The Observer

Stray cats neutered for new owners

Jackson McMurray and Mary Park
November 13, 2019

Ellensburg, much like most cities in the United States, has a problem with stray pets. Domesticated homeless animals, cats especially, are very often unhealthy in the wild, and they reproduce quickly...

On top of Baldy Mountain

Mary Park, Scene Editor
November 13, 2019

If you want a panoramic view of the landscape around Ellensburg and the Yakima Valley, you can drive south on Canyon Road for 15 miles to Big Pines Campground next to the Yakima River. But to get that...

Mabuhay, a ‘home away from home’

Pilar Cuevas, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019

For some students on campus, events like Mabuhay will feel like a space to share and appreciate Filipino culture. For others, Mabuhay may even feel like a tiny piece of home. On Nov. 14 from 5-7 p.m....

Cardio or dance, Group X Fitness has it all

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019

Whether you’re into cardio or dance, Group X Fitness has the class for you. Monday through Friday in Recreation Center 287, instructors lead students through a set workout that caters to every student’s...

Student veterans share memories of service

Mary Park, Scene Editor
November 7, 2019

Rows of the star-spangled banner waved along both sides of North Walnut Street. Starting from Nov. 4, CWU Veterans Center is hosting Veterans Week to remember the service of veterans and current military...

‘I feel most myself when I’m dancing’

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2019

Two majors, three minors, a club and a wide variety of classes to choose from. Whether you have 10 years of experience or no experience at all, the CWU Dance Program has it all. Student Dance Association...

‘Hip hop saved my life’

Pilar Cuevas, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2019

“Hip hop? Hip hop saved my life,” Edwin Rodriguez, vice president of Hip Hop Central, said. “If it weren’t for having an outlet to let go of my frustrations, things can impact your day-to-day and...

The crawling dead

Jackson McMurray, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2019

On Oct. 25, Randall Hall 133 was filled with severed limbs, blood, and most importantly, dozens of baby dolls. Zombie Babies is a yearly event put on by the CWU Department of Art and Design every...

Remember the dead at Día de los Muertos

Pilar Cuevas, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2019

Questions have arisen from students as to what exactly is located at the SURC pit. From decorative sugar skulls to grand altars, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time where people can commemorate...

Go all out at Geek Out Game Out

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2019

On Nov. 5 in the Wellington Event Center (WEC), Campus Activities will be having their annual Geek Out, Game Out event. From 8-10 p.m. you can play board games such as Jenga, Betrayal: House on the Hill...

We’re on a level playing field’

Mary Park, Scene Editor
October 31, 2019

More than 10 chairs and tables were pulled close together for the Deaf Coffee Chat held on Oct. 11 at Starbucks on East University Way. Everyone sat around the island of tables in a circle and chatted...

Casino Classic games to bridge the gap

Pilar Cuevas, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2019

On Oct. 25, the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (CLCE) will be partnering with the Ellensburg Adult Activity Center (AAC) for the second annual Casino Classic. CWU students can strengthen...