The Observer

A capella group sings heart out

Kaitlyn Langdale, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2016

Pitch Perfect and Glee, move aside: there is a new a cappella squad in town. Make way for Nada Cantata because they’re “acca”-mazing! Nada Cantata is a new co-ed a cappella ensemble at Central. After...

Showtime at Central a great success

Holly Chester, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2016

This past Saturday, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosted their annual Showtime at Central to cap off Black History Month. The show is modeled after “It’s Showtime at the Apollo,” a famous and...

Back to the Rock and Roll age at Central

Brittany Decker, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2016

Popular and world renowned music genres have come out of America, like blues and jazz, but the genre that inspired all that is rock and roll. This spring, Central’s music department is premiering...

The Oyama experience

Mikaila Wilkerson, Scene Assistant Editor
March 3, 2016

The air buzzed with multiple conversations, mouthwatering seafood was out on display and fire burst from the grill as chefs prepared food. It’s dinner time at Oyama. Calvin Wu, Oyama’s 27-year-old...

This is hard – are we doing it right?

Observer Editorial Board
February 25, 2016

The funny thing about writing for a newspaper is that you constantly ask yourself, “is this all worth it?” Some days, it’s not. Some days it’s a battle to talk to any sources. Some days the...

Cheer or boo: which do you choose?

Holly Chester, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2016

As Black History Month comes to an end, Central will continue the tradition of paying homage to a historical television program, “It’s Showtime at the Apollo Theater.” “Showtime at the Apollo”...

Voices sing out at Open Mic Night

McKenzie Lakey, Staff Report
February 25, 2016

Every other Thursday, students and community members gather in the SURC Pit to showcase local talent in Central’s Open Mic Night. It’s a tradition that’s been going strong for over six years. It’s...

Art on campus it’s everywhere

Kaitlyn Langdale, Staff reporter
February 25, 2016

Throughout history, art has taken many forms and been interpreted in many ways. Humans have certainly come a long way from painting on cave walls with squished berries. “Everyone is incredible...

Soul and R&B performer coming to Central

Britany Decker, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2016

The CWUp Late series has another event planned for Central students and the Ellensburg community. Campus Activities is presenting a performance by Jasmine Jordan. This soul and R&B performer is...

‘Wrap It, Stack It, and Mac It’

Julia Moreno, News Editor
February 18, 2016

Devin Marshall is a poet in the kitchen. Herbs and spices are his meter. Breads, meats and cheeses are his diction. And the results are delicious. “One bite it’s cheese, and the next bite it’s...

The trucks of food in Ellensburg

Holly Chester, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2016

With the relatively small selection of restaurants in Ellensburg, it’s easy to get bored with going to the same restaurants time after time. However, with their low-key positioning and small size, food...

‘Call Me Home’ author to give talk

Ana Laura Lopes Contiferreira, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2016

Megan Kruse, invited to Central for the Lion Rock writer series, will be giving both a craft talk and reading for students at Central. Kruse’s first craft talk is titled “Crafting Emotion: Object...