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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

COVID-19 takes its toll on wellness

COVID-19 takes its toll on wellness

Katherine Camarata, Senior Reporter
March 9, 2022

Students and community members have felt the long-term effects of the pandemic over the past two years and it is more important now than ever to take care of our mental health, according to representatives...

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The Good Life: community discusses art and meaning

The Good Life: community discusses art and meaning

Katherine Camarata, Senior Reporter
March 9, 2022

The CWU EthicsLab has been hosting a monthly discussion open to the public in the Hal Holmes Center where community members can weigh in on relevant philosophical inquiries. The most recent event took...

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CWU Environmental Club begins conversation on climate change

CWU Environmental Club begins conversation on climate change

Joshua Kornfeld, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2022

The CWU Environmental Club aims to bring students together around environmental issues. The club has biweekly meetings on Thursday in Science Hall 201 at 5 p.m. Club members have diverse majors ranging...

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Breaking the Stigma: Borderline Personality Disorder

Breaking the Stigma: Borderline Personality Disorder

Katherine Camarata, Senior Reporter
March 9, 2022

Charlotte Casler, a senior in vocal performance, has been deeply impacted by her diagnosis with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and she shared her experience in the hopes of destigmatizing this...

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Vision and Mission Open Forums seek community input

Katherine Camarata, Senior Reporter
March 3, 2022

CWU is hosting the Vision and Mission Open Forums throughout the next week in the SURC Ballroom in order to gather feedback from university constituents, according to an email sent by President Wohlpart.  The...

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Q&A with Dr. Kaspari

Q&A with Dr. Kaspari

Addie Adkins, Assistant Copy Editor
March 2, 2022

Meet Dr. Susan Kaspari, a CWU professor in the Geological Sciences department since 2009. With a background in Environmental, Climate and Earth Sciences, her research centers around climate change, including...

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Ellensburg’s once thriving Rodeo Bowl remains abandoned

Ellensburg’s once thriving Rodeo Bowl remains abandoned

Joshua Kornfeld, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2022

Students coming to Ellensburg have a wide range of outdoor activities they can participate in; from hiking to water rafting, the opportunities are endless. One activity that students feel may be missing...

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Cultural Crisis exhibit marries low-brow subject matter with high-end artistry

Cultural Crisis exhibit marries low-brow subject matter with high-end artistry

Katherine Camarata, Senior Reporter
March 2, 2022

The hypnotic, technicolor creations of award-winning Seattle artist Anthony White are now on display at the Sarah Spurgeon Art Gallery in Randall Hall, and the work has been captivating community members...

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Q&A with Laura Morago

Q&A with Laura Morago

Addie Adkins, Assistant Copy Editor
February 23, 2022

Meet Laura Morago, the current Editor-in-Chief of the Tribal Tribune, a tribal newspaper owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. An alumna of CWU, Morago graduated in 2016 with a...

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We are entering a new phase of the pandemic.

Joshua Kornfeld, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2022

The state indoor mask mandate will be rescinded on March 21 except for in certain situations, such as public transit and medical facilities. Gov. Jay Inslee held a press conference on Feb. 17 to provide...

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Parade of Nations: Watch Us Rise

Katherine Camarata, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2022

Students from every corner of the globe wore brightly-colored clothing, stood at tables representing cultural clubs, made new friends and enjoyed live entertainment during the Parade of Nations: Watch...

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Q&A with Amber Hoefer

Q&A with Amber Hoefer

February 17, 2022

Meet Amber Hoefer, the new Director of Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement (SLICE). Hoefer started serving students during her undergraduate studies at the University of West Florida...

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