The Observer

Tough Guise 2: CDSJ educates Central about masculinity

Nicolas Cooper, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2015

Being a “real man” doesn’t mean putting on a front and engaging in violent and destructive behaviors.

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Barn quilts blanket Kittitas County

Victoria Shamrell, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2015

ittitas County is the first county in Washington to have a barn quilt trail. The trail is a self-guided driving tour with information such as where the barn quilts are located and the history behind...

Central hosts Career Fair for employment and internship opportunities

Shanai Bemis, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2015

Over 40 representatives from local and out-of-town companies occupied their booths at the Central Career Fair to see what Central students had to offer last Thursday.

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Steve Wagner and A.J. Keagle host “Science in a Pint” at Cornerstone Pie

Logan Houser, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2015

Ever wondered about how beer is made? That was discussed in a packed back room of the Cornerstone Pie restaurant on Tuesday, April 7.

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League of Legends brings back 2014’s April Fools’ mode for one week

Alexandra Proctor, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2015

April Fools’ Day is a time of pranks and laughs, but Riot Games is no longer laughing. Riot, the creator of League of Legends, released a new game mode called Ultra Rapid Fire (URF) as a joke on April 1, 2014. The joke backfired when people demanded the game mode remain permanently available.

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Open Mic Night packs the Pit

Haley Curl, Scene Editor
April 9, 2015

Haley Curl Sign ups for Open Mic Night began at 7:30 p.m. on April 9. There was no shortage of enthusiasm from Central’s various artists, which explained the line that extended out past the sign up...

Review: “Star Wars” costume exhibit at EMP Museum

Maria Harr, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2015

The “Star Wars” films feel like sprawling, sci-fi melodramas. So for George Lucas’ vision to come to life on film, the costumes had to be equally dramatic. Oh, and science-fictiony, of course. The “Rebel, Jedi, Princess, Queen: Star Wars and the Power of Costume” exhibit now on display at the EMP Museum in Seattle tells the tale of how the iconic characters of “Star Wars” got dressed in the morning - and it’s a story worthy of the price of a ticket. (Full disclosure: Maria Harr is a huge “Star Wars” fan)

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Central jazz groups double down

Brittany Allen, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2015

Brittany Allen Every quarter, Central’s jazz program – including instrumental and choral groups – provides an afternoon and evening of jazz to the general public. Among the groups that perform...

Central students recall what they did when they saw the dress

Morgan Green, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2015

Friendships have been threatened. Bonds have been tested. And it all comes down to one question: Is the dress blue and black or white and gold? The day began as it normally would for a trio of friends...

Central psychology and sociology professors explain #thedress

Shanai Bemis, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2015

It's not an experiment or magic On Feb. 25, tumblr user “swiked” posted a picture of what some saw as a blue and black dress. Others saw it as white and gold. The picture of the dress blew up...

Game Review: Five Nights at Freddy’s

Kala Tye, Contributing Writer
March 10, 2015

Scott Cawthon “You've officially become part of the attraction. You’ll be starring as… a security guard!” The mysterious guy on the phone says cheerily. Great, I can’t help but think. Not...

Munch Madness event works with food bank to feed the hungry

Mikaila Wilkerson, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2015

Dakota Johnson Munch Madness, a competitive food drive contributing towards the FISH food bank, was started by Morning Rotary. Although Central has not been involved with Munch Madness up until this...