Upcoming Condom Fashion Show teaches students about safe sex
Cassandra Hays, Scene Editor
January 23, 2019
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Have you ever wondered what a dress would look like if it were made completely out of condoms? Look no further than CWU’s annual Condom Fashion Show, which will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Designers will be given 600 condoms each to create unique pieces which will be modeled on a runway for hund...
Bar update: additions, replacements and remodels
Skyler Jensen-Hampton, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019
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The new year has added a fresh look to the Ellensburg restaurant and bar scene. Different bars and eateries around town have opened, been replaced or remodeled. The Pearl Bar and Grill Starlight Lounge closed last year, and the spot has been for vacant for some time. On Jan. 16, the Pearl opened ...
Brewfest attracts breweries from around the state
Skyler Jensen-Hampton, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019
As we enter the new year and the weather gets colder, the city of Ellensburg seems to slow down. During the winter, it may not seem like there are a lot of exciting things happening. For the last 15 years, the city of Ellensburg and the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce has put on the Winterhop Brewfe...
Civil rights activist Shaun King to speak at CWU
Cassandra Hays, Scene Editor
January 16, 2019
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Civil rights activist and journalist Shaun King will be speaking at CWU on Feb. 25, with tickets available to students now. King is best known for his advocacy within the Black Lives Matter Movement and for spreading messages of social equality. He has worked as a pastor, and established a church i...
MLK’s legacy reigns on within Ellensburg community
Scott Wilson, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s actions have impacted all of us since his passing in 1968. The Ellensburg community will not let his work be forgotten, and groups at CWU are doing what it takes to pass on his greatness to upcoming generations. Andre Dickerson, program director of Center of Leadership and Co...
Cold Weather Shelter Helps Homeless and Seeks Volunteers
Afton Prater, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019
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The annual Cold Weather Shelter is up and running again in Ellensburg. From mid-November to mid-March, the shelter will be hosted at seven different churches in Ellensburg, opening at 7 p.m. and closing at 7 a.m. daily. With chilly winter nights upon us, the shelter provides the homeless with warm meals an...
Students interact with wildlife during Tieton River Elk Feeding
Nicholas Tucker, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019
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The Kittitas Valley is not only home to around 46,000 people, but also a diverse ecosystem of animals. CWU’s Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals (OPR) makes it one of its goals to bring students closer to the Kittitas Valley wildlife. On Wednesday, Jan. 9, one trip, planned and led by CWU students Kendall...
Students connect with presidents during Q&A event
Nick Jahnke, Senior Reporter
January 10, 2019
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It’s difficult to imagine the presidents of our university juggling side by side, or attempting to come up with “dad jokes” in front of an audience, but that's exactly what an audience witnessed on Tuesday. Students and faculty got the chance to see a different side of their student body and unive...
D&D club rolls to the top of club attendance
Cassandra Hays, Scene Editor
January 10, 2019
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While the Dungeons and Dragons Club may seem like a niche, it is one of the fastest growing clubs at CWU and has completed more volunteer hours than any other club on campus. The Dungeons and Dragons Club has the highest attendance of any club on campus, with about 115 members that regularly attend me...
Shawnté Elbert hired as Dean of Health and Wellness
Cassandra Hays, Scene Editor
January 10, 2019
Correction 1/10/19: Elbert was officially hired as the Associate Dean of Health and Wellness. CWU has hired a Dean of Health and Wellness, a new position at the university. The position was established to meet the needs of the growing student population at CWU. About Shawnté Elbert Shaw...
The Mule set to open in early 2019
Cassandra Hays, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018
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Ellensburg’s newest bar and eatery, The Mule, is set to open after the new year. If residents go on 4th Avenue they ’ll see the space where the bar will be located. The windows have been painted with big lettering that says “The Mule” and “Where Friends Gather,” which has caught the interest o...
ROTC finishes fall quarter with training in Yakima
Jack Belcher, News Editor
November 30, 2018
CWU ROTC travels to the Yakima Training Center so that cadets can practice combat skills twice a year, with one trip in the fall and the other in the spring. The purpose of this training is for new cadets to learn the basics of infantry-style combat, while senior cadets practice leadership and off...