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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

Ano Delivery makes food delivery easy

Ano Delivery makes food delivery easy

Jackson McMurray, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019

Ano Delivery is a local business started by two CWU students, Dante Palmisano and Juan Zamorano, whose last names both end with “ano.” Through their website, anodelivery.com, customers can order...

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Last Month to Attend the Farmers Market

Amy Morris, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2019

The Ellensburg Farmers Market is an event that brings the community together. As the leaves start to turn shades of orange, red and yellow, the weather changes as well. October is the last month to visit...

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Ellensburg film festival to showcase diverse films

Cassandra Hays, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2019

The 15th annual Ellensburg Film Festival is returning to Ellensburg from October 4-6. According to Ginny Ann Blackson, who is on the board of directors for the Ellensburg Film Festival, over 26 films...

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Wildcat Neighborhood kicks off fall

Wildcat Neighborhood kicks off fall

Mary Park, Scene Editor
October 2, 2019

This summer, food grew right out of CWU’s backyard and was served on plates, fresh as a farm-to-table meal can be. At Wildcat Neighborhood Farm, located on East Dean Nicholson Boulevard across from...

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Protect yourself from seasonal blues

Mary Park, Scene Editor
October 2, 2019

It’s exciting to be on campus after summer break, meeting old and new friends and going to welcome events. But fall quarter can also bring another set of emotions for some people.  As we roll into...

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True to the brew

True to the brew

Cassandra Hays, Scene Editor
May 31, 2019

Eastern Washington is known for its vast fields of hops, variety of craft breweries and unique types of beer. With new breweries popping up left and right, CWU’s Craft Brewing Program has created the...

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The International Center gives counseling to students from other countries, provides immigration services and helps form the educational experience for international
students. The center is located off of E Dean Nicholson Blvd behind Michaelson Hall.

WorldCat Institute welcomes international students

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2019

The CWU WorldCats Institute is a short-term academic and cultural experience program at CWU. CWU Worldcats welcomes international students to come to CWU for one to six weeks and participate in English...

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Oren Hilligso works on her garments for the upcoming 23rd Annual Fashion Show. Students will be presenting their original designs at show, which will take place June
1 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Milo Smith Tower Theatre.

‘Fuego’ fashion to be showcased

Mary Park, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2019

Whether you follow the most recent trends, throw on whatever is not in the laundry basket or you just really enjoyed watching “The Devil Wears Prada,” fashion is something we all deal with every day....

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The Ellensburg Big Band are one of many groups who will be performing at Jazz in the Valley this summer. The group performs at many events around the community, including the Ellensburg Swing Out and Valentine’s Day
Soiree at CWU. This year’s Jazz in the Valley will take place July 26-28 at various venues around downtown Ellensburg.

Jazz in the Valley: The high note of Ellensburg’s summer

Sean Quinn, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2019

For many years, Sasquatch was seen by some as the dominant music festival in Eastern Washington as the summer season rolled into action. Thousands of attendees graced the fields of the Gorge Amphitheater...

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Students have emplyment opportunities both on and off campus during summer. Marketing and supply chain major Kate Dustrude and social work major Isaac Saldana are CWU students who will continue working at D&M coffee over the summer.

Lots of summer job opportunities for students

Emma Johnson, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2019

Summertime for some college students means packing up and heading back home to live with their parents for the summer. Others decide to stay in Ellensburg for the summer, when regular school is not in...

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Ellensburg’s hottest places

Ellensburg’s hottest places

Sean Quinn, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2019

As spring quarter winds down, CWU students and the Ellensburg community find themselves looking forward to the warm and sunny days of summer. Even though many students choose to leave town after finals...

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Studying abroad expands student horizons

Studying abroad expands student horizons

Emma Johnson, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2019

Whether it’s studying European history in London, or perfecting the Japanese language in Japan, the CWU Study Abroad and Exchange Program (SAEP) has something for virtually any student. According...

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