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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

CWU basketball welcomes Gary Payton back to PNW with beating

CWU basketball welcomes Gary Payton back to PNW with beating

Jared Galanti, Sports Editor November 4, 2021

The CWU men’s basketball team hosted Lincoln University Friday Oct. 29 for their first exhibition game of the season. However, this was no ordinary exhibition game as Lincoln’s head coach is none other...

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Athletes choose against college athletics

Jamie Bass, Staff Reporter November 4, 2021

Many high school athletes make the decision to not continue playing sports in college. There can be many reasons behind choosing to end an athletic career, and there are many students at CWU who have made...

DEC to host Día de los Muertos event

Kimberly Lariviere, Contributor November 4, 2021

A vibrancy of colors including beautiful oranges and yellows are what you will see along with brightly colored complex table set ups. There will be a craft section with sugar skulls for decoration, hand...

(Left to right) Emily Hansen (Columbia), Reese Sigman (Magenta), Libby Williams*(Frank nFurter), Shawn Mulligan (Riff Raff)*Libby Williams works as Scene Editor for The Observer.

‘Rocky Horror’ returns to CWU

Katlyn White, Copy Desk Staff November 4, 2021

The theater darkens as the audience chants “lips, lips, lips” repeatedly. A person in a corset and knee-high stockings sashays out as red lips appear on the screen and the crowd shouts “Thank you!” The...

Health Science building concept sketch

$60 million building set to open in January 2022

Katherine Camarata, Staff Reporter November 4, 2021

CWU’s latest construction project is drawing to a close this winter as the Health Sciences program prepares to inhabit its new home.  The Health Sciences building will be three stories tall, house...

Tech CEO Delivers AI Lecture

Tech CEO Delivers AI Lecture

Stephen Martin, Staff Reporter November 4, 2021

CEO of Know Labs Phil Bosua delivered the final lecture of a series titled, “AI: The Future is Now,” supported by the Douglas Honors College. Held in-person at Heebler Hall on Oct. 27, the lecture...

Netflix and Walmart partnered in offering Squid Game merchandise, contrasting with the shows meaning.

“Squid Game” has become what it criticizes

Joseph Stanger, Columnist November 4, 2021

*Light spoilers for the show* If you haven’t already seen it, you’re probably sick of hearing about it. “Squid Game” is a Korean drama series and the latest pop-culture craze to come out of...

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Disney helped shape our childhoods

Kate Caviezel, Columnist November 4, 2021

Disney movies teach some of the most important life lessons. I grew up watching almost every Disney movie and never realized all the hidden concepts until I was a little older. From the classics to newer...

Failed transformer leaves psychology building empty until late November

Failed transformer leaves psychology building empty until late November

Katherine Camarata, Staff Reporter November 4, 2021

The transformer in the basement of the psychology building had an unexpected failure before the beginning of fall quarter, leaving the building without electrical service and students without a classroom. “There...

Looking for jobs? CWU holds Career Services Job Fair

Looking for jobs? CWU holds Career Services Job Fair

Chuck Dickson, Staff Reporter November 4, 2021

CWU held a job fair for their students on Oct. 28, with multiple businesses and organizations in attendance coming out for the event to allow students to reach out and make connections. Businesses that...

Donte Hamilton in high school football at KAMIAK HS

Donte Hamilton: Continuing the legacy of #44

Leah Shepherd, Staff Reporter November 4, 2021

Being #44 is a tradition given to a defensive player who represents the football team well and carries the core values of the team.  Graduate student Donte Hamilton was chosen as #44 for many reasons,...

Lines in Central Marketplace can often be seen wrapping around the entrance.

Understaffing at dining services causes problems

Laynie Erickson and Libby Williams October 28, 2021

    If you’ve walked through the SURC Dining area since fall quarter began, you’ve probably heard rumblings of discontent about Dining Services.  Students who rely on dining services for all...

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