Meet the world at the International Cafe
Adam Robertson, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2017
Filed under Scene
It may not seem like the small town of Ellensburg—a place with less than 20,000 people—would be the first choice for international students looking to study abroad, but perhaps that’s part of the charm for those who do choose to come here. A student in an international program officially comes here to s...
Swingcats boogie
Alexi Prante, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2017
Filed under Scene
Swing music hangs in the air and desks are pushed to one side of the large classroom to make way for the dance floor on the other side. Music plays from the speakers connected to someone’s laptop and dancers switch partners every so often. Laughter and smiles are passed around from couple to couple as...
The annual Buskers in the Burg
Daisy Perez, Scene Editor
September 28, 2017
Filed under Scene
Children with glittery face paint look in awe as giant puppets fill the crowded streets. One puppeteer wears a dark purple robe with the puppet’s skeleton chest exposed. Children grab onto their mothers’ sweaters as the skeleton puppet glides along, turning his skeleton head and wide eyes at the...
CWU Hacks
Observer Staff
June 9, 2017
Filed under Scene, Showcase, Student Life
There’s a reason that University 101 exists, and it isn’t just to torture freshmen. Unless they skipped a grade or two, college students are adults and are expected to act as such. This can come as a bit of a culture shock after the hand-holding and rigid structure of high school. Sarah Swager,...
Girl Power
Alex Palacios, Scene Reporter
June 1, 2017
Filed under Scene
Jacob Gerken The science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, are commonly male-dominated. The same is true here at CWU, so a group of female students created the Women in STEM club. The club is a place for women in STEM studies to come and hang out. They only meet once a week, but they tr...
Long Live the King
April Porter, Scene Reporter
June 1, 2017
Filed under Scene
April Porter Hailing from the Kingdom of An Tir, Knight Deagar Fairhair suits up for fighter practice. He places thick pads on his knees, shoulders and elbows followed, by a red cloak and armor made of leather and copper. The finishing touch is his dented metal helmet of 26 years. With the feather flapping ...
Daisy Perez, Scene Senior Reporter
June 1, 2017
Filed under Scene
Jack Lambert A young boy attended his very first play, Cinderella, at the McConnell Auditorium. He watched intently at the stage as Cinderella transitioned into her iconic sparkling ball gown. It was one of those big moments for him when he realized being on stage could be magical. That little b...
Spring Fashion Show
Susie Chavez, Scene Reporter
June 1, 2017
Filed under Scene
To kick off the end of spring quarter, get ready for a raised runway, lights, videography, models and designers! The CWU Fashion Show Production Class will be holding the 21st Anniversary Fashion Show this upcoming Saturday to show styles that represent current fashion trends throughout 2017. The event...
Northwest Barber settles in Eburg
Eric Rosane, Staff Reporter
June 1, 2017
On the streetside of the quaint and bustling 4th Avenue in Ellensburg lies a barber’s pole that protrudes well above the sidewalks below, a lone idol shown as a testament to the historic downtown. Without looking closely, you would hardly even notice the doorway that leads into the domain of Nort...
QTPOC
Alex Palacios, Scene Reporter
May 24, 2017
Filed under Scene
Safety and familiarity are the two things that Justin Guzman focused on when he considered starting his new club. Guzman,a senior at CWU studying psychology, is one of the founding members of Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC). He serves as the club’s president, but he shares the work...
Ask Dr. H
Dr. H, Column Writer
May 23, 2017
Dear Dr. H, What are the benefits of waiting to have sex until marriage? Dear student, The benefits of waiting until marriage to have sex really depend on your perspective of sex and the value it holds for you. I’m not saying that people who have sex prior to marriage devalue sex, but I am...
Paddles in the Air
Ben Ramirez, Scene Reporter
May 23, 2017
Filed under Scene
Ping Pong, or table tennis, is a fairly simple game that most people have tried at least once. The game is perfect for spending a sunny afternoon playing against friends, trying to see who is the most agile and accurate. Although many people have played table tennis before, most people probably don’t pla...
