The Observer

Jaeda Nelson builds a legacy as CWU’s first Wildcat Pantry coordinator

Zileni Milupi, Assistant Scene Editor
May 25, 2023

Inspirational, self-driven, inclusive and a change maker are a few of the words those who work closely with Wildcat Pantry Coordinator Jaeda Nelson used to describe her. As the first person to ever hold...

Central theatre ensemble’s “Into the Woods” reminds us of the importance of community

Zileni Milupi, Senior Reporter
May 17, 2023

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s popular adaptation of the classic Grim Brothers fairy tales and two-time Tony Award-winning musical, “Into the Woods,” finally took the CWU stage on May 12 after...

The annual Barrio Fiesta creates a “Home away from home”

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

Filipino culture was celebrated through food and dance at the Barrio Fiesta at Barto Hall. Barrio, also known as Barangay, means “village” in the Philippines. The Filipino American Student Association...

Experience the magic of Polyfest: CWU’s Celebration of Pacific Islander Heritage

Mykah Koke-Filimaua, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

Get ready to be captivated by a vibrant tapestry of colors, sounds and traditions as CWU gears up to host their annual Polyfest on May 26. The celebration promises to be a melting pot of cultures, showcasing...

Breaking the Stigma: Eating Disorders

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
May 17, 2023

Having an eating disorder may look like starving yourself or overeating, or it may be entirely invisible, occurring in the mind more than the body. CWU students shared their experiences living with eating...

ASA highlights African weddings for annual African Night

Quincy Taylor, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

African Night showcased cultural foods and dances to display what a traditional African wedding can look like in the SURC Ballroom on May 13. The event, staged like a big wedding, was put on by CWU ASA...

CWU’s first-ever Black history and culture musical event celebrates “the bedrock of American music”

Zileni Milupi, Senior Reporter
May 10, 2023

Drill step, thought-provoking poetry and soaring operatic vocals were a few of the many highlights of CWU’s first ever Black history and culture musical celebration, held in McIntyre Recital Hall...

CWU takes pride in Hispanic Leadership Conference attendees

Mykah Koke-Filimaua, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023

After recently attending the Hispanic Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois, a few of CWU’s Hispanic students returned with new knowledge and are prepared to take the next step by putting what...

Ellensburg farmers market welcomes new opportunities to new businesses

Quincy Taylor, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023

The Ellensburg Farmers Market is rich in tradition and known for its farm-fresh local produce, baked goods and hand-crafted products. Every Saturday, hundreds of people from Kittitas County gather at the...

Real experience, real judges, Cat Tank

Hunter Rhea, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023

Students prepared to pitch their new business ideas to a tank of business professionals in their very own version of Shark Tank called Cat Tank which will take place on May 19. Instead of the show’s...

Traveling the world through film: The LGBTQ+ film festival displays global perspectives

MJ Rivera, Scene Editor
May 10, 2023

Students and faculty members shared deep conversations about the representation of the LGBTQ+ community through perspectives in the film “Rafiki'' at the first LGBTQ+ film festival night on May 4. The...

Show up Speak Out student performers highlight strength of sexual assault survivors

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
May 3, 2023

Silence overtook a dozen audience members as theater department students shared the chilling tales of CWU sexual assault survivors on stage in the SURC Ballroom on April 27 with painful emotion in their...