The Observer

For the students, about the students: CWU hosts student appreciation day

Quincy Taylor, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2023

From popping balloons to basket tosses to inflatable obstacle courses, Student Appreciation Day had something for most students. CWU hosted Student Appreciation Day on May 25 on the Barto Lawn to show...

Heels, wigs, leather, hats: CWU’s annual drag shows feature amateurs and professionals to celebrate queer Pride

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
May 31, 2023

High-heeled boots, wigs, crystals, razzmatazz and death drops were on fullest display as the amateur drag show was off to a bang on the SURC west patio on May 29. The show hosted by Equality through...

Student fashion designs are about to hit the runway in ‘Opulence’

MJ Rivera, Scene Editor
May 31, 2023

Student designers in the apparel, textile and merchandising (ATM) program will be showcasing their looks in this year’s fashion show titled “Opulence” on June 3 in the Milo Smith Tower Theater in...

Film students take risks with action for their short film final projects

Morgana Carroll and Zileni Milupi
May 31, 2023

Choreographed fighting sequences, arson, explosions and murder are major plot points in a few of the short films that film majors are working on for their final projects of the quarter in Production III....

Queer questions and queries to be answered at LGBTQ2IA+ ‘Spill the Tea’ panel

Beau Sansom, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2023

Grab a cup of tea and be ready to spill it at the Spill the Tea Q & A at the SURC Pit on May 31. According to ASCWU President Elect and second year theater performance major Malik Cantú, Spill the...

Heels, wigs, leather, hats: CWU’s annual drag shows feature amateurs and professionals to celebrate queer Pride

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
May 30, 2023

High-heeled boots, wigs, crystals, razzmatazz and death drops were on fullest display as the amateur drag show was off to a bang on the SURC west patio on May 29. The show hosted by Equality through...

Student fashion designs set to hit the runway in ‘Opulence’ show

MJ Rivera, Scene Editor
May 28, 2023

Student designers in the apparel, textile and merchandising (ATM) program will be showcasing their looks in this year’s fashion show titled “Opulence” on June 3 in the Milo Smith Tower Theater in...

Bawa Health Initiative fundraiser held by CWU professor provides healthcare to African village

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
May 27, 2023

Technicolor regalia, cultural dance performances and an African feast awaited over 170 attendees of the annual Bawa Health Initiative (BHI) Fundraiser dinner on May 20 held at a private party...

Jaeda Nelson builds a legacy as CWU’s first Wildcat Pantry coordinator

Zileni Milupi, Assistant Scene Editor
May 25, 2023

Inspirational, self-driven, inclusive and a change maker are a few of the words those who work closely with Wildcat Pantry Coordinator Jaeda Nelson used to describe her. As the first person to ever hold...

Central theatre ensemble’s “Into the Woods” reminds us of the importance of community

Zileni Milupi, Senior Reporter
May 17, 2023

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s popular adaptation of the classic Grim Brothers fairy tales and two-time Tony Award-winning musical, “Into the Woods,” finally took the CWU stage on May 12 after...

The annual Barrio Fiesta creates a “Home away from home”

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

Filipino culture was celebrated through food and dance at the Barrio Fiesta at Barto Hall. Barrio, also known as Barangay, means “village” in the Philippines. The Filipino American Student Association...

Experience the magic of Polyfest: CWU’s Celebration of Pacific Islander Heritage

Mykah Koke-Filimaua, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

Get ready to be captivated by a vibrant tapestry of colors, sounds and traditions as CWU gears up to host their annual Polyfest on May 26. The celebration promises to be a melting pot of cultures, showcasing...