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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

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ASA highlights African weddings for annual African Night

Quincy Taylor, Staff Reporter May 17, 2023

African Night showcased cultural foods and dances to display what a traditional African wedding can look like in the SURC Ballroom on May 13. The event, staged like a big wedding, was put on by CWU ASA...

Purple lilacs, a pink tulip and light pink carnations in a glass vase against a floral tile backsplash. Photo by Brittany Cinderella

Spring flowers and plants are great for your mental health

Brittany Cinderella, Columnist May 17, 2023

As the snow has finally melted, pops of color begin to sprout out of the grass. Spring is here. I’ve always thought I was a winter person until spring came around. My mom and I planted a ton of flower...

Tips from the City of Ellensburg in case of flooding

Tips from the City of Ellensburg in case of flooding

Anna Fridell, Staff Reporter May 17, 2023

Flooding in Ellensburg was reported on May 2 for roughly a week due to a quick turnaround of warm temperatures and rapid snow melt from Naneum Canyon in Kittitas County, according to Public Information...

International day against homo/bi/transphobia poster. Image courtesy of Jess Eavenson, Q*Fam

EQuAL, Q*Fam and Kittitas Pride kick off Pride month celebrations

Beau Sansom, Staff Reporter May 17, 2023

“Pride means a bunch of different things to a bunch of different people,” Equality through Queers and Allies (EQuAl) Vice President Jessica Berkey (she/he) said. “Pride to me is being happy with...

CWU Archivists and students search Washington land deeds for racial covenants

CWU Archivists and students search Washington land deeds for racial covenants

Morgana Carroll, News Editor May 17, 2023

The Ellensburg Archive Center holds over 26,000 cubic feet of documents in their storage, and a group of researchers has taken it upon themselves to sift through them with a goal in mind.  Assistant...

CWU Police car Photo Courtesy of Samantha Cabeza

Mental health training required for law enforcement

Megan Rogers, News Editor May 17, 2023

The Ellensburg Police Department (EPD) has seen an increase in calls related to mental health issues from 2015-2022, according to the Daily Record.  According to the Daily Record, “In 2015, EPD reported...

Breaking News: Ellensburg School District experiences lockdown after warning of “imminent threat”

Breaking News: Ellensburg School District experiences lockdown after warning of “imminent threat”

Morgana Carroll and Katherine Camarata May 10, 2023

Ellensburg High School (EHS) Principal Beau Snow made an email announcement to students and parents that there was a lockdown in process on May 10 at 1:03 p.m. This was announced after KitCom, a civilian...

Dr. Tarver (far left) and Dr. Wheeler (far right) with performers and audience members

CWU’s first-ever Black history and culture musical event celebrates “the bedrock of American music”

Zileni Milupi, Senior Reporter May 10, 2023

Drill step, thought-provoking poetry and soaring operatic vocals were a few of the many highlights of CWU’s first ever Black history and culture musical celebration, held in McIntyre Recital Hall...

Sagapolu beating the defense. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media

Keia Mae the CWU Superstar Rugby Queen

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter May 10, 2023

Communication major Keia Mae Sagapolu is a four-year letterman who has built quite the resume for the Wildcats. On May 9, Sagapolu was awarded the MA Sorensen award, and was recently selected in March...

Police cars on campus, photo via University Police and Public Safety

Coalition of student representatives asks for less police presence on campus

Morgana Carroll, News Editor May 3, 2023

A group of representatives from student organizations gathered as a coalition April 17 with members of the ASCWU Board of Directors in the SURC ballroom to discuss having more student voice and choice...

Kylie Copeland (L) and Hannah Roswell (R) on their way downtown. Photo by MJ Rivera

Girl power at Girls Night Out: Highlighting women-owned businesses and togetherness

MJ Rivera and Zileni Milupi May 3, 2023

A warm breeze blew through the downtown streets of Ellensburg as local businesses filled with people participating in the girls night out event. The event took place on April 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown...

Air Force Band of the Golden West strikes a chord with CWU students

Air Force Band of the Golden West strikes a chord with CWU students

Mykah Koke-Filimaua, Staff Reporter May 3, 2023

The crisp notes of brass instruments, the thump of percussion and the soaring melodies of woodwinds filled the air as the Air Force Band of the Golden West performed at CWU.  The renowned ensemble,...

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