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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

Tyler Diltz showing off a camera at a workshop. 
(Photo courtesy Trent Meacham)

Behind-the-scenes of the CWU Film Club

Isaac Hinson, Editor-in-chief
January 11, 2024

For almost two years now, CWU’s film club has been encouraging students, both film majors and not, to get their creative and critical juices flowing. Senior film major Matthew Corbin serves as president...

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It’s so over/we’re so back:

Isaac Dobmeier, Columnist
January 11, 2024

For millions of starving fans, gratification comes in the form of a bald British man on Instagram, shrieking a brief announcement of new music on behalf of the enigmatic rap superstar Playboi Carti.  Feral...

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The Christmas Carol

December 1, 2023

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House of Ash has been recording music for over two years. Photo courtesy of House of Ash.

Local Ellensburg band divulges their backstory and inspirations

Isaac Dobmeier, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2023

Matching influences, lofty goals, lifesaving kinship and an intimate Ellensburg music community make House of Ash small-town psych-rock superstars. Guitarists Joe Ewald and Seth McGuire, lead vocalist...

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Brian Valencia reading ‘The Dog Who Barked... and Barked, and Barked...’

CWU student harkens back to his childhood with children’s book

Isaac Hinson, Scene Editor
November 8, 2023

Junior public relations major Brian Valencia is releasing a children's book. “The Dog Who Barked… and Barked, and Barked…” tells the story of just that, a dog who has a real affinity for barking....

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Sustainable Fashion Makes a Comeback in Ellensburg

Maria Mann, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2023

Located centrally in downtown Ellensburg is one of the city’s few consignment stores, ReRuns Consignment Boutique.  A hole-in-the-wall establishment that could be easy to miss from the outside,...

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Rocky Horror Picture Show Gallery

Yohanes Goodell, Photographer
November 6, 2023

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CWU's Halloween Concert occurred on Oct. 25 in the Jerilyn S. McIntyre Music Building

CWU’s Symphony Orchestra presents their Halloween Spooktacular

Maria Mann, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2023

McIntyre Hall’s Wayne S. Hertz Concert Hall was filled to the brim on Oct. 25. Ellensburg community members of all ages were dressed as Jedis, bananas and everything in between. The stage was empty,...

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Teddy specializes in electronic dance music

DJ Freezie draws a crowd at downtown rave

Isaac Dobmeier, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2023

  The music roared, the crowd surged and the lights shone as Jordan Teddy, better known as DJ Freezie, put on a show in downtown Ellensburg on Oct. 13. The local DJ lit up Old Skool’s tiny...

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Farm and Sustainability Manager Kaitlyn Flesher

Feeding the Wildcats Sustainably

Maria Mann, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2023

Volunteers gathered on the Wildcat Farm grounds Oct. 19 for the CWU Fall Tree Planting. To prepare for the impending winter, they did some weeding and were directed to flags...

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Dania Cochran, executive liaison for the president's office, carries bags of potatoes to a vehicle

National food bank and CWU Wildcat Pantry feed 250 Ellensburg families and students

Isaac Dobmeier, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2023

In a collaboration between the CWU Wildcat Pantry and Tri-Cities-based food bank Second Harvest, around 250 students and families were provided free produce, snacks and household goods at the Second...

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Book Bans are Spreading Across America

Maria Mann, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2023

Representatives from CWU’s library gave a presentation on banned books over lunch at the SURC on Oct. 4. Perched atop a wooden bench were many childhood classics including “Diary of a Wimpy Kid," “Junie...

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