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‘Rocky Horror’ ramps up production

Isaac Hinson, Scene Editor
October 12, 2023

Electricity flowed this past Saturday as the cast and crew of the upcoming shadowcast production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” convened to do their first stumble-through of act one of the show. “Rocky...

Behind the exhibit: A glimpse into the work of CWU guest artist RYAN! Feddersen

Isaac Dobmeier, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2023

RYAN! Feddersen presents her unique perspective on art and modern life through a new exhibition in the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery. “I see art as a valuable form of communication,” says Feddersen....

Book Bans are Spreading Across America

Maria Mann, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2023

Representatives from CWU’s library gave a presentation on banned books over lunch at the SURC on Oct. 4. Perched atop a wooden bench were many childhood classics including “Diary of a Wimpy...

WGA and AMPTP sign new deal, strike ends

Isaac Hinson, Scene Editor
October 5, 2023

The Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) reached an agreement on a tentative new deal on Sept. 24, ending the 148 day long writers...

For the students, about the students: CWU hosts student appreciation day

Quincy Taylor, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2023

From popping balloons to basket tosses to inflatable obstacle courses, Student Appreciation Day had something for most students. CWU hosted Student Appreciation Day on May 25 on the Barto Lawn to show...

Heels, wigs, leather, hats: CWU’s annual drag shows feature amateurs and professionals to celebrate queer Pride

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
May 31, 2023

High-heeled boots, wigs, crystals, razzmatazz and death drops were on fullest display as the amateur drag show was off to a bang on the SURC west patio on May 29. The show hosted by Equality through...

Student fashion designs are about to hit the runway in ‘Opulence’

MJ Rivera, Scene Editor
May 31, 2023

Student designers in the apparel, textile and merchandising (ATM) program will be showcasing their looks in this year’s fashion show titled “Opulence” on June 3 in the Milo Smith Tower Theater in...

Film students take risks with action for their short film final projects

Morgana Carroll and Zileni Milupi
May 31, 2023

Choreographed fighting sequences, arson, explosions and murder are major plot points in a few of the short films that film majors are working on for their final projects of the quarter in Production III....

Queer questions and queries to be answered at LGBTQ2IA+ ‘Spill the Tea’ panel

Beau Sansom, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2023

Grab a cup of tea and be ready to spill it at the Spill the Tea Q & A at the SURC Pit on May 31. According to ASCWU President Elect and second year theater performance major Malik Cantú, Spill the...

Heels, wigs, leather, hats: CWU’s annual drag shows feature amateurs and professionals to celebrate queer Pride

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
May 30, 2023

High-heeled boots, wigs, crystals, razzmatazz and death drops were on fullest display as the amateur drag show was off to a bang on the SURC west patio on May 29. The show hosted by Equality through...

Student fashion designs set to hit the runway in ‘Opulence’ show

MJ Rivera, Scene Editor
May 28, 2023

Student designers in the apparel, textile and merchandising (ATM) program will be showcasing their looks in this year’s fashion show titled “Opulence” on June 3 in the Milo Smith Tower Theater in...

Bawa Health Initiative fundraiser held by CWU professor provides healthcare to African village

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
May 27, 2023

Technicolor regalia, cultural dance performances and an African feast awaited over 170 attendees of the annual Bawa Health Initiative (BHI) Fundraiser dinner on May 20 held at a private party...