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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

American Sign Language (ASL) is one of seven world language programs offered at CWU. Lecturer Jer Loudenback (lower right) is Deaf, so students may only communicate with him using their knowledge of ASL.

A Class that Speaks Volumes Without Voices

Sean Quinn, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2019

On the third floor of the Language and Literature Building at CWU, you walk into a classroom where students are communicating with a professor. Yet, you can hear a pin drop. But in the American Sign Language...

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Wildcat Neighborhood Farm prepares for first season

Wildcat Neighborhood Farm prepares for first season

Mary Park, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2019

What used to be an empty plot of land located at the corner of North Alder Street and East 14th Ave. is now a farm ready to yield its first produce this spring and summer. Carrots, radishes, beets and...

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CWU Rodeo Team competes in college rodeo

CWU Rodeo Team competes in college rodeo

Emma Johnson, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2019

For every sport at CWU, there are home games in which students can come and cheer on their fellow Wildcats. The CWU Rodeo Team is no different. This past weekend, the CWU Rodeo Team held a rodeo at the...

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At Sakura Matsuri, Japanese students showed students attending some traditional cooking as well as how it was traditionally made

Haru Matsuri celebrates Japanese culture

Mary Park, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2019

The smell of takoyaki (a savory octopus snack), the loud rumbling of taiko drums and students wearing kimono and yukata were only a small slice of Japanese culture that was on display on Monday, April...

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Assorted potted plants growing in the Biology Greenhouse, located on Wildcat Way. The greenhouse is open from 1 P.M.- 3 P.M. every Friday.

Greenhouse grows local appreciation for plants

Sean Quinn, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2019

Tucked away inside the Marshall Mayberry Arboretum next to Dean Hall is a place that’s dry even when it’s pouring rain outside. It feels like summer in there when it’s really spring. The humidity...

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Functional Junk Salvage is located at 400 W Fifth Ave. They specialize in turning old and otherwise useless items into functional pieces of art or furniture for people to purchase. The store is co-owned by Daniel Morton and
Jaque Stanley.

Upcycling store gives old items new purpose

Mary Park, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2019

A steam tractor sculpture built out of rusty barrels, corrugated roofing panels and steel wagon wheels stand outside the front door of Functional Junk Salvage. It is a sample of the collection that...

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Stores like Grocery Outlet are popular among those who are sticking to a tight
budget. These stores offer food and common household items for low prices.

Budgeting in college: The do’s and don’ts

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2019

Budgeting your money correctly in college is tough. The amount of time spent in a classroom, doing homework, studying, being social and having a life leaves less room to work a job and have a steady flow...

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Cannabis Central, located at 1514 W University Way, is one of three dispensaries in Ellensburg. In celebration of 420, Cannabis Central will be offering discounts on their products for three days on the weekend of April 20.

420: The Black Friday for a local cannabis dispensary

Sean Quinn, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2019

April 20 is not just a random day in the year. The date is unofficially the national holiday for cannabis. Unlike holidays like Christmas or Easter, this holiday is part of a growing non-traditional counterculture....

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Members of Funk Club learn about a funk song and phrase of the week, in addition to the social issues that took place during the 1970s and their effect on the music of
the era. The club meets each Wenesday in Black Hall 101 at 5 p.m.

Funk Club teaches about 1970s culture, music

Emma Johnson, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2019

Hippies, bell bottom jeans, the Vietnam War and an era chock full of music. The 1970s was a decade that produced many different styles of music, which some students at CWU are now learning more about....

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The Diversity and Equity Center is located in room 101 in Black Hall. One of the purposes for the center is to create a safe space for
students to socialize and relax before, after and between classes.

Volunteer opportunities tie students to community

Mary Park, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2019

Making new friends, learning a new skill and giving back to the community are some of the benefits that CWU students say they received from volunteering, either on campus or in their hometowns. Harry...

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Students particpate in the Olmstead Place State Park cleanup, one of several cleanups planned this month. In addition to Earth Week, there will be several events focused on sustainability and eco-friendly habits around
campus during April, which is widely known as Earth Month. A downtown cleanup, Yakima River cleanup and an Earth Day Family Festival are among the events happening around the community.

Earth Week will focus on campus sustainability

Cassandra Hays, Scene Editor
April 17, 2019

Sponsored by the Environmental Club, CWU Sustainability Council and CWU Operations, Earth Week is being put on from April 15 to 19. The purpose of the week is to teach students how to live eco-friendly...

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Students from the Pre-Medical Club stand outside of the White House at their conference in Washington D.C.

Pre-Med Club attends conference, brings back knowledge

Mariah Valles, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2019

Being a member in a club on campus is something Pre-Medical Club President Marie-Helen Willis and club member Scott Engelhart say will lead to extended resources and opportunities. Ten members of the...

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