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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

Pitcher Ryan Arredondo. Photo by Jacob Thompson, Thompson Sports Photos.

CWU Baseball swings into spring season

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter February 9, 2023

The latest talk regarding the baseball team came from the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) preseason coaches poll, where CWU tied for third place with Montana State University- Billings (MSU-...

Isaac Perry. Photo by Jacob Thompson, Thompson Sports Photos

CWU’s dynamic athletic trainer duo

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter February 9, 2023

CWU athletic trainers Isaac Perry and Annie Espinoza share their passion for athletics. Perry, long-time assistant since 2014 appointed head trainer in 2017, and Espinoza, a year removed from her 2022...

Over-the-Topera production returns with a competitive twist

Over-the-Topera production returns with a competitive twist

Zileni Milupi, Staff Reporter February 8, 2023

This year’s Over-the-Topera, Death by Aria edition, was an operatic battle royale to determine whose vocals soared above the concert hall, featured for the first time in the production’s history at...

Speaker Andy (Anderson) Parks. Photo courtesy of CWU

Navigating race with emotional intelligence: seminar sheds light for Black History Month

Jordyn Rossmeisl, Staff Reporter February 8, 2023

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is defined by Milton Kuolt professor of business Anderson Parks as being aware of “who you are at your core, how your emotions are, what you’re feeling, and how those emotions...

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Poll finds CWU students have become desensitized to police brutality

Morgana Carroll, News Editor February 8, 2023

A poll of 85 students taken on campus last week by The Observer showed that the majority of CWU students believe they have become desensitized to seeing news about police brutality. 63 out of 85, or 74.12%,...

CWU police responding to false active shooter threat in 2019. Photo Courtesy of The Observer

Gun violence impacts American students

Megan Rogers, Assistant News Editor February 6, 2023

According to the Mass Shooting Tracker, as of Feb. 6 there have been 69 mass shootings in 2023. These shootings resulted in the death of 116 and the wounding of 262 people. The Mass Shooting Tracker defines...

Matt Poquette handling the ball. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Media

Matt Poquette wins player of the week

Tre Henderson, Staff Reporter February 1, 2023

Matt Poquette, the 6-foot-6-inch senior forward, won men’s basketball Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) player of the week on Jan. 23.  Poquette put up a double-double performance with 17...

Junior catcher Anna Fridell. Photo courtesy of Jacob Thompson

CWU softball prepares to play ball

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter February 1, 2023

With Spring right around the corner, CWU’s softball team has been preparing during the off-season to finally get their time to shine.  Third-baseman Myiah Seaton shared some of what the team has...

A lone Oscar. Photo by Andrew Eccles.

Surprises and snubs from the Oscar nominations

Isaac Hinson, Columnist February 1, 2023

A day often met with feelings of anticipation for fans, confusion for those in the industry who find themselves off the ballots and relief for people like my mother and I, who want to know what movies...

Traditional Chinese dance by Renee Bi.

Year of the rabbit celebrated at Lunar New Year festival

Alahnna Connolly, Staff Reporter February 1, 2023

A Lunar New Year festival featuring Asian cuisine, performances by special guests and booths set up by the Korean Student Association (KSA) livened up Holmes Dining on Jan. 25. This year is the year of...

Our Enviroment Booth.

Kittitas Environmental Education Network Winter Fair back in action for first time since pandemic

Omar Benitez, Staf Reporter January 26, 2023

Groups and organizations ranging from APOYO, Our Environment, CWU’s Zooarchaeology and Anthropology and Biological Science departments, Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group and others lined the Hal...

Patrick Rogers tips away a pass during a game at Tomlinson stadium. Photo by Jacob Thompson / Thompson Sports Photos

Patrick Rogers stacks up the accolades

Charis Jones, Staff Reporter January 26, 2023

CWU football defensive back Patrick Rogers has already been named to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-American First Team Defense, but decided to take it a step further and claim the...

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