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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

Students produce and perform in annual musical showcase.

From Broadway to University Way

Victoria Shamrell, Assistant Scene Editor
November 16, 2015
Central Theatre Ensemble is preparing to present the annual Red Curtain Broadway Revue from Thursday, Nov. 19 to Sunday, Nov. 22.
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Re-enslaved

Cody Nilsen, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2015

Slavery and mass incarceration are issues that stretch through many generations and on Nov. 12, Central will be showing the documentary “Slavery By Another Name” based off the novel by Douglas A. Blackmon,...

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Unleash the extreme at Central

Dakota Segura, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2015

Midterms might be over, but finals will be here in the blink of an eye, and when that time comes, students might be looking for a way to relieve their stress. For those who think meditating or listening...

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Directing the future of music

Thomas Pattison, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2015

Music is not easy to learn. No one can pick up an instrument they know nothing about and play it well without proper instruction. No one knows this better than Kittitas School District Music Director...

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20 helpful tips for going green

Victoria Shamrell, Assistant Scene Editor
November 5, 2015

1) Recycle, recycle, recycle One of the most common ways to help the environment is recycling. Central makes it easy to recycle with on-campus recycling areas in every hall, and multiple ones in...

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Human powered transportation

Thomas Pattison, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2015

Recently, students at Central have been cutting back on using their cars. Instead, they have been taking to the streets and sidewalks of Ellensburg on bikes, longboards and even skywalkers. Students...

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Ellensburg evironmental groups

Cody Nilson, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2015

There are plenty of ways to help clean up both Central’s campus and Ellensburg, like simply remembering to recycle that fourth energy drink can that helped get you through midterms. On Nov. 7, the...

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Fresh cafe squeezes organic

Dakota Segura, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2015

On a busy corner, across the street from Fred Meyer, sits a tiny wooden house surrounded by vines, plants and flowers. The surrounding greenery makes it appear to be straight out of a fairytale. Through...

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Julia Moreno

Julia Moreno

October 31, 2015

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Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos

Victoria Shamrell, Assistant Scene Editor
October 29, 2015

While Halloween is big in America, Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is celebrated in Mexico. The Center for Diversity and Social Justice (CDSJ) is busy preparing for the Dia de los Muertos...

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Crime on Halloween

Crime on Halloween

Cody Nielson, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2015

Over the last three years on Halloween, the Ellensburg police department has had to deal with an increased rate of crimes, involving DUI’s, assaults, property damage, public urination, and noise complaints....

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Lights, camera, action in the Burg

Lights, camera, action in the Burg

Dakota Segura, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2015

Students and residents may have noticed closed off streets and camera crews hanging around in downtown Ellensburg over the past few weeks. That’s because cast and crew members have been busy working...

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