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Ringing in the New Year with resolutions

Cody Nilsen, Social Media Coordinator
January 14, 2016

The phrase “new year, new you” is usually heard when people talk about New Year’s resolutions. Several students at Central have made resolutions for 2016 and hope to stick to them. Statisticbrain.com,...

Las Vegas body percussion act performing at Central

Mikaila Wilkerson, Assistant Scene Editor
January 13, 2016

MOLODI, a body percussion group, will be coming to Central on Wednesday, January 13th for a performance in the Ballroom at 7pm. MOLODI combines tap, beatboxing, hip hop dancing and acrobatics in their...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Largest domestic box office opening weekend in movie history

The Observer Staff
December 21, 2015

You may have heard of this little movie that came out over the weekend, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Apparently, it's part of this large franchise, "Star Wars," which was created in 1977 by a mostly unknown filmmaker named George Lucas – ever heard of him?

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Charitable groups around town help families in need

Dakota Segura, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2015

As we kickoff the holiday season, many charitable organizations are seeking donations and volunteers to help out people in need. Toys for Tots Nerdcore Toys and Collectibles, located in downtown...

Community gave with Giving Tree

Victoria Shamrell, Assistant Scene Editor
December 6, 2015

The Giving Tree has been up in the SURC since the beginning of November to provide children in the community with presents for Christmas. The Center for Leadership and Engagement (CLCE) was in charge...

Twas’ the night before Christmas

Cody Nilsen, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2015

According to Professor Michael Smith, “Twas’ the Night Before Christmas” is a holiday play that the whole family can enjoy. Smith said it’s not your average play. “Twas’ the Night Before...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...