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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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Ask Dr. H

Dr. H, Column Writer
April 6, 2017

I’ve been told IUDs can get stuck or lost inside of you, but how likely is that to actually happen? Dear student, Intrauterine  devices (IUDs) are becoming increasingly common as a safe and effective...

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An Evening of Elegance

An Evening of Elegance

Daisy Perez, Scene Senior Reporter
April 6, 2017

Purple stage lights danced around the room during last year’s Evening at the Brooks, as men twirled women in little black dresses across the dance floor. Star decorations glittered overhead as a woman...

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Peanut Butter and Hot New Jam

Peanut Butter and Hot New Jam

Sarah Hoot, Scene Editor
April 6, 2017

Creating a scene without a prompt may seem daunting to the average student, but to the members of the Hot New Jam, flying by the seat of their pants is nothing new. The Hot New Jam (HNJ) is CWU’s student-lead...

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The first flowers bloom outside of Shaw-Smyser hall.

10 Things to do This Spring

April 6, 2017

Go on a hike Go star gazing Explore the Farmer's Market (opens in May) Take a nap outside Plant seeds Spring cleaning (you know you need to) Hang out in a field or at a park with...

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Planes on Paper lands at CWU

Planes on Paper lands at CWU

Daisy Perez, Scene Reporter
March 9, 2017

With finals week quickly approaching, students seem to be caught up in the stress of exams, research papers and projects, as many students know, this is the time to stay awake with cups of caffeine to...

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Ask Dr. H

Dr. H, Column Writer
March 9, 2017

Dear Dr. H, What percentage of massages lead to having sex? Dear student, I scoured scholarly literature and cannot seem to find any empirical data on such a topic. Post-massage sex is probably most...

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International Cafe

International Cafe

Tim Mitchell, Scene Reporter
March 9, 2017

The sound of different languages filled SURC 137 as students, faculty and community members alike joined the Saudi Student Association for International Café, an afternoon event of drinks, treats and...

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A new kind of trick

A new kind of trick

Beau Kelderhouse, Scene Reporter
March 9, 2017

The end of each quarter seems to be stressful for most students. With piled on homework assignments, projects and tests, add finals to the mix and that can push some to the breaking point. The Brooks...

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Faith and family

Lindsey Powers, Scene Senior Reporter
March 3, 2017

Take a look at Bobby Hanks roaming the CWU campus on his way to classes and you will notice two very important things about him: the ring on his left finger and the cross around his neck. With his average...

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Ask Dr. H

Dr. H, Column Writer
March 3, 2017

Dear D. H, What if I pass out after sex? Dear student, Hm… is this a hypothetical question, like, you have, in fact, never actually passed out after sex, but you worry that you might? Or,...

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Showtime at Central review

Tim Mitchell, Scene Writer
March 3, 2017

Two performers tied for the win at Showtime at Central last Saturday, Feb. 25. 20-year-old Darryl Foto captivated the audience with a spoken word, while 19-year-old Ignatius Medani ignited the crowd...

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2017 Grammys and Oscars in review

Lindsey Powers, Scene Senior Reporter
March 3, 2017

The 2017 Oscars and Grammys were unquestionably two of the most memorable in years. With performance snafus and mis-awarded contestants, one could not help but feel like they were watching an episode of...

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