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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

The Central Aca-Experience

The Central Aca-Experience

Adam Wilson, Scene Editor
April 16, 2014

The seven members of Boots ‘n’ Cats stood single-file in the middle of the SURC Theatre stage. It was the beginning of the fifth and final set of the Aca-Extravaganza, which they hosted on March...

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The documentary short will compete at the Hot Docs International Canadian Docmentary FIlm Festival on April, 30. 

Photo courtesy of Kevin O'Donnell

Student filmmakers capture story of local nonprofit center, make it Toronto

April 16, 2014

  BY Collin Dysart Assistant Scene Editor   The challenge: five days to make a 47-minute documentary short. The result: a winning submission, sending its five participants to...

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Central celebrates the selfie with display in SURC

April 11, 2014

    BY Camille Borodey Orientation Editor   Women’s and gender studies students Cay Collins, Zach Dozier and Kevan Gardner, have created the “Radical Beauty Exhibit and...

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Sakura Matsuri Festival 5 p.m. in SURC Pit Thursday, April 10, 2014

April 10, 2014

by Sarah Ruiz Online Editor Tonight in the Student Union and Recreation (SURC) Pit, the annual Central Washington University Sakura Matsuri Festival will begin at 5 p.m. The event is also known as...

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Scene: Spring Break 2014: Students discuss how they’re going to spend the week off

Scene: Spring Break 2014: Students discuss how they’re going to spend the week off

March 24, 2014

BY MARIA HARR, Staff Reporter Students say they’re looking forward to the free times they’ll have this Spring Break. Students plan on reading, hiking and playing video games at home with friends...

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Scene: Video Game Review: Hearthstone

Scene: Video Game Review: Hearthstone

March 19, 2014

BY SPENCER BAKER, Staff Reporter The newest intellectual property (IP) from Blizzard, “Hearthstone,” is the best online card game I have ever played. Oh wait, it is the only online card game I...

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Scene:  Sleeping Beauty Ballet comes to Central

Scene: Sleeping Beauty Ballet comes to Central

March 17, 2014

BY KATHERINE GOLARZ, Staff Reporter This quarter, Central Theatre Ensemble and Central’s Orchesis Dance Company have  collaborated with Central Washington Dance Ensemble. Together, they will be...

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Scene: CWU gaming clubs host weekend of gaming

Scene: CWU gaming clubs host weekend of gaming

March 13, 2014

BY SPENCER BAKER, Staff Reporter Gamers Enjoying Each Others Company  (G.E.E.C.) is hosting  Three Days of Gaming this weekend in the SURC. According to G.E.E.C. Vice President Frank Reding, senior...

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Scene: Local spiritual group teaches healing

Scene: Local spiritual group teaches healing

March 13, 2014

BY JUSTIN MERELL, Staff Reporter A lively crowd of around 30 people attended the Ellensburg Metaphysical Network’s monthly meeting on March 7. The Ellensburg Metaphysical Network hosts speakers discussed...

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Scene: Comedian Ernie G brings laughs and inspiration

Scene: Comedian Ernie G brings laughs and inspiration

March 12, 2014

BY KATHERINE GOLARZ, Staff Reporter On Friday Feb. 28, Central hosted comedian Ernie G (full name Ernesto Gritzewksy). According to Central’s website, “he aims to empower students and community...

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Scene: Khambatta Dance Company comes to Central

Scene: Khambatta Dance Company comes to Central

March 12, 2014

BY MARIA HARR, Staff Reporter Seattle-based Khambatta Dance Company will perform two works, “Vice and Virtue” and “Truth and Betrayal,” and hold a dance workshop during their visit to Central. The...

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Scene: Polaroid Stories remixes mythological tales

Scene: Polaroid Stories remixes mythological tales

March 12, 2014

BY SPENCER BAKER, Staff Reporter  Central is in for a shock when “Polaroid Stories” starts its production in the Milo Smith Tower Theatre “It’s not your parents’ play,” Patrick Dizney,...

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