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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

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Long Live the King

Long Live the King

April Porter, Scene Reporter
June 1, 2017

April Porter Hailing from the Kingdom of An Tir, Knight Deagar Fairhair suits up for fighter practice. He places thick pads on his knees, shoulders and elbows followed, by a red cloak and armor made of...

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A Native American tradition

A Native American tradition

April Porter, Online Editor
May 19, 2017

The CWU Friendship Gathering and Pow Wow will bring Native American culture to the CWU campus so students and community members can learn about local tribes. “People need to know natives are still...

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International Field Day  cancelled for now

International Field Day cancelled for now

April Porter, Scene Reporter
May 1, 2017

International Field Day was scheduled to be an event where international students and American students could bond over activities and games. Unfortunately, the field day was canceled due to the lack of...

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Don't "waste" your time

Don’t “waste” your time

April Porter, Scene Reporter
April 20, 2017

Earth Day is about taking one day out of the year in celebration of our planet; doing what we can to care for our planet and keep it healthy. The day before Earth Day, April 21, the Center for Leadership...

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A stellar exhibit

A stellar exhibit

April Porter, Scene Reporter
April 13, 2017

Xander Fu Long translucent cloth decorated with pieces of the galaxy stretch from the ceiling to the floor in the CWU Museum of Culture and Environment. Behind the sheets, pictures of the Helix Nebula,...

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Terrence B. Siggers at an open forum on Feb. 13. Siggers is one of the four candidates applying to be The 'Burg's general manager.

‘A passion for radio’

April Porter, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2017

CWU administration will soon select one of four candidates applying for the general manager of CWU’s radio station, 88.1 The ‘Burg. It’s been about two years since CWU has interviewed for the...

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CWU students filled duffel bags with stuffed animals and blankets for local foster children.

Duffels make a difference

April Porter, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2017

Thirty cases were filled with blankets, stuffed animals and hygiene products on Jan. 12 to be given to the local Kittitas County Social Services. When children are taken from their homes, the bags are...

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New programs for new parents

New programs for new parents

April Porter, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2017

The CWU Family Resource Center has created two programs that offer various resources  and assistance for new parents. The Incredible Years and Mother2Mother parenting groups began on Jan. 10 and Jan....

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Sex in the CWU

April Porter, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2016

The presentation started late as Peggy Orenstein rushed back into the room. She made it up to the podium and explained how she wanted to be honest with us, remarking, “I forgot my notes.” The light-hearted...

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The life of a Yakima commuter

April Porter, Staff Writer
November 10, 2016

An 8 a.m. class means a 6 a.m. alarm. I leave my apartment an hour ahead of time to leave for CWU. “Why?” You ask. Because I live in Yakima and drive 45 minutes to school and 45 minutes back five...

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CWU shakes things up in Chile

April Porter, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2016

Professors Lisa Ely and Breanyn MacInnes are heading to Chile again in January 2017. Ely has previously been to Chile to study past earthquakes and tsunamis as a grant- funded exploration. Thise grant,...

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