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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

The Mule is a brand new addition to the Ellensburg bar scene. They are most popular for their
Moscow Mule beverages.

Bar update: additions, replacements and remodels

Skyler Jensen-Hampton, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019

The new year has added a fresh look to the Ellensburg restaurant and bar scene. Different bars and eateries around town have opened, been replaced or remodeled. The Pearl Bar and Grill Starlight...

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Whipsaw provides a variety of beers including their popular Stump Blower IPA and Hoot Owl Stout.

Brewfest attracts breweries from around the state

Skyler Jensen-Hampton, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019

As we enter the new year and the weather gets colder, the city of Ellensburg seems to slow down. During the winter, it may not seem like there are a lot of exciting things happening. For the last 15 years,...

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Civil rights activist Shaun King to speak at CWU

Civil rights activist Shaun King to speak at CWU

Cassandra Hays, Scene Editor
January 16, 2019

Civil rights activist and journalist Shaun King will be speaking at CWU on Feb. 25, with tickets available to students now. King is best known for his advocacy within the Black Lives Matter Movement...

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MLK’s legacy reigns on within Ellensburg community

MLK’s legacy reigns on within Ellensburg community

Scott Wilson, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s actions have impacted all of us since his passing in 1968. The  Ellensburg community will not let his work be forgotten, and groups at CWU are doing what it takes to pass...

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Cold Weather Shelter Helps Homeless and Seeks Volunteers

Cold Weather Shelter Helps Homeless and Seeks Volunteers

Afton Prater, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019

The annual Cold Weather Shelter is up and running again in Ellensburg. From mid-November to mid-March, the shelter will be hosted at seven different churches in Ellensburg, opening at 7 p.m. and closing...

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Students interact with wildlife during Tieton River Elk Feeding

Students interact with wildlife during Tieton River Elk Feeding

Nicholas Tucker, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019

The Kittitas Valley is not only home to around 46,000 people, but also a diverse ecosystem of animals. CWU’s Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals (OPR) makes it one of its goals to bring students closer to the...

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Students connect with presidents during Q&A event

Students connect with presidents during Q&A event

Nick Jahnke, Senior Reporter
January 10, 2019

It’s difficult to imagine the presidents of our university juggling side by side, or attempting to come up with “dad jokes” in front of an audience, but that's exactly what an audience witnessed...

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D&D club rolls to the top of club attendance

D&D club rolls to the top of club attendance

Cassandra Hays, Scene Editor
January 10, 2019

While the Dungeons and Dragons Club may seem like a niche, it is one of the fastest growing clubs at CWU and has completed more volunteer hours than any other club on campus. The Dungeons and Dragons...

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Shawnté Elbert hired as Dean of Health and Wellness

Shawnté Elbert hired as Dean of Health and Wellness

Cassandra Hays, Scene Editor
January 10, 2019

Correction 1/10/19: Elbert was officially hired as the Associate Dean of Health and Wellness.   CWU has hired a Dean of Health and Wellness, a new position at the university. The position was...

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The Mule is a Cocktail Bar that is owned by Sarah Schneider Beauchamp and Russell Colmore which is soon to come to downtown Ellensburg.

The Mule set to open in early 2019

Cassandra Hays, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018

Ellensburg’s newest bar and eatery, The Mule, is set to open after the new year. If residents go on 4th Avenue they ’ll see the space where the bar will be located. The windows have been painted with...

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ROTC finishes fall quarter with training in Yakima

ROTC finishes fall quarter with training in Yakima

Jack Belcher, News Editor
November 30, 2018

CWU ROTC travels to the Yakima Training Center so that cadets can practice combat skills twice a year, with one trip in the fall and the other in the spring. The purpose of this training is for new...

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Students from CWU often visit Leavenworth as a weekend getaway during Fall and Winter quarters. There is lots of fun shopping and eating opportunities that differ from those in Ellensburg.

Winter Wonderland in the ‘Burg

Wyatt Simmons, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018

As Ellensburg continues to get colder and the air continues to become more crisp, there is a new set of activities for students and the people of Kittitas County to take part in. With snowboarding...

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