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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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Party downtown for a good cause

Henry Crumblish, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2018

Ellensburg residents will want to trade in their cowboy boots and belt buckles for bell-bottoms and peace signs. One Love is a multi-genre charity event which plans to bring together live music and...

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Apollo at CWU

Apollo at CWU

Suzie Chavez, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2018

It is that time of year again when CWU Wildcats step up on stage to show off their talent during Showtime at CWU. The event is presented by the CWU Black Student Union to honor of the famous amateur show...

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Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering kicks off Friday

Tai Jackson, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2018

Downtown Ellensburg will be filled with friends and families during the free 14th Annual Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering during President’s Day weekend, Feb. 16-18. There will be live performances,...

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wristbands were one of the things given out in the SURC that said words of encouragement such as Be kind and pass it on.

Treat yo’self with kindness this week

Cassandra Hays, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2018

Random Acts of Kindness is a four-day event put on by the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (CLCE) and the Happiness Club. The Random Acts of Kindness events is part of Kindness Week, a worldwide...

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Students will be able to play along and try to solve who their murderer is.

Dinner, death and drinks

Henry Crumblish, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2018

Mystery, deception and murder are coming to CWU this month and it will be up to students, not campus police, to unearth the truth and reveal the identity of the killer. Campus Activities will be hosting...

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Shane and Emily travel in their RV to perform at various places together.

RV couple travels to play original music

Bryce Jungquist, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2018

Yellow lines, asphalt and passing cars. Highways are full of people who are en route to some destination. Many commute to work every day but few people live year round in a RV and perform at different...

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Rui Carvalho, Brazilian composer and arranger, will perform tonight alongside excited students in the CWU Jazz Band 1.

Brazilian composer to perform with jazz band

Suzie Chavez, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2018

The CWU Jazz Band will present a concert of arrangements by Brazilian jazz composer and arranger Rui Carvalho. According to Chris Bruya, the Director of Jazz Studies at CWU, Carvalho is from northern...

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Stickers feature sex, politics and war

Daisy Perez, Scene Editor
February 8, 2018

Stickers encased in glass frames: A naked woman sitting wearing  a gorilla mask is captioned “Pussy Power.” A bold black and white sticker reads “IMPEACH NIXON” and another depicts former president...

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Hoeye (left) and Reynolds (right) have been dating for a few months and cant wait to enjoy Valentines Day this together.

A couple head over heels

Bryce Jungquist, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2018

CWU students Ashley Reynolds and Meghan Hoeye have been dating for several months. Reynolds is studying event management and Hoeye is majoring in family studies. Hoeye said the LGBTQ reception is where...

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Valentines day hearts on wooden background

Events and love on Valentine’s Day

Bryce Jungquist, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2018

Flowers, heart-shaped candy, large balloons and teddy bears. Valentine’s Day is a holiday that focuses on love. Restaurants can expect to have a few patrons celebrating the occasion by going out for...

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Stroll downtown for local art and community

Xander Fu, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2018

As this week comes to a close, Downtown Ellensburg will see the monthly First Friday Art Walk, a first for the year of 2018. This is an event which, excluding January, occurs the first Friday of every...

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Before students watch Super Bowl LII, students can compete in a Madden tournament where prizes will be given out.

Pre-game before the real game

Bryce Jungquist, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2018

In a lead up to the ultimate football event of the year, CWU’s Recreation Center is hosting the 2018 Madden tournament. James Segura-Mitchell, an intramural and special events graduate assistant...

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