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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

Students at the find your voice conference.

CWU alumni return to inspire at Women in Business conference

Zileni Milupi, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2023

Words of motivation and tips for success filled the Wellington Event Center during the third annual Find Your Voice conference on March 3, hosted by CWU’s Women in Business Club to kick off Women’s...

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Aaron Balagot, Mid-Columbia Fisheries.

Ellensburg volunteer fair showcases various opportunities for students

MJ Rivera, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2023

The Pine Street event center was packed with CWU students, community members and over 25 local organizations and nonprofit groups for the Ellensburg Downtown Association’s volunteer fair on March 2.  There...

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Maya Jewell Zeller. Photo by Dean Davis, for Pictures of Poets.

The language of nature: Maya Jewell Zeller’s roots extend through her words

Jordyn Rossmeisl, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023

While some may imagine writers as a stereotypical, antisocial person who holes themself up in their home to work on their manuscripts, this hasn’t always been the case for published author and professor...

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Students at the mardi dance. Photo by Zileni Milupi

Students tear up the dance floor at the Mardi Gras celebration

Zileni Milupi, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023

Electronic dance music filled the SURC Ballroom on Feb. 25 as students hit the dance floor and enjoyed food at the Mardi Gras dance, hosted by Campus Activities. Planning process Law and justice...

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The Roberts entertaining the fans at the 2018 Cle Elum Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival in the beautiful Cascade mountains at the old historic mining town of Cle Elum. Photo by Rob Vitti

The Roberts: a whole ‘sum greater than its parts’

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
March 1, 2023

From Santa Fe to Roslyn, from one band to the next, four men sharing one name have come together over four decades to fill ears with sonic delight and get people moving to the rhythms of their sound. The...

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Melissa Stockwell competed in the Paralympic Games and spoke at CWU about her experiences. Photo courtesy of Pexels

Paralympic competitor, veteran Melissa Stockwell shares story at CWU

MJ Rivera, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2023

Melissa Stockwell is an American veteran who fought in Iraq and competed in three paralympic games, according to her website melissastockwell.com, and she gave a speech at CWU on Feb. 22 in the SURC ballroom...

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Table Flowers.

Valentine’s Day Soireé

MJ Rivera, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2023

Students of CWU played games, ate brownies and got to know each other at the Valentine’s Day Soireé in the SURC Ballroom on Feb. 14. Freshman graphic design major Zoë Armstrong was playing a cup-pong...

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Metal and wood harmonize in the work of Cozette Philips.

Nature shown through metal and sculpture: Sarah Spurgeon exhibit features Cozette Philips

Joshua Packard and Zileni Milupi
February 22, 2023

Behind every artist is a source of inspiration that is reflected in their art, as is the case for Interdisciplinary sculptor and metalsmith Cozette Phillips, whose work not only tells a story, but also...

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Fresh Check Day reminds us of the importance of mental health

Fresh Check Day reminds us of the importance of mental health

MJ Rivera and Zileni Milupi
February 15, 2023

With an abundance of fun games and free pizza, CWU’s annual Fresh Check Day served as a reminder of the importance of mental health and the many resources available for students on campus. This year’s...

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"She Asks for Time to Unravel the Mystery" by Jane Orleman. Photo by Katherine Camarata

Gifts to the Future: legacy Ellensburg artists celebrated at Art Walk

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
February 8, 2023

A vast array of unique paintings and sculptures decorated Gallery One as high-spirited artists from older and newer generations alike gathered to honor community members who have left lasting artistic...

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Over-the-Topera production returns with a competitive twist

Over-the-Topera production returns with a competitive twist

Zileni Milupi, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2023

This year’s Over-the-Topera, Death by Aria edition, was an operatic battle royale to determine whose vocals soared above the concert hall, featured for the first time in the production’s history at...

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Speaker Andy (Anderson) Parks. Photo courtesy of CWU

Navigating race with emotional intelligence: seminar sheds light for Black History Month

Jordyn Rossmeisl, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2023

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is defined by Milton Kuolt professor of business Anderson Parks as being aware of “who you are at your core, how your emotions are, what you’re feeling, and how those emotions...

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