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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

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Women’s History Month: The fight for equality isn’t over

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2025

As many women took to the mic to share their goals, aspirations and dreams in honor of Women's History Month, the audience gave their full undivided attention, clapping loudly after each speaker gave powerful...

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Dracula, a Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really: When Dracula Meets Revenge

Dracula, a Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really: When Dracula Meets Revenge

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2025

The curtains slowly opened and there stood the cast of “Dracula, A feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really.” The crowd cheered and clapped as the lights dimmed and the actors got into place. On Mar. 2, the...

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2019 CWU Mariachi Club members before performing in Yakima.

Mariachi music and dance: CWU hosts a “love” filled concert

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2025

As the performers walked in, the crowd cheered loudly in excitement. Violins played and singers sang. Dancers danced and trumpets blared. The spirit of the Mariachi was alive, and there were many viewers...

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Karaoke Unplugged: What Happens Behind The Mic

Karaoke Unplugged: What Happens Behind The Mic

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2025

Karaoke Night was hosted at the Village Grill on Feb. 12th. The event was filled with chatter and singing, brave students taking the mic and singing their hearts out to their favorite songs with the crowd...

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Open Mic Nights: Where The Magic Happens

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2025

Open Mic Nights are a regular source of entertainment for students at Central, producing a platform for participants to showcase their creativity and explore self-expression. The most recent one took place...

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Karaoke: Why its so fun

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2025

Karaoke has become one of the most enjoyed forms of entertainment all over the world, allowing for people to participate in countless laughter and singing. This activity merges music, singing, performance...

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Erasing History: The Dangers of Banning Books

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2025

Recently, Central held an event in Brooks Library hosted by the Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series that explored the subject of banning books in depth. The banning of books has been around for as long...

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Double the films, double the fun

Double the films, double the fun

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2025

CWU has a variety of activities for students to spend their time, many of them being recurring events. One of these events is ‘Double Feature Friday’ where they show two films with the first starting...

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