America and be the first in his family to earn a degree. But in the 2008 financial...

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OPINION: How about healthy positivity?

OPINION: How about healthy positivity?

Shea Hurley, Contributing Writer
March 3, 2016

“Fat and Happy,” a sign posted in the SURC reads, but I’m not looking at the sign. Like everyone else, I’m looking at the five regular people standing behind it. They’re stripped to their...

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OPINION: What's the fuss about? Central's dining is good

OPINION: What’s the fuss about? Central’s dining is good

Hannah Adams, Copy Desk
March 3, 2016

Central has a variety of healthy food choices that you can choose from, whether you’re in a hurry and just need a quick bite to eat or are looking for a meal. Despite many students’ complaints,...

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OPINION: The deal on taking Adderall

Cody Nilsen, Social Media Coordinator
March 3, 2016

Do I think taking Adderall is good or bad? Adderall has become one of those things where either you think it’s helpful or a plague. The truth is that there are both good and bad things about taking...

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It's 2016 and we're still banning books

It’s 2016 and we’re still banning books

Elizabeth Weddle, Copy Desk
February 25, 2016

I’m just going to come out and say it, I think banning books is the most ridiculous thing ever. Why should a book, for example Mark Twain’s “Tom Sawyer,” be banned for its use of the n-word?...

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