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The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Peruvian lecturer Fabiola Serra teaches Zumba alongside Biology 101

Peruvian lecturer Fabiola Serra teaches Zumba alongside Biology 101

Shanai Bemis, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2015

Before she was a biology lecturer and Zumba instructor, Dr. Fabiola Serra had a variety of jobs in her home country of Peru. Described as “enthusiastic” and “energetic” by students in her Zumba...

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Central hosts (Un)Valentines Day; dating doctor offers advice

Central hosts (Un)Valentine’s Day; dating doctor offers advice

Shanai Bemis, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2015

For those who are not a fan of the Valentine’s Day glitz and glamor, or would rather refer to it as “Singles Awareness Day,” Central put on a (Un)Valentine’s Day Event in the SURC ballroom the...

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The Tinder experiment continued

The Tinder experiment continued

Rachel Charlton, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2015

Cast a wide net and you’ll catch a lot of fish. Cast a semi-attractive Tinder profile net and you’ll catch a lot of dick. As someone who’s been in a serious relationship for years, the thought...

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The Tinder experiment

The Tinder experiment

Jonathan Glover, Assistant Scene Editor
February 15, 2015

Tinder is trying really hard to be more than just a dating app that categorizes people based solely on looks. But using it feels like playing God, swiping through photo after photo, making split-second...

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Noisy sexy time in dorms: RAs deal with loud sex

Noisy sexy time in dorms: RAs deal with loud sex

Deanna Bangs, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2015

Dorm life has plenty of perks for incoming freshmen: involvement in campus activities, making new friends and perhaps even meeting your first college significant other. Living in such close proximity...

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Valentines Day: Romantic ideas and hangout spots

Valentine’s Day: Romantic ideas and hangout spots

Nicolas Oliver, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2015

Love is in the air as men and women rush to the nearest store to spend their paychecks on flowers, chocolate and even those cheesy boxers or “man-thongs,” with hearts and lips on them. However,...

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Review: Whiplash

Review: Whiplash

Adam Wilson, Editor-In-Chief
February 11, 2015

“Whiplash” doesn’t lend itself well to a synopsis. Saying that it’s a story about a college student whose mentor pushes him to drumming excellence makes it appear clichéd and overdone. Going any...

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Review: American Sniper

Review: American Sniper

Morgan Green, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2015

“American Sniper” follows the journey of the most lethal sniper in American history, Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper), over the course of his four tours in the Iraq War. The movie is based on Kyle’s...

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Review: The Imitation Game

Review: The Imitation Game

Grace Lindsley, Copy Editor
February 11, 2015

“The Imitation Game” is the true story of famous British mathematician Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch). Turing was a disparate genius who enlisted in World War II to break the unbreakable code...

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Central to host Theater festival; welcomes 1k students

Central to host Theater festival; welcomes 1k students

Brittany Allen, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2015

Actors, puppeteers and approximately a thousand college students from schools located in different states will be visiting Central because of one passion: theatre. Central will be hosting the Kennedy...

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Album Review: B4.Da.$$, by Joey Bada$$

Album Review: B4.Da.$$, by Joey Bada$$

Nicholas Oliver, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2015

On Jan. 20, Joey Bada$$ released his first full length album, B4.Da.$$., which can be read as Before the Money.” Critics have been quick to compare his music to ‘90s east coast greats such as Biggie...

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RHA brings “Be a Master” event back to Central

RHA brings “Be a Master” event back to Central

Maria Harr, Scene Editor
February 6, 2015

Students will have a second chance to catch ‘em all with the return of the Pokémon based “Be a Master!” game on Feb. 8. This year, the Residence Hall Association (RHA) has added fairy type Pokémon,...

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