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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

Backstage in the dressing rooms is where all the actors will be busy getting prepared for their part on stage in the Ghostlight Lab Series here at CWU.

Ghostlight Lab Series to express student creativity

Afton Prater, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2019

CWU students, staff, faculty and alumni are encouraged to propose their ideas for the Ghostlight Lab Series, which gives them a chance to share their voices and ideas. The Ghostlight Lab Series is a branch...

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The Jazz Band II class has been hard at work preparing many pieces for the upcoming jazz festival. They will be performing on March ninth.

Jazz program to perform series of concerts

Scott Wilson, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2019

The CWU jazz program will be putting on two separate performances in the afternoon and evening on Saturday, March 9. This is an event put on at the end of every quarter in the Jerilyn S. McIntyre Music...

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Students had the opportunity to voice their thoughts, opinions and experiences at the public event, “Being Black in Ellensburg.” The event created a safe space for students,
faculty, staff and community members to share their stories.

Students voice opinions about diversity

Cassandra Hays, Scene Editor
February 28, 2019

On Feb. 19, black students, faculty, staff and community members had the opportunity to come together to share their stories, thoughts and experiences about life on campus and in the Ellensburg community. The...

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The Yellow Church Café, located at 111 S Pearl Street, is known in the community for its relaxed atmosphere
and homestyle cooking. The building is difficult to miss with its bright coloring.

Yellow Church Café an icon in community

Skyler Jensen-Hampton, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2019

The Yellow Church Café is owned by Oscar Guition, who has owned the restaurant for the last five years. Guition moved from Mexico and has been in Washington for the last 25 years, cooking professionally....

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Sonya Renee Taylor advocates for radical self love

Sonya Renee Taylor advocates for radical self love

Cassandra Hays, Scene Editor
February 21, 2019

Where did you get the inspiration to write your book, “The Body is Not an Apology?” I got the inspiration from someone saying “hey, you should write a book!” I was approached by a publisher...

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Elaine Glenn stands in the atrium in front of the Geography Department. She looks forward to teaching Geography of Russia in the Fall of 2019.

Professor Elaine Glenn teaches by experience

Cassandra Hays, Scene Editor
February 21, 2019

Professor Elaine Glenn is well known within the geography department for traveling to different countries and bringing her experiences back to the classroom. Glenn teaches multiple sections of World Geography...

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Students who participate in the Amazing Race will complete challenges on and off campus as fast as they can.
Contestants will travel on foot, as no wheeled vehicles will be allowed in the race.

Students will compete in CWU’s Amazing Race

Scott Wilson, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2019

If you haven’t heard of CBS’s show “The Amazing Race,” you can experience CWU’s own version of it up close and personal. On May 10, teams of two will compete against each other to be CWU’s...

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Students climb to the top at Ropeless Rodeo

Students climb to the top at Ropeless Rodeo

Rune Torgersen, Copy Desk Chief
February 21, 2019

This Saturday, Feb. 23, the CWU Recreation Center’s climbing wall will be swarming with competitors going for the top, both literally and figuratively. The Ropeless Rodeo Bouldering Competition is open...

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The Body Love Campaign aims to inspire self love at CWU and in the community. Onlookers will have the
chance to write positive affirmations directly on the bodies of those participating in the event.

The Body Love Campaign inspires self love

Afton Prater, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2019

Body love and positivity is what National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) week is all about. NEDA week is a radical self-love movement that is hosted annually during the last week of February. This year’s...

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Tom Dell works in Brooks Library's Circulation and Media Services units. Dell is known for being able to help students visiting the library with absolutely anything.

Library Growth and Change: An Insider’s Perspective

Rune Torgersen, Copy Desk Chief
February 14, 2019

Most CWU students come and go from the library for a variety of reasons. Some meet up in the fishbowl to study with peers, some need to put ink to paper at the printers and others just like a quiet space...

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Restorations in the Burg is a furniture store downtown Ellensburg. Restorations sells upcycled and used home décor while also offering custom design.

New store brings life to old furniture

Skyler Jensen-Hampton, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2019

Restorations in the Burg, located on 312 N Pine Street, offers antique, vintage and modern furniture along with home decor. On Jan. 5 Jeff Nordrum and Diane Rubio brought Restorations to life. “My...

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The Red Pickle food truck and restaurant serves up delicious sandwiches and drinks, they will be participating in Ellensburg's Restaurant Week. Pictured here is their buttermilk fried chicken sandwich.

Local restaurants will serve week long specials

Scott Wilson, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2019

From Feb. 18 to Feb. 23, several restaurants downtown will participate in Ellensburg’s annual Restaurant Week. Many different restaurants come up with their own three course meals. This is a great way...

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