The Observer

Welcome to the freak show

Camille Borodey, Scene Editor
October 21, 2014

On Oct. 8, the fourth season of the twisted anthology series “American Horror Story” (AHS) premiered on FX. Since AHS is considered a mini series, each season is a different storyline with different...

Historical Hauntings: Haunting Ellensburg Now

Nicole Huson, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2014

Ellensburg just got a little scarier with its chilling new attraction, the Haunting Ellensburg haunted house. Haunting Ellensburg takes place at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds every Friday and Saturday,...

From grapes to glass: Ellensburg WineWorks

Morgan Green, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2014

The Pacific Northwest has always been an area that has enjoyed unique and flavorful wine and beer; the Ellensburg community is no different. Ellensburg local Gordon Wollen first opened Ellensburg WineWorks...

Phillip Phillips closes out homecoming week

Adam Wilson, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2014

American Idol victor Phillip Phillips plans to rock the SURC Ballroom with his band this Saturday, as his North American tour comes to the Pacific Northwest. Phillips will be closing out homecoming...

Mr. and Ms. Central crowned

Nicole Huson, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2014

Mr. and Ms. Central Central students rocked it Tuesday night at the Mr. and Ms. Central competition. Students representing the various residence halls around campus put on amazing performances...

Blessing the animals

October 11, 2014

This past Sunday, a handful of community members, including grad students and professors from around town, came together in Kiwanis Park to celebrate the day of St. Francis. The event was hosted by...

“Incredibles” star visits film festival

Xander Deccio, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2014

Four-time Golden Globe nominee Craig T. Nelson headlined the 10th annual Ellensburg Film Festival (EFF). Nelson appeared at screenings of three of his movies and at a Pass Holder’s Reception on Saturday...

Q&A with Yosef Gamble

Colt Sweetland, News Editor
October 10, 2014

Yosef Gamble, senior computer science major, was elected as the president of the Associated Students of Central Washington University Student Government. Besides computer science, Gamble said he is interested...

New Chilean restaurant shakes up Main Street

Morgan Green, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2014

The restaurant competition in Ellensburg has a new contender, Earthquake Empanadas. After finding success in their Ellensburg food truck, Miguel and Devra Hermosilla are opening a new restaurant location...

Fun with Dick and Jane

Cassidy Warness, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2014

Established in the heart of Ellensburg’s historic downtown district, Dick and Jane’s Spot is home to an eccentric folk garden occupied with treasured masterpieces made from seemingly useless items...

Huffman Farms offers Halloween haunts

Brittany Allen, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2014

Huffman Farms Haunted Forest and Corn Maze is a new seasonal attraction for the Ellensburg community, which opens on Oct. 9. Huffman Farms is home to activities that include a “U-Pick” pumpkin patch,...

Logo art show featured at Sarah Spurgeon Gallery

Nicole Huson, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2014

Dozens of tiny logos by famous artists have taken over the walls of the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery. Until the end of October, the gallery, located on Central’s campus, will be hosting The Logo Show. The...