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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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Curiosity, Serendipity and a Daruma. Director Mads Baekkevold talks film-making and finding his passions

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

Mads Baekkevold is a filmmaker based out of Canada, who is currently touring his debut feature film, “The Chef and The Daruma.” The film is showing at this year's Seattle International FIlm Festival...

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All photos by Brandon Mattesich

The Parade of Nations: A beautiful showcase of student pride

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2025

The Parade of Nations made its big return to CWU after years of inactivity. The event showcased the many cultures of CWU students from all over the world through a “beautiful” display of song, dance...

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UH-60 flying towards CWU.

A Black Hawk helicopter lands at CWU: A training event turns into a community experience

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2025

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter landed at CWU for the first time in recent years. The helicopter was part of a larger training event hosted for ROTC and Air Force students at CWU to get hands-on experience...

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Piano Extravaganza: Piano club showcases their talents

Ethan Kennedy, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2025

Pianists took center stage at CWU’s piano extravaganza and performed famous pieces and performed for their peers.  Piano club members each took their turns in group performances and some solo pieces. ...

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Illustration by Emma Muhlbauer

Bachturne Kickback: Violin Club performs at the library 

Ethan Kennedy, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2025

Members of the Violin Club hosted and performed in front of students and their families on Thursday, April 24, at 5 p.m. on the fourth floor of the CWU library. The performance provided a relaxing environment...

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Central’s annual day of giving

Kyley Glenn, Lead Reporter
May 1, 2025

CWU held their annual ‘Give Central’ fundraiser to raise money for CWU’s programs. Each department as well as facilities had a chance to raise money in the 24-hour, with many taking to social media...

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Students with their awards

Awarding our Artists: Juried Student Art Exhibit

Ethan Kennedy and Faith Henry Gonzalez
April 24, 2025

Studio art and graphic design majors pushed their creativity to its limits. Students, and even some professors, showcased their paintings, sculptures, posters and pictures. On April 17, at the Sarah Spurgeon...

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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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