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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

Ruben Cardenas, Tiffany Smith, Maria Lytle, Nenay Norawong, Veratta Pegram-Floyd (From left to right)

Break the Stigma: BIPOC mental health panel

Katherine Camarata, Senior Reporter February 2, 2022

The stigma tied to mental health is a limitation many CWU faculty members make passionate efforts to reduce, and panelists moved one step closer to this goal last week.  Five CWU faculty members sat...

Adam Grabowski provides comic relief

Adam Grabowski provides comic relief

Joshua Kornfeld, Staff Reporter February 2, 2022

Laughter rang out through the SURC Ballroom as comedian Adam Grabowski performed live at CWU on Saturday, Jan. 29. According to Grabowski’s website, his work specializes in socially conscious comedy....

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Peanut butter and chocolate is the best food combination ever created

Tapanga Krause, Columnist February 2, 2022

Of all the different food combinations, peanut butter with chocolate is the clear winner. From Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to chocolate chip peanut butter cookies and Nutty Buddies, it’s the right amount...

Jury trials suspended due to COVID surge

Jury trials suspended due to COVID surge

Gavin Johnson, Staff Reporter January 26, 2022

Jury trials in the Kittitas County Lower District Courts have been suspended until Jan. 31 due to a spike in coronavirus cases and wanting to “push the curve down,” according to a press release from...

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CWU Recreation Center hosting its own Squid Game for CWUp Late week

Ty Mcphee, Staff Reporter January 26, 2022

The Netflix show Squid Game is coming to the Recreation center as part of CWUp Late week. The game will span two days, Tuesday Feb 1. and Thursday Feb 3.  The first night of games will feature Red...

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Accessibility Studies Club raises awareness for accessibility bill

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter January 26, 2022

The Accessibility Studies Club (ASC) is working to raise awareness for the Healthcare Accessibility Bill that was passed last year. ASC president Amanda Hopkins says that the bill was brought to their...

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Students struggle in isolation on campus

Joshua Kornfeld, Staff Reporter January 26, 2022

Daniel Walters spent the majority of his first few days back on campus in his dorm waiting to receive his COVID-19 test. After receiving a positive test result from the walk-in testing clinic offered at...

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January Recreation Center attendance rises as students set New Year’s resolutions

Evan Couch, Staff Reporter January 26, 2022

The winter quarter brought new students to the Recreation Center who are looking to better their fitness, as well as regulars, who are seeking to achieve their New Year's resolutions.  Senior Krystal...

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Wildcats’ triple win after return to Nicholson Pavilion

Jared Galanti, Sports Editor January 26, 2022

The CWU men’s and women’s basketball teams returned to Nicholson Pavilion and won three straight games combined this past weekend, after having to postpone home games earlier in the month due to COVID-19...

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CWU thrower continues to impress

Jake Hassebrock, Staff Reporter January 26, 2022

Senior CWU track athlete Meagan Smallbeck was recently recognized as female track athlete of the week by the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC), marking the second time this season she has received...

Music faculty member targeted by prejudice Ongoing investigation seeks answers

Music faculty member targeted by prejudice Ongoing investigation seeks answers

Katherine Camarata, Senior Reporter January 26, 2022

Racist, homophobic and sexually explicit materials were distributed to music faculty and student areas of McIntyre Hall over winter break, according to an email sent out to the music department on Jan....

Christian preacher sparks discussion at CWU

Christian preacher sparks discussion at CWU

Katherine Camarata, Senior Reporter January 26, 2022

Christian street preacher Anders Clark from the Memorial Bible Church in Yakima debated students outside the SURC on Jan. 18, spreading the words of Jesus to anybody who would listen. At any given time,...

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