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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Songs for soles: Benefit concert at D&M for gently used shoes

May 15, 2013

By CHLOE RAMBERG, staff reporter One of the first things most kids learn when they are young is how to tie their shoes. For children in Cameroon, Africa, they simply want to be able to call a pair of...

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The illist artists meet at Prosody

May 15, 2013

By MARGAUX MASSEY, staff reporter The fourth stop on Illest Uminati’s Illumination tour is in Ellensburg on May 18.  The tour is to promote his first nationally distributed EP, and the first thing...

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Blue agate stone, only found locally, ranks as the third rarest gem

May 15, 2013

By SAMANTHA MONTERREY, staff reporter Upper Green Canyon and Reecer Creek may not look like the hidden gems that they are, but over 162 acres produce a sparse stone that, according to Forbes, is the...

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Upcoming comedian gets in ‘Yo’ business

May 15, 2013

By ADAM WILSON, staff reporter Michael Yo isn’t the kind of comedian who writes jokes.  Instead, he talks about his life stories—and hippos. “I tell real facts about hippos,” Yo said. ...

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Sexapalooza hits SURC tonight

May 9, 2013

By CONNIE MORGAN, staff reporter   The annual Sexapalooza symposium will take place tonight in the Student Union and Recreation Center, room 137 A and B at 6 P.M. The event is free and is aimed...

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Wildcats welcome parents for Family Weekend

May 8, 2013

By ALYSSA FOLAND, staff reporter Wildcats might be a little less wild this weekend due to some parental guidance. Campus Activities will host a variety of events over the weekend for their annual...

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‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ arrives at the McConnell

May 8, 2013

By MARGAUX MASSEY, staff reporter Starting Friday, the Central Washington University theater program will give seven performances of the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar.” It’s the first...

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Local bakery serves wide variety of homemade goodies for Ellensburg community

May 8, 2013

By CHANET STEVENSON, staff reporter Located on Main Street next to Q Nails, Daily Bread & Mercantile is unlike any other deli in Ellensburg. With short wooden shelves stocked with old-fashioned...

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Feel the love, wear a glove

May 8, 2013

By MARGAUX MASSEY, staff reporter Nothing’s cleaner than a packaged wiener, but unfortunately for broke college students, condoms are expensive. The Central Washington University Wellness Center hopes...

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Community gathers for farmers market

Community gathers for farmers market

May 8, 2013

  By ADAM WILSON, staff reporter Members of the community gathered last weekend to open the annual Kittitas County Farmers Market, a traditional event which takes place every weekend from...

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Tuesday Slideshow

Tuesday Slideshow

May 8, 2013

    Photos by Observer photo staff  

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Subliminal sound

May 2, 2013

By MARGAUX MASSEY, staff reporter With a self-proclaimed “white-boy reggae/acoustic groove,” the Moses Lake-based band, Dimestore Profits, will be performing at Prosody on May 3. “We have...

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