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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

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Spirit TRC offers healing through horses Photo courtesy of Spirit TRC

Spirit Therapeutic Riding Center offers healing through horses

Megan Rogers, News Editor April 3, 2023

Horses, healing and hope take the reins at Spirit Therapeutic Riding Center (Spirit TRC), located on Sorenson Road in Ellensburg. Spirit TRC was founded by Evelyn Pederson in 2006, after she went through...

Students at the find your voice conference.

CWU alumni return to inspire at Women in Business conference

Zileni Milupi, Staff Reporter March 8, 2023

Words of motivation and tips for success filled the Wellington Event Center during the third annual Find Your Voice conference on March 3, hosted by CWU’s Women in Business Club to kick off Women’s...

Aaron Balagot, Mid-Columbia Fisheries.

Ellensburg volunteer fair showcases various opportunities for students

MJ Rivera, Staff Reporter March 8, 2023

The Pine Street event center was packed with CWU students, community members and over 25 local organizations and nonprofit groups for the Ellensburg Downtown Association’s volunteer fair on March 2.  There...

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The wins and woes of being a successful woman

Morgana Carroll, News Editor March 8, 2023

From Lois Lane of ‘Superman’ fame, to the First Lady of the Black Press Ethel Payne, to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, people love to see a woman winning. But, is this “girlboss culture” reflected in the...

CWDR built a ramp to help a person in the PAS Program. Photo courtesy of Mayra Colazo

Central Washington Disability Resources is creating more accessibility with new PAS Program

Megan Rogers, Assistant News Editor March 8, 2023

Central Washington Disability Resources, (CWDR), is located in Ellensburg and services the disabled members of the community. Within the last month, they created the power, action and system (PAS) program...

Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media

Dominating the diamond: CWU softball’s strong start to the season

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter March 1, 2023

The CWU softball team has started off their season with displays of skill and determination. The ladies opened their season strong, winning their last three games, two of which were against Corban University...

Students at the mardi dance. Photo by Zileni Milupi

Students tear up the dance floor at the Mardi Gras celebration

Zileni Milupi, Staff Reporter March 1, 2023

Electronic dance music filled the SURC Ballroom on Feb. 25 as students hit the dance floor and enjoyed food at the Mardi Gras dance, hosted by Campus Activities. Planning process Law and justice...

The Roberts entertaining the fans at the 2018 Cle Elum Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival in the beautiful Cascade mountains at the old historic mining town of Cle Elum. Photo by Rob Vitti

The Roberts: a whole ‘sum greater than its parts’

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor March 1, 2023

From Santa Fe to Roslyn, from one band to the next, four men sharing one name have come together over four decades to fill ears with sonic delight and get people moving to the rhythms of their sound. The...

Alex pouring beer. Photo by Andrew Ulstad

Showcasing local eats, brews, musicians and businesses at Winterhop Brewfest

Omar Benitez, Senior Reporter March 1, 2023

Locals and travelers alike gathered in the streets of downtown Ellensburg for a taste of local brews at this year's edition of the Winterhop Brewfest on Feb. 25.  This year marked the 19th edition...

Susan Kaspari doing research on Svalbard. 
Photo Courtesy of Susan Kaspari

CWU faculty members share their Fulbright experiences

Megan Rogers, Assistant News Editor March 1, 2023

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program allows faculty members “teach, conduct research and carry out professional projects around the world,” according to the website. On Feb. 10. CWU was named a Fulbright...

Julio Rodriguez signaling the crowd. Photo by Steph Chambers

Mariners Spring Training

Deacon Tuttle, Staff Reporter February 22, 2023

Spring is the season of renewal, but sooner than expected the Seattle Mariners got a taste of that last season with their appearance in the American League Division Series (ALDS). Snapping the infamous...

CWU WBB Seniors. Photo Courtesy of Jacob Thompson, Thompson Sports Media

Lady Wildcats thrive on and off the court

Charis Jones and Tre'Jon Henderson February 22, 2023

CWU women’s basketball has put on a show this season with a 19-6 overall record so far. Their most recent game took place Saturday, Feb. 18 against Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) in Nampa, Idaho...

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