CWU Hacks
June 9, 2017
Filed under Scene, Showcase, Student Life
There’s a reason that University 101 exists, and it isn’t just to torture freshmen. Unless they skipped a grade or two, college students are adults and are expected to act as such. This can come as a bit of a culture shock after the hand-holding and rigid structure of high school. Sarah Swager,...
Girl Power
Alex Palacios, Scene Reporter
June 1, 2017
Filed under Scene
Jacob Gerken The science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, are commonly male-dominated. The same is true here at CWU, so a group of female students created the Women in STEM club. The club is a place for women in STEM studies to come and hang out. They only meet once a week, but they tr...
Long Live the King
April Porter, Scene Reporter
June 1, 2017
Filed under Scene
April Porter Hailing from the Kingdom of An Tir, Knight Deagar Fairhair suits up for fighter practice. He places thick pads on his knees, shoulders and elbows followed, by a red cloak and armor made of leather and copper. The finishing touch is his dented metal helmet of 26 years. With the feather flapping ...
Daisy Perez, Scene Senior Reporter
June 1, 2017
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Jack Lambert A young boy attended his very first play, Cinderella, at the McConnell Auditorium. He watched intently at the stage as Cinderella transitioned into her iconic sparkling ball gown. It was one of those big moments for him when he realized being on stage could be magical. That little b...
Spring Fashion Show
Susie Chavez, Scene Reporter
June 1, 2017
Filed under Scene
To kick off the end of spring quarter, get ready for a raised runway, lights, videography, models and designers! The CWU Fashion Show Production Class will be holding the 21st Anniversary Fashion Show this upcoming Saturday to show styles that represent current fashion trends throughout 2017. The event...
Northwest Barber settles in Eburg
Eric Rosane, Staff Reporter
June 1, 2017
On the streetside of the quaint and bustling 4th Avenue in Ellensburg lies a barber’s pole that protrudes well above the sidewalks below, a lone idol shown as a testament to the historic downtown. Without looking closely, you would hardly even notice the doorway that leads into the domain of Nort...
QTPOC
Alex Palacios, Scene Reporter
May 24, 2017
Filed under Scene
Safety and familiarity are the two things that Justin Guzman focused on when he considered starting his new club. Guzman,a senior at CWU studying psychology, is one of the founding members of Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC). He serves as the club’s president, but he shares the work...
Ask Dr. H
Dr. H, Column Writer
May 23, 2017
Dear Dr. H, What are the benefits of waiting to have sex until marriage? Dear student, The benefits of waiting until marriage to have sex really depend on your perspective of sex and the value it holds for you. I’m not saying that people who have sex prior to marriage devalue sex, but I am...
Paddles in the Air
Ben Ramirez, Scene Reporter
May 23, 2017
Filed under Scene
Ping Pong, or table tennis, is a fairly simple game that most people have tried at least once. The game is perfect for spending a sunny afternoon playing against friends, trying to see who is the most agile and accurate. Although many people have played table tennis before, most people probably don’t pla...
Poppin’ Tags
Susie Chavez, Scene Reporter
May 23, 2017
Filed under Scene
When most students graduate they are satisfied with just finding a job in their field of study. However, some lucky alums go on to receive awards in their careers. One of these award-winning alumni is Michael Wansley, who won two Grammys: One for best rap song and one for best rap performance. Wansley...
A Native American tradition
April Porter, Online Editor
May 19, 2017
The CWU Friendship Gathering and Pow Wow will bring Native American culture to the CWU campus so students and community members can learn about local tribes. “People need to know natives are still relevant,” said La’Shawnda Mason, Center for Diversity and Social Justice (CDSJ) employee and a junior biology major. The event is funded by a $6,000...
Barrio Fiesta celebrates the Philippines
Alex Palacios, Scene Writer
May 19, 2017
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Sandy beaches and warm weather can—at times—seem elusive in Ellensburg but they are common in the Philippines. Since the weather here can’t be changed and CWU far from the nearest beach, it is up to students to bring the beaches here. The Center of Diversity and Social Justice (CDSJ) and the F...
