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Samaad Hector driving into paint. (Photo by Jacob Thompson/Thompson Sports Media)

Men’s Basketball Crowned GNAC Champions

Jackson Roberts, Staff Reporter March 10, 2024

The CWU men’s basketball went through a gauntlet in the GNAC conference tournament but were able to come out on top after a hard-fought season. The tournament was held on March 7-9 and for the first...

University Relations deems ethical dilemma involving president “not news”

Isaac Dobmeier and Winnie Killingsworth February 28, 2024

The Observer received an email from David Leder, associate director of Strategic Communications and University Relations, on behalf of University Relations and the President’s Office, on Feb. 21 just...

Here's why the interview with CWU's President triggered an ethical dilemma

Here’s why the interview with CWU’s President triggered an ethical dilemma

Isaac Dobmeier and Winnie Killingsworth February 22, 2024

Last week, The Observer’s cover story discussed an ethical dilemma in which CWU President Jim Wohlpart directly offered an internship to The Observer’s Editor-in-chief (EIC) Isaac Hinson, according...

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Sustainability Cafe rounds out the school year revealing new climate action plan

Ryan Gildersleeve, Staff Reporter May 31, 2023

The new climate action plan, which includes changes to the very foundation of CWU’s campus, was introduced at the sustainability cafe on Tuesday, May 21. The plan includes the intent to reconstruct both...

CWU athlete’s perspective on ‘person first, player second’

Anna Fridell and Isaac Hinson May 31, 2023

  The number on the back of a jersey isn’t the only thing that defines who an athlete is. To be a student-athlete comes with an extra responsibility of balancing multiple identities, according...

Tessa Hann vs Life University, Photo by Jacob Thompson Thompson Sports Media

Tessa Hann goes to the next level: Joins USA Women’s Rugby

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter May 31, 2023

CWU loose forward Tessa Hann is hitting the field for USA Women’s Rugby. Hann spent four years playing rugby for CWU and has a chance to extend her playing career at the professional level.  “Tessa...

Production class, Photo by Andrea Ecklund

Student fashion designs are about to hit the runway in ‘Opulence’

MJ Rivera, Scene Editor May 31, 2023

Student designers in the apparel, textile and merchandising (ATM) program will be showcasing their looks in this year’s fashion show titled “Opulence” on June 3 in the Milo Smith Tower Theater in...

Amelia French on set, Photo by Caleb Cleland

Film students take risks with action for their short film final projects

Morgana Carroll and Zileni Milupi May 31, 2023

Choreographed fighting sequences, arson, explosions and murder are major plot points in a few of the short films that film majors are working on for their final projects of the quarter in Production III....

Amateur drag performers pose in front of a balloon of rainbows after leaving it all on the floor for the audience. Photo by Katherine Camarata

Heels, wigs, leather, hats: CWU’s annual drag shows feature amateurs and professionals to celebrate queer Pride

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor May 30, 2023

High-heeled boots, wigs, crystals, razzmatazz and death drops were on fullest display as the amateur drag show was off to a bang on the SURC west patio on May 29.  The show hosted by Equality through...

Bawa Health Initiative fundraiser held by CWU professor provides healthcare to African village

Bawa Health Initiative fundraiser held by CWU professor provides healthcare to African village

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor May 27, 2023

  Technicolor regalia, cultural dance performances and an African feast awaited over 170 attendees of the annual Bawa Health Initiative (BHI) Fundraiser dinner on May 20 held at a private party...

Jaeda Nelson builds a legacy as CWU’s first Wildcat Pantry coordinator

Jaeda Nelson builds a legacy as CWU’s first Wildcat Pantry coordinator

Zileni Milupi, Assistant Scene Editor May 25, 2023

Inspirational, self-driven, inclusive and a change maker are a few of the words those who work closely with Wildcat Pantry Coordinator Jaeda Nelson used to describe her. As the first person to ever hold...

The decline of local newspapers: How journalism is affected

The decline of local newspapers: How journalism is affected

MJ Rivera and Mykah Koke-Filimaua May 24, 2023

Local newspapers are becoming few and far between. Mike Gallagher worked at Ellensburg’s local newspaper, The Daily Record, for 25 years as a reporter and managing editor. He said journalism is different...

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