A Native American tradition
April Porter, Online Editor
May 19, 2017
Filed under Events, Scene, Showcase
The CWU Friendship Gathering and Pow Wow will bring Native American culture to the CWU campus so students and community members can learn about local tribes. “People need to know natives are still relevant,” said La’Shawnda Mason, Center for Diversity and Social Justice (CDSJ) employee and a junior biology major. The event is funded by a $6,000...
Barrio Fiesta celebrates the Philippines
Alex Palacios, Scene Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Community, Events, Scene
Sandy beaches and warm weather can—at times—seem elusive in Ellensburg but they are common in the Philippines. Since the weather here can’t be changed and CWU far from the nearest beach, it is up to students to bring the beaches here. The Center of Diversity and Social Justice (CDSJ) and the F...
Ask Dr H
Dr. H, Column Writer
May 13, 2017
Filed under Community, Dr H, Scene
Dear student, This is a continuation from last week’s conversation about how to “get rid” of stress. Last week, I emphasized the importance of sleep, food and movement as a way to put you on the road to coping. Let’s be real—while you can do well to address the stress in ...
Ask Dr. H
Dr. H, Column Writer
May 4, 2017
Filed under Scene
Dear Dr. H, What is the best way to get rid of stress? Dear student, Stress is certainly having its “moment” these days, and although stress has been around since the dawn of time. The stress we experience now—particularly as students—has greatly evolved from the environmental ch...
Unheard Voices
Alex Palacios, Scene Reporter
May 4, 2017
Filed under Community, Events, Scene
Jack Lambert Many people may believe that el Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrating the independence of Mexico from either Spain or the U.S. In celebration, many people use the day to drink Corona or tequila and eat Mexican food. This year, however, the Center for Leadership and Community Engage...
May the Fourth Be With You
Susie Chavez, Scene Reporter
May 4, 2017
Filed under Community, Events, Lifestyle, Scene, Showcase
A long time ago in a city not too far away, a couple of young directors set out to create a film saga that would go on to become one of the most popular franchises the world has seen. The Star Wars franchise began in 1977 and still continues to this day. There are now eight movies, a tv series, several...
International Field Day cancelled for now
April Porter, Scene Reporter
May 1, 2017
Filed under Community, Events, Scene
International Field Day was scheduled to be an event where international students and American students could bond over activities and games. Unfortunately, the field day was canceled due to the lack of sign-ups for the event. The event will most likely be moved from the original date of April 28 to som...
CWU Civics Week
Ben Ramirez, Scene Reporter
May 1, 2017
Filed under Community, Events, Scene, Showcase
College Civics Week aims to bring everyone’s beliefs to one safe space and to be an event for students to get to know the opinions of their friends and learn how to be locally active College Civics Week will begin on May 1 in the SURC. This is an event where students will have the opportunity to...
Rock Against Rape
Daisy Perez, Scene Senior Reporter
April 24, 2017
Filed under Community, Events, Scene, Showcase
The 9th annual Rock Against Rape will feature the local rock band, COBRAHAWK. The band wants to help spread the Wellness Center’s message: That sexual assault prevention and additional resources that are available for sexual assault victims, as well as their family and friends. COBRAHAWK will perform at the eve...
Salmon Run
Ben Ramirez, Scene Writer
April 21, 2017
Filed under Events, Scene
With Earth Day fast approaching, the Museum of Culture and Environment is preparing for their 5th annual Earth Day Family Festival and Salmon Run. At 9 a.m. on April 22, the festivities will begin outside of Dean Hall and will feature a variety of activities, including a 5K, a 10K, a Small Fry Kid’...
Ask Dr. H
Dr. H, Column Writer
April 20, 2017
Filed under Dr H, Scene
Dear Dr. H., Is douching healthy? Dear Student, No, student, douching is not healthy. Although Center for Disease Control (CDC) research finds that nearly 1 in 4 women in the U.S. douche, most doctors strongly recommend against it. “Douche” simply means to wash; women use douches to ...
Drink up
Miranda Cunningham, Scene Reporter
April 20, 2017
Filed under Community, Events, Scene, Showcase
On Thursday, April 20 Bruce’s Place, located in Ellensburg Pasta Co on Main Street, will be hosting a fundraising event, CraftED Kittitas County, for the CWU’s craft brewing program. The event will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until closing at 9 p.m. Four local breweries will be supplying for the ev...
