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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

Students balance sleep and school

Students balance sleep and school

Gabriel Lizama, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2020

Students are in the fourth week of classes and are adapting to the online environment. With no in-person office hours or classes to show up to on campus, students are forced into developing new sleeping...

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Students use stimulus check for debts and miscellaneous shopping

Students use stimulus check for debts and miscellaneous shopping

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
May 2, 2020

As layoffs and furloughs continue due to  COVID-19, some CWU students believe the stimulus check has helped but more may be needed. As part of the CARES Act, which was passed by Congress to try to...

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No panic at the dispo

No panic at the dispo

Joseph Stanger, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2020

During the pandemic, many businesses have been forced to close their doors indefinitely. Marijuana dispensaries, however, have not suffered the same fate. According to Washington State’s list of essential...

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Empty dorms at empty campuses

Empty dorms at empty campuses

Samantha Cabeza, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2020

Students made a decision right before spring quarter whether to stay in Ellensburg or to go home to their families. Many students decided to go home and stay safe with their families.  Wherever students...

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Community holds birthday parade for Health Officer Dr. Larson

Community holds birthday parade for Health Officer Dr. Larson

Abigail Duchow, Senior Reporter
April 29, 2020

Cars filled the parking lot of the church until the lot was nearly full. Children helped decorate their parents’ cars, and dogs poked their heads out of windows to excitedly look around at all the commotion....

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A composed victory

A composed victory

Joseph Stanger, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2020

 Earlier this year, Aaron Rausch received a phone call from TVW, Washington State’s public affairs network, informing him he had won their composition competition. The 21-year-old percussion performance...

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Music students deal with loss of practice rooms

Music students deal with loss of practice rooms

Karina Severino, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2020

Due to classes being moved online, music students have to find ways to practice from home and use video conference tools like Zoom or Blackboard Ultra to communicate with their professors and fellow students. Alan...

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Mathematics department hosts Kryptos decoding competition

Mathematics department hosts Kryptos decoding competition

Gabriel Lizama, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2020

This year’s 10th annual Kryptos competition recognizes four students, Michael Klapper, Tyler Bunnell, Kyle Brown and Dustin Hayes for their code making and breaking abilities. Of the 116 participants,...

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The show must go on!

The show must go on!

Samantha Cabeza, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2020

Theater students and staff have adjusted well from in-person, hands-on learning and teaching to performing everything behind a screen. As spring quarter goes on, students who are in the theater program...

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Students and professors adapt to online courses

Students and professors adapt to online courses

Rey Green, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2020

Students are in week two of online classes, but so are professors. This quarter, Zoom classes are active. According to interviewed professors, they have changed how they approach certain classes that were...

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Screen time, isolation and the difficulties they pose during stay at home

Screen time, isolation and the difficulties they pose during stay at home

Holly Hunter, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2020

With most of the world on pause right now due to COVID-19, some people are turning to their screens to get them through. Others have had a tough time dealing with isolation. According to several sources,...

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Delivery methods change amidst pandemic

Samantha Cabeza, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2020

Delivery services have started to experience a rise in the amount of takeout orders they receive daily due to the stay-at-home order. Many restaurants are closed and have turned to takeout and deliveries...

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