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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

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The different trends of beards

The different trends of beards

Alexandra Proctor, Staff Reporter
May 27, 2015
Few humans can resist the power of a well-manicured beard. Though this may not be a scientific fact, as data is still being collected, there certainly has been an influx of trends currently surrounding beards.
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Outdoor activities students should consider this summer

Outdoor activities students should consider this summer

Alexandra Proctor, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2015

Lovin’ summer, having a blast With summer quickly approaching, many students are looking for some summer fun around Ellensburg. Although Ellensburg doesn’t have a mall or water park yet, there are...

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Third annual Burgstock to feature Ellensburg bands this Saturday, May 16

Alexandra Proctor, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2015

The Battle of Burgstock III bands submitted to compete, seven were selected as finalists and, now they will face off in an epic showdown. The seven finalists will be at Cornerstone Pie on Saturday,...

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Holocaust survivor Edith Eger comes to Central

Alexandra Proctor, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2015

In 1944, Hungarian-born Edith Eger and her family were forced onto a train headed to the infamous Auschwitz. Her mother and father were sent to the left, while Eger and her sister were sent to the right....

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Ayron Jones and The Way performed live in Central's Student Union building

Ayron Jones and The Way performed live in Central’s Student Union building

Alexandra Proctor, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2015
A little bit of Jimi Hendrix, a little bit of rock and a little bit of blues is what Ayron Jones and The Way is all about. The three-piece group delivered a soulful performance in Central's SURC Pit on Friday, April 24.
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League of Legends brings back 2014's April Fools' mode for one week

League of Legends brings back 2014’s April Fools’ mode for one week

Alexandra Proctor, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2015
April Fools’ Day is a time of pranks and laughs, but Riot Games is no longer laughing. Riot, the creator of League of Legends, released a new game mode called Ultra Rapid Fire (URF) as a joke on April 1, 2014. The joke backfired when people demanded the game mode remain permanently available.
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