By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Local businesses are forced to find new ways of maintaining business in the new year

New COVID-19 protocols cause issues for local restaurants and businesses

Joseph Stanger, Scene Editor
January 12, 2021

Roughly two weeks before Thanksgiving, Gov. Jay Inslee implemented statewide restrictions on indoor dining to prevent the spread of COVID-19, causing restaurants across Washington to either adapt their...

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The unstimulating stimulus checks

The unstimulating stimulus checks

January 12, 2021

As the government begins to roll out the second batch of stimulus checks to millions of Americans in need, students at CWU are feeling unsupported. Dillion Clare, a junior majoring in film studies,...

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“Wonder Woman 1984” review: wonder woman, mediocre movie

“Wonder Woman 1984” review: wonder woman, mediocre movie

Joseph Stanger, Scene Editor
January 12, 2021

“Wonder Woman 1984” is the first of Warner Bros.’ new films to release simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters, making it easily accessible to those trying to be safe during the pandemic. But is...

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Students give mixed reviews on whether in-person classes are the most effective method of teaching

Gabriel Strasbaugh, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2020

For many, the 2020-21 academic year will be online. Most departments have shifted from in-person classes to either online or real-time online.  Real-time online classes are classes that require students...

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Ian Salvisberg is bringing history back to life with his Mosin Nagant out on Durr Road. Durr Road is about 15 to 20 minutes away from Ellensburg proper.

Target shooting in the ‘Burg

Jayce Kadoun, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2020

Whether it’s out in the sticks or at the local range, Ellensburg provides a number of opportunities and safe locations for local marksmen to sharpen their shooting skills.  The sites nearby where...

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Students clue in on the best food on campus

Students clue in on the best food on campus

Jared Galanti, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2020

For many students who live on campus the choice for what they want to eat on a particular day has many options. Through experience students have found the best places to eat on campus. Whether that’s...

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SAD hits during the holidays

SAD hits during the holidays

Ryan Nakamura, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2020

The holiday season is swiftly approaching and that means seasonal depression is coming around once again to take its yearly toll.  This time, however, it has assistance in the form of pandemic depression.  For...

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Jackson Stoffel starred in “The Three O’clock Hour: Premature Burial.

Theatre’s tell-tale performance

Aeryn Kauffman, Copy Desk Chief/Opinion Editor
November 10, 2020

Theatre students performed live editions of popular works of Edgar Allan Poe, such as “The Raven,” “The Premature Burial,” “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Masque of the Red Death” on the...

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Benjamin ‘Ben’ Lee was encouraged by his mother to make origami in high school. It’s a habit he has continued for the past year, handing creations out in the SURC.

The origami elephant

Aeryn Kauffman, Copy Desk Chief/Opinion Editor
November 10, 2020

If you’ve walked through the SURC on a weekday, you may have seen a student with glasses and a long, origami nose. He may have handed you a piece of origami in the shape of a heart, or a paper flower...

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Third party over here!

Third party over here!

Ryan Nakamura, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2020

In the United States there are two major political parties, the Republican Party and the Democratic Party.  These are not the only political parties in the U.S.  According to the American Association...

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Theatre department brings Edgar Allan Poe paintings to life

Theatre department brings Edgar Allan Poe paintings to life

Abigail Duchow, Scene Editor
November 3, 2020

On Nov. 5-7 at 7:30 p.m. the theatre department will be bringing Edgar Allan Poe’s paintings to life as a live art exhibit. Small physically distanced groups are invited to walk around the exterior of...

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One in-person event was the Halloween Candy Grab Bag. Trick-or-treaters drove through different locations and picked up candy for their kids.

Trick-or-treat COVID-19 style, haunted homes tour and more for this year’s Ellensburg Halloweek

Jayce Kadoun, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2020

Ellensburg Halloweek took place Oct. 26-31 and included a number of Halloween related activities and events put on by the Ellensburg Downtown Association both online and in-person.  The in-person events...

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