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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

Rollergirls smash Derby Dames 206-85

Rollergirls smash Derby Dames 206-85

May 27, 2014

BY DONNIE SANTOS Staff Reporter   The local Roller Derby team, the Rodeo City Rollergirls, mean one thing: business. If anyone has never been to a roller derby bout, it is an experience...

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4th annual Sexapalooza educates students on sex health

May 20, 2014

By Katherine Golarz Staff Reporter   The Residence Hall Association’s 4th annual Sexapalooza took place on May 13, 2014 in the SURC. Sexapalooza provides sex education to students in new...

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Photo by Beau Lowry

Friday Art Walks beginning in Ellensburg

May 13, 2014

BY Annika Lynch Staff Reporter   Last Friday, downtown Ellensburg had its monthly First Friday Art Walk. The First Friday Art Walk is hosted by the Art Board Committee.  It was free...

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TONIGHT AT 6 P.M.: Sexapalooza

May 13, 2014

BY Megan Schmitt Staff Reporter   Residence Hall Association (RHA) will be hosting the fourth annual Sexapalooza, tonight at 6 p.m. Attendees will learn about sex education through actives...

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Ellensburg Farmers Market is now open for summer

Ellensburg Farmers Market is now open for summer

May 13, 2014

BY Emily Bontrager Staff Reporter   From May to October, families walk the streets of downtown Ellensburg on Saturday morning for the Kittitas County Farmer’s Market. Some are on...

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Did you miss Les Mis? Check it out next on May 15, 17 and 18th

Did you miss Les Mis? Check it out next on May 15, 17 and 18th

May 13, 2014

BY Camille Borodey Orientation Editor   For its spring musical, the Central Theatre Ensemble is performing “Les Misérables,” which is arguably one of the most difficult Broadway...

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Tyrone Wells finds warm welcome upon visiting Central

Tyrone Wells finds warm welcome upon visiting Central

May 13, 2014

BY Camille Meador Staff Reporter A room full of many voices suddenly quieted as Tyrone Wells and Brandon Zedaker took the stage at Central on May 2, 2014. Wells prepared himself and immediately...

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Central celebrates Chavez’s birthday

May 7, 2014

BY Annika Lynch Staff Reporter   The Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (CLCE) put together a three-day event last week celebrating and remembering the life of Cesar Chavez. The...

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CWU hosts state music contest

CWU hosts state music contest

May 7, 2014

BY Adam Wilson Scene Editor   High school students from all over Washington came to Central last weekend to compete in the Washington Music Educators Association State Solo and Ensemble...

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Movie Review: The Railway Man

Movie Review: The Railway Man

May 7, 2014

                  BY Collin Dysart Assistant Scene Editor   World War II,  the defining event of the 20th century,...

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This week: First Amendment Festival

This week: First Amendment Festival

May 7, 2014

  BY Houston Carr Staff Reporter Voting season is finally here and Central’s annual First Amendment Festival and College Civics Week is right around the corner. This four-day event will...

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New BBQ shop opens in Ellensburg

New BBQ shop opens in Ellensburg

May 6, 2014

BY Cody Bradford Staff Reporter   The succulent scent of smoked meats wafts from a brick building not much bigger than some dorm rooms. Inside Brisket, Scott and Kathy Heaverlo tackle...

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