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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

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Outdoor activities students should consider this summer

Outdoor activities students should consider this summer

Alexandra Proctor, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2015

Lovin’ summer, having a blast With summer quickly approaching, many students are looking for some summer fun around Ellensburg. Although Ellensburg doesn’t have a mall or water park yet, there are...

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Malissa Clark and Karina Villasenor

Spring Fashion Show set to hit the runway

Victoria Shamrell, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2015
A century ago in 1915, the first fashion class was taught at Central as part of the apparel, textiles and merchandising program. Today, the 100th Spring Fashion Show is just around the corner. It is the accumulation of all the hard work that the students, both inside and outside of the program, have been doing all quarter.
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Drones: useful or useless?

Shanai Bemis, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2015

Whether they’re delivering packages, flying into the White House or helping in search and rescue operations, drones have been making headlines. Drone technology, while having been used for some time...

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Meet Centrals new ASCWU Student Government President

Meet Central’s new ASCWU Student Government President

Clarissa Posner, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2015
Ryan Anderson was announced as the Central 2015-2016 Student Government President after elections last week.
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Third annual Burgstock to feature Ellensburg bands this Saturday, May 16

Alexandra Proctor, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2015

The Battle of Burgstock III bands submitted to compete, seven were selected as finalists and, now they will face off in an epic showdown. The seven finalists will be at Cornerstone Pie on Saturday,...

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CORRECTION: Burgstock this Saturday, May 16 @ 3 p.m.

May 15, 2015

In this week's print issue, the dates for Burgstock were incorrect. The correct date is Saturday, May 16 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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SOURCE celebrates 20th anniversary at Central

Victoria Shamrell, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2015

The Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE)—a university-wide forum that showcases the research and work of students and faculty from various departments across Central—is...

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Hip-hop artists added to Burgstock lineup this year

Nicolas Cooper, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2015

This year at Burgstock, there will be a battle of the bands competition, an a capella competition, free food and, most notably, an addition of  hip-hop to the lineup. The event will take place at Cornerstone...

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Central Symphony and Chorales “Resurrect” Mahler’s “Symphony No. 2”

Logan Houser, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2015

It’s big, it’s loud, it’s Mahler! Central’s music department presents a powerful combination of voices and symphonies with “Symphony No. 2, Resurrection” by Austrian composer Gustav Mahler. The...

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Seattle hip-hop artists come to Central

Seattle hip-hop artists come to Central

Kyle Fenton, Assistant Scene Editor
May 13, 2015
The CWU Spring Concert is finally here and, with it, Central is preparing for the biggest hip-hop concert since Macklemore and Ryan Lewis made their way to campus back in 2011.
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Age of Ultron: Home run or foul ball?

Age of Ultron: Home run or foul ball?

Shanai Bemis, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2015
“Avengers: Age of Ultron,” starts hard and doesn’t let up. The film has many fight scenes, a plethora of angsty backstories, emotional drama and one-liners, lots of one-liners.
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Lion Rock Writers Series presents African-American Poetry Series

Logan Houser, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2015

Award winning writers will be representing minority voices in the African American Poetry Series. The Lion Rock Writers Series is showcasing authors from genres such as fiction, creative nonfiction,...

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