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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

All content by April Radke
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OPINION: What about you, Pluto?

April Radke, Staff Reporter
July 22, 2015

Now that the New Horizons probe finally got its photo shoot with Pluto, that evasive little rapscallion at the edge of the solar system, people are once again impassioned about this curious little hunk...

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The Confederate flag and other controversial items on campus

The Confederate flag and other controversial items on campus

April Radke, Staff Reporter
July 16, 2015

With the recent debate concerning the Confederate flag on government land—whether it should be permitted in such instances, or be left to private property—one may begin to wonder what kind of impact...

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Fire and heat safety: keeping self and home from harm

April Radke, Staff Writer
July 9, 2015

Summer is in full swing, with temperatures  in the valley soaring above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Students and locals alike are seeking reprieve from the heat and dreading the potential consequences upon...

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Country bar and dance club coming to E’Burg

April Radke, Staff Writer
July 1, 2015

Dust off those old cowboy boots and grab a partner because this summer, country dancing will be back in town. The Blue Rock Saloon, owned by local restaurant entrepreneur Jim Rowe, will specialize in country...

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OPINION: Nerd movies like Avengers aren't made for the nerds anymore

OPINION: Nerd movies like Avengers aren’t made for the nerds anymore

April Radke, Copy Editor
May 13, 2015

Avengers: Age of Ultron just came out, and if you’ve been reading the paper like a good pupil, you know that even more Marvel and DC movies are on the way, to present interesting hurdles and varied...

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