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The Observer

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: A letter from your current BOD President: Collaboration over confrontation

Opinion: A letter from your current BOD President: Collaboration over confrontation

April 29, 2014

  BY Bryan Elliott BOD President   As student government president ,I have received feedback from several students on how they feel the current ASCWU Board of Directors has represented...

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Opinion: Do you like what you see in the mirror?

April 29, 2014

BY Sarah Ruiz Online Editor When I heard about the Radical Beauty art exhibit and its call for art submissions, I knew I wanted to do something, but was lost about where to begin. I knew I...

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Opinion: Call it Significant Other Saturday: #SOS

April 29, 2014

    BY Adam Wilson Scene Editor I think I’m doing Instagram wrong. My #WCW (WomanCrush Wednesday)  history to date includes Natalie Dormer, Emelia Clark and Tricia Helfer. The...

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Emerald City Comicon draws Central students

Emerald City Comicon draws Central students

April 23, 2014

  BY Maria Harr Staff Reporter   Fans gathered from all over the United States to enjoy the special guests, events and generally nerdy vibe of Emerald City Comic Con held in Seattle...

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Opinion: Central Confessions Facebook page is back!

Opinion: Central Confessions Facebook page is back!

April 23, 2014

BY Chloe Hildeman Copy Editor   After nearly five months of inactivity, Central Washington Confessions has made a comeback. For unexplained reasons, the original confessions Facebook page...

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Opinion: The ‘B, T, K’s’ of beatboxing

Opinion: The ‘B, T, K’s’ of beatboxing

April 23, 2014

  BY Austin Luft Copy Editor   The term, the three pillars of hip hop, refers to the three central aspects of hip hop culture, emceeing, DJ-ing and break dancing.  A fourth is...

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Two episodes in, Game of Thrones

Two episodes in, Game of Thrones

April 17, 2014

  Last Sunday was the premiere of the fourth season of “Game of Thrones”, and one thing is for sure: Tywin Lannister is hell-bent on making sure the Stark legacy dies as fast as possible. Anyone...

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Looking back, what did you think of HIMYM finale?

Looking back, what did you think of HIMYM finale?

April 17, 2014

BY Camille Borodey Orientation Editor   The popular dramedy “How I Met Your Mother” ended its nine-season run recently, and many viewers were shocked by the bittersweet ending in which...

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Clints crossing: Q&A with CWU rugby player Clint Lemkus

Clint’s crossing: Q&A with CWU rugby player Clint Lemkus

April 16, 2014

Having played in South Africa and Italy, junior Clint Lemkus has helped Central’s rugby team to a 12-0 record this season. BY Chance WeekS-Williams Staff Reporter   What’s the biggest...

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Opinion: Central: It’s been real, it’s been fun. I’m outtie

Opinion: Central: It’s been real, it’s been fun. I’m outtie

March 19, 2014

BY MARGO MASSEY, Editor-in-chief In the fall of 2008, I came to Central bright eyed and ready for what was supposed to be the best few years of my life. Five years later, including a year off, living...

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Opinion: I’m a journalist, and even I’m bothered by the media

Opinion: I’m a journalist, and even I’m bothered by the media

March 13, 2014

BY SARAH RUIZ, Staff Photographer Whenever someone on campus asks me what I want to be when I graduate, I hesitate to tell him or her I want to become a journalist. Let’s be honest, most people...

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Opinion: End awards in journalism

Opinion: End awards in journalism

March 12, 2014

BY PATIENCE COLLIER, News Editor If you’ve been watching the Observer on our various social media streams, you may be aware we just came in third place for a national award in college newspapers. I...

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