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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Filipino-American a capella group The Filharmonic also appeared in Pitch Perfect 2.

A capella group from “The Sing-Off” to perform at Central during Family Weekend

Nic Cooper, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2016

The Filipino-American a cappella group, The Filharmonic, have tunes a plenty and will be bringing their talents here to Ellensburg, as they wind down their 60-plus city nationwide tour. “Being...

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Discovering the outdoors with OPR

Discovering the outdoors with OPR

Nic Cooper, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2016

Now that the sun is beginning to shine—even in the months where the sun isn’t shining so bright—Central’s Outdoor Pursuits & Rentals (OPR) is a great resource for students seeking to get...

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A spoonful of sugar

A spoonful of sugar

Mikaila Wilkerson, Senior Reporter
April 28, 2016

“Mary Poppins,” the classic musical production that we all know and love, will be coming to Central during Mother’s Day weekend and the weekend after that. According to Scott Robinson, theatre...

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Members of the Adventure Club snowshoeing at Blewet pass.

Adventure Club plans outdoor ventures for students

Kory Hollingsworth, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2016

Central is only a few hours drive from a number of outdoor pursuits, providing students an advantage over other universities in the country. The newly formed Adventure Club aims to capitalize on Washington’s...

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Ask Dr. H: Week 4

Dr. Jill Hoxmeir, Public Health Professor
April 28, 2016

Dear Dr. H, I am a male, and I am very angry that, like most U.S. males, I was circumcised as a baby. I believe this is a very painful process and has taken away pleasure in sex. Why is male circumcision...

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Teaching tension with theatre professor Jay Ball

Teaching tension with theatre professor Jay Ball

Julia Moreno, News Editor
April 28, 2016

On a hot and dusty day in the summer of 1993. 23-year-old Jay Ball stepped out of the taxi that took him and four classmates from East Jerusalem to the Gaza Strip. The two-hour car ride brought them to...

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Field day targets exchange students

Jacob Hollingsworth, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2016

International students come from all around the globe to take on Central’s hall of academia, whether it be for a degree in accounting, business, the arts or perhaps a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.)....

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Review: Dark Souls 3

Review: Dark Souls 3

Jonathan Glover, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2016

There’s a moment early in “Dark Souls 3”—after you’ve killed the first real boss (Soulsborne fans will know what I mean by this)—when you have to walk up to a cliff edge in order to be transported...

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‘We Observed You’: an apology for our ignorance

Jonathan Glover, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2016

Last week, the Observer ran a column titled “We Observed You,” which received a large amount of negative feedback. The original intent of the column was to “observe” random, funny or interesting...

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Have a beer and a meal at Iron Horse

Have a beer and a meal at Iron Horse

Mikaila Wilkerson, Senior Reporter
April 21, 2016

Iron Horse Brewery, which was established in 2004, recently created a menu that not only featured the brewery’s beers but also various sorts of food that are now available. One bartender and server...

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Central is ready to Rock against Rape

Central is ready to Rock against Rape

Sarah Hoot, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2016

Sexual assault is an uncomfortable subject, but Central’s Wellness Center is working to bring this topic into the light with their annual Rock Against Rape next Wednesday April 27. The event has grown...

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Live-action Ghost in the Shell film falls victim to Hollywood

Live-action “Ghost in the Shell” film falls victim to Hollywood

Maria Harr, Contributing Writer
April 21, 2016

The Internet is questioning Hollywood’s ability to learn from their mistakes after the release of a production image from the 2017 live-action “Ghost in the Shell” film, in which Scarlett Johansson...

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