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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

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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Trombone Club

Beau Kelderhouse, Scene Writer
March 3, 2017

CWU Music Department’s Trombone Club provides student musicians with a place to practice, perform and hone their skills for the future. The club, also known as Trombone Choir, also performs on campus...

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Cartoons and Community

Cartoons and Community

Daisy Perez, Scene Reporter
February 26, 2017

Xander Fu                 Students were comfortably seated in the purple seats of Black Hall. Some of them ate SURC chicken and fries,...

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Monkey’s journey to the West begins at CWU

Beau Kelderhouse, Scene Reporter
February 26, 2017

An adaptation of Wu Chengen’s 16th century novel “Journey to the West” is the final theatre winter quarter production for the CWU department. “Monkey: His Magic Journey to the West” follows the...

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Lecturer, Author, Mom

Lecturer, Author, Mom

Sarah Hoot, Scene Editor
February 26, 2017

Bertice Berry will be the featured keynote speaker for the Center of Leadership and Community Engagement’s (CLCE) 9th Annual Leadership Conference. The theme for this conference is “The Best You Can...

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Mad Chad

Beau Kelderhouse, Scene Reporter
February 16, 2017

Last Friday, Feb. 10, CWU students were treated to another celebrity performance during Campus Activities’ “CWU Up-Late” event series. The SURC Ballroom was taken over by Mad Chad Taylor, a juggler...

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CobraHawk

Angelica Bartorelli & Linsey Powers, Staff Writers
February 16, 2017

Last Thursday, Feb. 9, the SURC Pit became a powerhouse as CobraHawk performed an hour long set for Central students and faculty- as well as community members- before embarking on a statewide tour. Formed...

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Ask Dr. H

Dr. H, Column Writer
February 16, 2017

Dear Dr. H, I really want to try unprotected sex with my boyfriend for the thrill. Neither of us have STIs so our only risk is pregnancy. Is it wrong to do something you know is stupid, even if you...

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