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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

Two Easter related events were held on Good Friday, including a dog biscuit hunt.

Springing into a ‘Burg’ Easter

Henry Crumblish, Scene Editor
April 4, 2018

Egg hunts are commonplace during Easter weekend in Kittitas Valley for children but on Friday March 30, Rotary Park hosted a hunt with a focus on the furry, four-legged residents of Ellensburg. The...

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Ready player one: Real danger, virtual reality

Xander Fu, Photo Editor
April 4, 2018

If you have the mental age of nine, as I do, then you’ve probably dreamt of basking in the spectacle of a fisticuff brawl between the Iron Giant and MechaGodzilla. Or maybe what you’ve always wanted...

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Black Panther lives up to the hype

Henry Crumblish, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2018

The hype surrounding “Black Panther” is real.   For weeks, the internet has been ablaze with talk of the latest installment in the Marvel Comics’ Universe, gushing over the cast and the characters.  According...

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Music majors vocalists celebrate jazz

Music majors vocalists celebrate jazz

Susie Chavez, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2018

CWU music major vocalists are preparing for a Vocal Jazz Celebration on March 4. The Vocal Jazz concert will feature Vocal Jazz II and Vocal Jazz I, who will be singing and swinging. Vocal Jazz I will...

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Solve the clue murder mystery

Solve the clue murder mystery

Tai Jackson, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2018

The guests walked into Mr. Boddy’s beautiful mansion and assembled in the gathering hall. Mr. Boddy’s butler warmly welcomed guests into the mansion and began to explain the various rooms in the house....

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DACA recipients plea for action

Tai Jackson, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2018

The DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) exhibit lights were dimmed, and peaceful sounds of the rainforest played in the background. A wall was filled with origami butterflies in shades of yellow,...

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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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