The Observer

We should all be a little more like Chewbacca Mom

Maria Harr, Contributing Writer
May 26, 2016

Everybody is talking about Chewbacca Mom. I know, such a cliché to start an article with, but it really does seem like everyone is talking about the viral video of a mother laughing herself silly with...

Ask Dr. H: Week 8

Dr. Jill Hoxmeir, Public Health Professor
May 26, 2016

Dear Dr. H, How do the sexual behaviors of CWU students compare to those of religiously-affiliated colleges/universities? How do the sexual behaviors of students of public colleges/universities compare...

CWU set to celebrate pride week

Nic Cooper, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2016

Starting Monday, May 30, CWU’s EQUAL Club will be kicking off this year's pride week, giving students a chance to come out and enjoy competitive field games, live music and most of all to learn and become...

MEChA helps students connect, form lasting bonds

Jacob Hollingsworth, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2016

There are many great clubs and sports on campus, but one of them does more than simply arrange a time to meet once a week. The Mexican and Hispanic organization known as MEChA (pronounced MECH-UH) convenes...

Students learn healthy habits in the kitchen with Dine and Tote

Sarah Hoot, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2016

Students living on campus can often have a difficult time eating healthy. The mixture of being away from home cooked meals, using your own money for food, and a having a convenience store full of snacks...

Fashion forward at Claim Clothing

Mikaila Wilkerson, Senior Reporter
May 19, 2016

In the two years since Megan West started Claim Clothing, she has encountered many interesting people come into the store with different stories to share. One time a young woman walk into Claim Clothing...

Ask Dr. H: Week 7

Dr. Jill Hoxmeir, Public Health Professor
May 19, 2016

Dear Dr. H, Is there scientific proof that sexual intercourse impacts emotional health of either or both parties? Why do guys tend to want/think about sex all the time and girls don’t? Why do men...

New Pokémon game brings on the nostalgia, especially for Hawaiʻi gamers

Maria Harr
May 12, 2016

My Nintendo DS is all charged up and ready to go, so I lock up the house, grab my bike, and start pumping the pedals for the town over. It’s a beautiful day to be in Hawaiʻi nei, sun shining, sky...

Burgstock IV – back and better than ever

Nic Cooper
May 12, 2016

Central’s 88.1 The Burg is back at it again with Burgstock. It will be the fourth installment of the battle of the bands competition and the second year featuring MC’s for the hip-hop competition. “Burgstock...

SOURCE opens doors for students

Mikaila Wilkerson, Senior Reporter
May 12, 2016

The SURC ballroom is filled with posters and students presenting their work in front of other students and judges. Models strut their stuff down the runway set up in the middle of the second floor. This...

‘Captain America: Civil War’ review

Kory Hollingsworth, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2016

In 1865, the Confederate South surrendered to Union forces to finally bring an end to the American Civil War. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) however, the term “Civil War” has a different connotation....

Finding your green thumb with Central’s Garden Club

Sarah Hoot, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2016

Students have few opportunities to interact with the natural world if they are not in any of the science departments, but Central’s Garden Club is here to help students get their hands dirty. One of...