Skip to Main Content
By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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

Lunar New Year Flyer courtesy of @cwu_kcc on Instagram.

CWU KCC prepares for Lunar New Year

Kam Schindewolf-Broyles, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2025

The year 2025 started for many people on Jan. 1, but there are some cultures that instead choose to follow the lunar calendar, which follows the moon phases, as opposed to the traditional monthly one....

Continue Reading
Double the films, double the fun

Double the films, double the fun

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2025

CWU has a variety of activities for students to spend their time, many of them being recurring events. One of these events is ‘Double Feature Friday’ where they show two films with the first starting...

Continue Reading
Archie posing. (Photo by Nalanie Pecora)

CWU sweetheart, Archie the dog, celebrated his fourth birthday

Nalanie Pecora, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2025

Friday, Nov. 15, was the birthday of CWU police dog Archie. He is now four years old. Archie is a yellow lab that walks around with his handler Mackenzie Erickson, a CWU police officer here on campus....

Continue Reading
Kelly and Adam Rynd, the new owners of the historic Fitterer's building.

The renovation and reopening of the Fitterer’s store

Catherine Bell, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2025

Kelly and Adam Rynd purchased the Fitterer’s building in hopes to bring new life into the downtown Ellensburg community. On Oct. 24, the reopening of Fitterer’s took place. With shops open to the public,...

Continue Reading
People serving themselves at the CWU Friendsgiving event.

Should I stay or should I go? Holidays for students on campus

Hayley James, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2025

On Nov. 21, The Wildcat Pantry hosted their annual Friendsgiving event. They set up a meal for students to come and enjoy with other students and their friends. The line stretched from the doors of The...

Continue Reading
The ensemble cast for "John Proctor is the Villain."

‘John Proctor is the Villain’ Commentary on power over women’s voices

Lee Beck, Scene Editor
November 21, 2024

The play “John Proctor is the Villain” is “A very nuanced piece with a lot of levels,” Emily Rollie, associate professor in the theatre and film department, co-coordinator of the BFA performance...

Continue Reading
"Conspiracy of Raven" by Gregg Schlanger.

Art and Design faculty discuss their pieces in new exhibition

Catherine Bell, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2024

The department of art and design is holding a faculty exhibition, being showcased from Nov. 14 to Dec. 14 in the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery in Randall Hall. Before the opening of the exhibition, three professors...

Continue Reading
Apricity the dog. (Photo by Nalanie Pecora)

The benefits of owning an animal during the school year

Hayley James, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2024

The transition from being at home to going to college can be a lot for some students and having a pet can help that transition. “I think it helps a lot of people out,” Nalanie Pecora, senior English...

Continue Reading
CWU's rock climbign wall in the SURC. (Photo by Brandon Mattesich)

CWU lead climbing clinic teaches students safety while climbing

Nalanie Pecora, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2024

CWU’s lead climbing clinics are meant to teach students climbing safety. Rock climbers are responsible for their safety in a rock gym or out on a mountain. Without proper training, there could be detrimental...

Continue Reading

Open mic nights at Old Skool’s make music for the community for a decade

Catherine Bell, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2024

Open mic nights at Old Skool’s have been an integral event in the Ellensburg music scene for ten years. The music that happens in the back room of Old Skool’s every Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. can be the...

Continue Reading
Rehearsal of ;The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s’ community and legacy at CWU

Lee Beck, Scene Editor
November 11, 2024

Neo Klosterman, senior theatre performance major and director of this year’s annual shadowcast of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” wanted this performance to reflect the resistance involved in the...

Continue Reading
The Observer staff with their award.

CWU Student Media travels to New Orleans for National Media Convention

November 11, 2024

 “We love the first amendment.” Hundreds of student journalists shouted in unison at the beginning of the final awards ceremony that took place at the Fall 2024 College Media Association National...

Continue Reading