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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

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Equality, services and … lip syncing?: ESC Students Perform Lip Sync Battle

Ethan Kennedy, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2025

The ASCWU Student Government has brought the community together yet again through what better than a lip sync battle! On April 11, the Associated Students of CWU and the Equality and Services Council partnered...

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Origami night at AUAP Friends Club

Connecting Cultures: Origami night at the AUAP Friends Club

Jackson Roberts, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 10, 2025

The Asia University America Program (AUAP) gives students from Asia University a chance to come to America and immerse themselves in new cultures. It is a study abroad program where the students learn...

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Sean Campbell (left), Cassie Dayan (center) and Brendan McQueeney (right) in a promotional shoot for Under The Rug

Under The Rug: Art, Happiness and The Journey of a Lifetime

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 15, 2025

When I was about 5 years old, I remember walking to school and realizing I didn’t know what would happen if I were to die. I thought about a car careening off the street and crashing right into me, where...

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Women’s History Month: The fight for equality isn’t over

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2025

As many women took to the mic to share their goals, aspirations and dreams in honor of Women's History Month, the audience gave their full undivided attention, clapping loudly after each speaker gave powerful...

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University Chorale preparing to perform.

CWU’s choir concert, a night to remember

Kam Schindewolf-Broyles, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2025

McIntyre Music Building hosted a choir concert on Sunday Mar. 9. This concert featured CWU's University Chorale, Vox Divina, Wildcat Chorus and Chamber Choir. These groups in total performed nineteen songs...

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Nash Fung: The magic of being an empathetic leader

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 6, 2025

Nash Fung is a public speaker, magician and CWU alum that came to speak and perform at CWU’s leadership conference on Saturday. From his time on the Seattle Crisis Line, to speaking at TEDx, Fung’s...

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Dracula, a Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really: When Dracula Meets Revenge

Dracula, a Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really: When Dracula Meets Revenge

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2025

The curtains slowly opened and there stood the cast of “Dracula, A feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really.” The crowd cheered and clapped as the lights dimmed and the actors got into place. On Mar. 2, the...

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2019 CWU Mariachi Club members before performing in Yakima.

Mariachi music and dance: CWU hosts a “love” filled concert

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2025

As the performers walked in, the crowd cheered loudly in excitement. Violins played and singers sang. Dancers danced and trumpets blared. The spirit of the Mariachi was alive, and there were many viewers...

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Creating positive mindsets through the act of painting

Creating positive mindsets through the act of painting

Patrick Pugh, Scene Editor
February 27, 2025

As winter finals continue to get closer and closer, many people struggle to deal with the stress. To help combat the stress, The Learning Commons put on an event called “Mindset, motivation and Painting”. The...

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The SURC Pit Takeover: A Conversation about Black History, Music and Education

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 20, 2025

Recently the Diversity and Equity Center hosted a “SURC Pit Takeover” in which they showcased a plethora of musicians throughout history, all of whom have made big impacts on black history and music. “The...

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Karaoke Unplugged: What Happens Behind The Mic

Karaoke Unplugged: What Happens Behind The Mic

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2025

Karaoke Night was hosted at the Village Grill on Feb. 12th. The event was filled with chatter and singing, brave students taking the mic and singing their hearts out to their favorite songs with the crowd...

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From Pain to Purpose. From Dreams to Reality: Shaquem Griffin talks about overcoming adversity

Jackson Roberts, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 20, 2025

Former Seattle Seahawk and National Football League (NFL) icon Shaquem Griffin paid a visit to CWU on Feb. 13 to share a message entitled “From Pain to Purpose. From Dreams to Reality”. Students and...

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