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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Fair Play Alden Ehrenreich and Phoebe Dynevor in 'Fair Play'

New this weekend: ‘Saw X,’ ‘Dumb Money’ and ‘Fair Play’

Isaac Hinson, Columnist
October 9, 2023

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather starts to cool down, I’m able to get out my sweaters and studios begin to release my favorite kinds of movies: Oscar-fare and horror.  This...

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WGA and AMPTP sign new deal, strike ends

Isaac Hinson, Scene Editor
October 5, 2023

  The Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) reached an agreement on a tentative new deal on Sept. 24, ending the 148 day long writers...

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Tessa Hann vs Life University, Photo by Jacob Thompson Thompson Sports Media

Tessa Hann goes to the next level: Joins USA Women’s Rugby

Tre'Jon Henderson, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2023

CWU loose forward Tessa Hann is hitting the field for USA Women’s Rugby. Hann spent four years playing rugby for CWU and has a chance to extend her playing career at the professional level.  “Tessa...

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Editor’s Column: how do we publish The Observer, anyway?

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
February 1, 2023

While some may say it's best not to see how the sausage is made, we at The Observer believe it's your right to see beyond the curtain of secrecy into our behind-the-scenes process. In five simply reductive...

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CWU alumna Meghan Rochelle shares her story. Photo courtesy of Meghan Rochelle

Breaking the Stigma: Sleep Conditions

Katherine Camarata, Lead Editor
November 22, 2022

Sleep is necessary to maintain physical and mental wellness yet many humans experience sleep impairment, with 28% of the U.S. population reporting excessive sleepy feelings throughout the day according...

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Mushrooms have been used by countless cultures to inspire visions.

LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HIGHS

Jampa Dorje, Guest Columnist & Ellensburg Arts Treasure
November 18, 2022

The question of whether all drugs should be legal is a complex one, although it is has often been answered with a yes or no. There are drugs used to cure ailments of the body, insulin for diabetes, antibiotics...

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First Pow Wow in Two Years

Star Diavolikis, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2022

The Yakama Nation had their first pow wow for the first time in two years: the Legends Casino Pow Wow. The pow wow was held from May 27 to May 29, with over 100 dancers performing in their respective...

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