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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

Asia Long

Asia Long

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Music Authenticity in AI: Can generated music be art?

Asia Long, Columnist
November 13, 2025

As I’m sure many of you know, the surge of AI content lately has been insane. AI advertisements, AI art and even AI instagram videos have popped up everywhere. It seems as though AI is the new fad in...

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Off To The Races: What I think Lana Del Rey’s new album will sound like

Asia Long, Columnist
October 30, 2025

Lana Del Rey is a pretty popular name these days. To some, she is considered a generational talent, her impact stretching far past just her generation, but the younger minded as well. Lana Del Rey is the...

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Wellington’s Wildfire: Students vibe together

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2025

Students came together for a special wildfire-themed community event created to bring people together in a calm and fun environment. This event featured food trucks, live music and a warm fire pit that...

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The calm before the storm at the Encanto Sing-Along in the SURC theater.

Let’s Talk About Bruno: Students Come Together To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With A Sing-Along

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2025

The theater is quiet. The upbeat music blaring from through the speakers. People tap and hum along as the song “The Family Madrigal” plays. One person even waved their arms in response to the music...

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Students Weigh In: What The Library Has To Offer

Students Weigh In: What The Library Has To Offer

Asia Long, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2025

James E. Brooks Library is a place of comfort for students eager to engage in intellectual study and learning with one another. With places like the Fishbowl, the learning commons and the wildcat pantry,...

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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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