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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Table Flowers.

Valentine’s Day Soireé

MJ Rivera, Staff Reporter February 22, 2023

Students of CWU played games, ate brownies and got to know each other at the Valentine’s Day Soireé in the SURC Ballroom on Feb. 14. Freshman graphic design major Zoë Armstrong was playing a cup-pong...

If you want to see what Letterkenny looks like, driving up Dry Creek Road or Lower Green Canyon Road will give you a good idea.

Life Lessons in ‘Letterkenny,’ the Sitcom

Andrew Ulstad, Columnist February 22, 2023

“Letterkenny” is a strange show. It's both horrible and fantastic at the same time, with too much toxicity in one episode, followed by a super soft birthday party in the next and entirely too many...

Jess Jones(left) as Olivia and Megan Walters as Anne sit on a dead body and chat. Photo by Mason Saulsbury.

Song, Dance and Theatre performed by students for Short Works Festival

Alahnna Connolly, Staff Reporter February 22, 2023

Scripts, designs, characters and staging, all completely organized by CWU students, brought the Short Works Festival to life last weekend. The festival was a three-day long event from Feb. 16 -18 and took...

Lucinda Carnell. Photo courtesy of CWU

Dr. Lucinda Carnell to be appointed as interim VP of Diversity and Equity

Morgana Carroll, News Reporter February 22, 2023

It often feels like the word 'belonging' gets thrown around too much, but according to Dr. Lucinda Carnell, she truly wants to help students find a place where they feel they belong and where everyone...

Former dining service employees say training was rushed.

Students raise concerns for lack of dining services training

Megan Rogers, Assistant News Editor February 22, 2023

Student employees in dining services continue to raise concerns about communication and training shortcomings as they have for over a year, as reported by The Observer last winter. Lack of training...

FISH Food Bank to combine operations under one roof with $5 million expansion set for April

FISH Food Bank to combine operations under one roof with $5 million expansion set for April

Omar Benitez, Senior Reporter February 22, 2023

The planned $5 million 6,000 square feet expansion to FISH Food Bank is set to begin construction in April, with plans for completion set for November. According to FISH Food Bank CEO Peggy Morache,...

Metal and wood harmonize in the work of Cozette Philips.

Nature shown through metal and sculpture: Sarah Spurgeon exhibit features Cozette Philips

Joshua Packard and Zileni Milupi February 22, 2023

Behind every artist is a source of inspiration that is reflected in their art, as is the case for Interdisciplinary sculptor and metalsmith Cozette Phillips, whose work not only tells a story, but also...

Zach Matlock warming up. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Photos

Sports and nutritional self-care at CWU

Deacon Tuttle, Staff Reporter February 15, 2023

Whether it’s dunking basketballs into hoops or cookies into milk, CWU athletes know that in the on and offseason they need to be conscious of their nutrition.  Calories, carbohydrates, protein and...

Fresh Check Day reminds us of the importance of mental health

Fresh Check Day reminds us of the importance of mental health

MJ Rivera and Zileni Milupi February 15, 2023

With an abundance of fun games and free pizza, CWU’s annual Fresh Check Day served as a reminder of the importance of mental health and the many resources available for students on campus. This year’s...

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Rihanna at the Super Bowl: an analysis of society’s reaction

Katherine Camarata, Columnist February 15, 2023

Rihanna, legendary pop-R&B icon of the 2010s with a career spanning over a decade, broke her five year hiatus from the stage by performing for the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show. Rihanna had her...

Black History Month recognized by DEC exhibit

Black History Month recognized by DEC exhibit

Alahnna Connolly, Staff Reporter February 15, 2023

The deafening silence of contemplation filled SURC 137 A & B as visitors wandered through time at the Black History Month exhibit from Feb. 8-10. Black History Month has celebrated the contributions...

A rendered image of what the Geo Eco Plant might look like. Courtesy of Scott Carlson

CWU plans to invest in geothermal heating and cooling

Morgana Carroll, News Editor February 15, 2023

A geothermal heating and cooling plant is a part of the governor’s proposed package to fund the construction of a new North Academic Complex. The Geo Eco Plant is a proposed building that will utilize...

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