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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

Paneal Holland

Going green one salon at a time

Tamara Sevao, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2020

If a customer goes up the stairs into Mangos Salon to get a haircut, they may wonder where the hair goes. If it were a year ago then the hair would have just been thrown into the garbage without a thought....

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Teagan Kimbro

Celebrating the day of Love

Harleen Kaur, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2020

It’s that time of the year when love is in the air. The shelves are stocked with heart shaped chocolates to human sized teddy bears and flowers are put together in bouquets. Couples celebrate and express...

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Téa Green

Living in America: A different perspective

Amy Morris, Scene Editor
February 6, 2020

For CWU student Mami Fujino, getting to study abroad in America was an experience that was life-changing. The Asia University American Program (AUAP) gives students from Asia University in Japan the opportunity...

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Paneal Holland

CWU student uses poetry to tell his story

Tamara Sevao, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2020

It is Open Mic Night and students are waiting for the first performer. A male with brown curly hair and glasses walks up to the microphone. After reciting an emotion-filled poem, the audience can see his...

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Teagan Kimbro

Are you having a hard time choosing a major?

Harleen Kaur, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2020

Finding the right major can be a challenge. With over 130 majors offered at CWU, some choose to double major. There are many options for majors to choose from such as liberal studies, public relations,...

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Paneal Holland

Uniting together: The beginning of the Muslim Student Association

Harleen Kaur, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2020

It was the second club meeting in a small conference room at 2 p.m on a Tuesday, and only eight students were in the room. Within the next ten minutes, the room was packed with over 30 students. Students...

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Paneal Holland

Pilot Flying J brings new Arby’s and Cinnabon

Tamara Sevao, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2020

If you are a fan of cinnamon rolls, then this new development will be the place for you. Pilot Flying J, a travel center company, just opened up on North Dolarway Road near the west I-90 roundabout.  The...

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Téa Green

Brooklane will no longer be hopping with bunnies

Nikolai Kostka, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2020

Between the challenge course and the Brooklane student apartment complex there are three metal shipping containers. In and around the containers there was, until very recently, a family of bunnies living...

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Téa Green

The impactful work of Peggy Morache

Amy Morris, Scene Editor
January 23, 2020

Going into nonprofit work is not what Peggy Morache planned to do, it found her. She is, however, glad she ended up in a nonprofit because she likes knowing her work is helping people instead of a business....

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Riel Hanson

A glimpse behind the glass: The animals of Science I

Nikolai Kostka, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2020

Since 1998 the Science I building has been educating CWU students. On both sides of the lobby, various tanks and terrariums have lined the walls for over a decade. There’s a boa constrictor, a snapping...

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“Bad Boys for Life”

Jackson McMurray, Staff Contributor
January 22, 2020

“Bad Boys II” (2003) is a story that comes from the darkest, most terrifying recesses of the mind of Michael Bay. The film is a nihilistic, misanthropic fever dream; it’s the loudest, fastest, and...

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Courtesy of Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame

Rodeo Hall of Fame welcomes the new year with a new home

Tamara Sevao, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2020

The old downtown pharmacy on Pearl Street will soon be turned into a permanent home for an organization special to Ellensburg. Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame (ERHOF) is in the process of moving into the...

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