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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

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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First Amendment Festival: Food for Thought

Shanai Bemis, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2015

For anyone who has ever wondered what life would be like without the First Amendment, the communication department is putting on ‘Food For Thought’ as part of the First Amendment Festival. At the...

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Central Theatre Ensemble presents Fiddler on the Roof

Angelica Bartorelli, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2015

This spring, Central’s Theatre Ensemble presents Fiddler on the Roof, a story about the internal conflict that arises when a person must choose between honoring family traditions and following their...

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Holocaust survivor Edith Eger comes to Central

Alexandra Proctor, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2015

In 1944, Hungarian-born Edith Eger and her family were forced onto a train headed to the infamous Auschwitz. Her mother and father were sent to the left, while Eger and her sister were sent to the right....

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420 building gallery holds Central student Art

Nicolas Cooper, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2015

For the past three years, the 420 building’s Loft Gallery has hosted some of Central’s best student artwork. The students’ work can be featured in the Central Student Art Show and, from there,...

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Wellness Center brings sexual and domestic abuse awareness to Central through Clotheslines Project

Victoria Shamrell, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2015
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Central’s Wellness Center raised awareness with the Clothesline Project last week.
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Review: Wedding Ringer, 2.5 stars

Review: Wedding Ringer, 2.5 stars

Nicolas Cooper, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2015
Being a big fan of Kevin Hart, I couldn't wait to see some new material from the big-time comedian.
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