The Observer

CWU theatre community unites to shine a light on inauguration

McKenzie Lakey, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2017

Not long after darkness fell over campus on the eve of the inauguration, more than 50 Ellensburg community members and CWU theater students peacefully gathered on the front steps of McConnell Hall....

CWU at the movies

Sarah Hoot, Scene Editor
January 16, 2017

"Kubo and the Two Strings" — Jan. 23 From the studio that brought the world “Coraline” and the “Boxtrolls” comes a new stop-motion feature film, “Kubo and the Two Strings.” Set in Ancient...

Ask Dr. H

Dr. H, Column Writer
January 16, 2017

My boyfriend and I have been experimenting with fingering instead of having sex. I want to make sure that I am being safe and I am not at risk for anything. Am I? Dear Student, Mutual masturbation...

The one-man show stopper

Lindsey Powers, Staff Writer
January 16, 2017

By speaking freely on stage about the type of men that find him attractive, and the struggles of being “the perfect combination of boy and man,” spoken word poet Regie Cabico, who will perform Jan....

Don’t be a Grinch

Will Schorno, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2016

The Giving Tree is erected once again to make the Christmas wishes of hundreds of local kids come true for its 19th year. The Giving Tree is located in the middle of the SURC right before...

A romp into Marvel’s newest movie: Dr Strange

Jacob Quinn, Scene Writer
November 17, 2016

I love the Marvel movies. I’m the guy who read all the comics growing up (Hell, I still read them now). I watched all the cartoons and when the first marvel X-Men came out years ago, it was my heaven...

Parade of Nations postponed until winter quarter

Will Schorno, Scene Writer
November 17, 2016

The 11th annual Parade of Nations organized by CWU’s Center for Diversity and Social Justice (CDSJ), originally set to be tonight, Nov. 17th, has been rescheduled to Feb. 2017. “We pushed it out...

The show is about to begin

Lindsey Powers, Scene Writer
November 17, 2016

This year, the Red Curtain Revue has a variety of genres being represented —rock, jazz, classical and pop— all squeezed into a two-hour show. CWU’s Red Curtain Revue is an annual theatre performance...

Come explore gray matter

Jacob Quinn, Staff Writer
November 10, 2016

CWU's Psychology Club teaches students about the mysteries of the brain

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Harvest Fest run burns off pre-turkey feast calories

Lindsey Powers, Staff Writer
November 10, 2016

This week, CWU student media will be hosting the Harvest 5K. The purpose of the event is to raise money for Pulse magazine and Observer members to attend additional trainings and conferences. Tara Long,...

CWU celebrates diversity

Will Schorno, Staff Writer
November 10, 2016

Join the Center for Diversity and Social Justice (CDSJ) as they celebrate the 9th annual Parade of Nations on Nov. 17 in the SURC Ballroom. The Parade of Nations is a personified celebration of diversity...

Day of the Dead

Jacob Quinn, Scene Writer
November 4, 2016

On Nov. 4, CWU will celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a traditional Hispanic holiday that honors loved ones who have passed away. According to Wikipedia, Dia de los Muertos is practiced...