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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

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How student employees find their work life balance

Andrew Ulstad, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2022

“Work-life balance is essential to doing both well,” Mason Saulsbury, a junior in film who works at the Diversity and Equity Center(DEC), said. “If you aren’t treating yourself right in one, the...

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Decorations sit on a table during the National Hispanic Heritage Month luncheon. Photo Courtesy of GaryStockBridge Archives

Honoring Heritage: Hispanic Heritage Month

Morgana Carroll, Scene Editor
October 12, 2022

“It’s not a month to eat tacos or wear sombreros or promote Spanish-speaking tv shows,” world languages professor Andrea Herrera-Dulcet said. “It is a month to frame and discuss narratives and...

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Display of glass art at Sarah Spurgeon Art Gallery.

Sarah Spurgeon Gallery hosts first SOIL Art Collective exhibit

Andrew Ulstad, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2022

The Sarah Spurgeon Art Gallery in Randall Hall has officially opened the first exhibit of the new quarter, featuring art from the SOIL Collective. The multi-artist exhibit entitled “Tangents…I was...

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Tooth + Tusk Exhibit at the MCE.

Eighth annual museum archive crawl takes attendees on a trip through time

Morgana Carroll, Scene Editor
October 5, 2022

History and artifact enthusiasts gathered in the Brooks Library parking lot on the morning of Oct. 1 for the eighth annual Archive Crawl. This event offers a tour of the archives and museums in Ellensburg...

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President Wohlpart socializes at the BIPOC student welcome.

CWU welcomes BIPOC students to campus

Beau Sansom, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2022

The Diversity and Equity Center (DEC) hosted a BIPOC Student Welcome event on the President’s Lawn. BIPOC stands for black and indigenous people of color.  The DEC Student Coordinator, Paige Hall,...

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Cigman Fraud frontman Andrew Parker takes the Burgstock stage.

Burgstock shines a light on up and coming talent

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
October 5, 2022

Dozens of parked cars lined N. Alder Street as the electric sound of local bands and the illumination of rainbow stage lights permeated the night air on Oct. 1 during a free community event titled Burgstock. The...

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Up next in culture and arts on campus

Up next in culture and arts on campus

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
September 28, 2022

Students searching for a cultural and artistic fix on campus don’t need to look any further than the Sarah Spurgeon Art Gallery or the Museum of Culture and Environment (MCE). The Museum of Culture...

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CWU kicks off the year with 2LGBTQ+ Student Welcome event

CWU kicks off the year with 2LGBTQ+ Student Welcome event

Morgana Carroll, Scene Editor
September 28, 2022

The 2LGBTQ+ Student Welcome brought in groups of students to the President’s Lawn on September 20. These students were eager to connect with other queer students and engage with inclusive and diverse...

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Students gather to celebrate at the ESC Block Party.

ESC Block Party highlights identity-based clubs for students

Morgana Carroll, Scene Editor
September 28, 2022

As students walked out of the SURC on Thursday Sep. 22, they were  greeted by the smells of pizza and popcorn, the sight of crowds of people going from table to table. The Equity and Services Center...

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A crowd swarms around a local band, filling their box with much deserved cash.

Buskers take on the ‘Burg with colorful shows

Jacqueline Hixssen, Sports Editor
September 28, 2022

Children laughed and ran around the streets, the Saturday farmer’s market in full swing while unique talents filled downtown Ellensburg during the Buskers in the ‘Burg festival on Sept. 24th.  The...

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Phoenix mural on Pearl St. Photo courtesy of Ellensburg Downtown Association.

Ellensburg Downtown Association welcomes students to upcoming events

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
August 23, 2022

While CWU can feel like its own island, the Ellensburg Downtown Association (EDA) is hoping to bridge the divide between the town and college campus by inviting students to participate in new programs...

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Little Perennials booth filled with handmade bags. Photos by Katherine Camarata.

Ellensburg Night Market opens doors for local microbusinesses

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
August 22, 2022

The soulful, emotion-filled tones of local music duo Spiced Rye drifted over a curious crowd weaving through tents offering hand-made goods, food and works of art at the third installation of the Ellensburg...

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