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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 Cody Nilsen

OPINION: Who has time to study with tuition like this?

Cody Nilsen, Social Media Manager
April 14, 2016

When it comes to the cost of higher education I don’t understand why anyone would be against it being less expensive or paid for. I have seen posts on Facebook of articles and from individuals I knew...

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OPINION: The deal on taking Adderall

Cody Nilsen, Social Media Coordinator
March 3, 2016

Do I think taking Adderall is good or bad? Adderall has become one of those things where either you think it’s helpful or a plague. The truth is that there are both good and bad things about taking...

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Visitors from Richland, Washington, Ronnie (left) and Jodi (right) Dawson enjoy a sampler at Iron Horse brewery.

Food and Brews on tap at Iron Horse

Cody Nilsen, Social Media Coordinator
January 23, 2016

After 11 years of serving customers their signature brews, the Iron Horse Brewery Pub is looking to start giving their customers a food menu alongside their beer list. With no confirmed date, the pub...

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Ringing in the New Year with resolutions

Ringing in the New Year with resolutions

Cody Nilsen, Social Media Coordinator
January 14, 2016

The phrase “new year, new you” is usually heard when people talk about New Year’s resolutions. Several students at Central have made resolutions for 2016 and hope to stick to them. Statisticbrain.com,...

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Twas' the night before Christmas

Twas’ the night before Christmas

Cody Nilsen, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2015

According to Professor Michael Smith, “Twas’ the Night Before Christmas” is a holiday play that the whole family can enjoy. Smith said it’s not your average play. “Twas’ the Night Before...

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Re-enslaved

Cody Nilsen, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2015

Slavery and mass incarceration are issues that stretch through many generations and on Nov. 12, Central will be showing the documentary “Slavery By Another Name” based off the novel by Douglas A. Blackmon,...

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New band director adds strings

Cody Nilsen, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2015

After 30 years, the Central marching band is getting a major overhaul with a new director, Lewis Norfleet. New additions include a string section, a new sound system and a whole lot more movement....

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Asylum prepares to drop bass

Asylum prepares to drop bass

Cody Nilsen, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2015

With Halloween around the corner, it’s time for costume parties, dancing and some good ol’ spooky tunes. It’s not a bad idea to grab a costume ahead of time, especially for the upcoming Asylum...

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Top five free shows on Hulu

Top five free shows on Hulu

Cody Nilsen, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2015

The fall TV lineup is here. Hit shows like Empire and How to Get Away with Murder are off to an explosive start, the laughs are rolling in with Modern Family and shows like Blind Spot and Quantico...

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Pipes bring pop to Central

Cody Nilsen, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2015

Another school year has begun at Central and there is no time to waste for the members of the symphony orchestra.   On Oct. 11, Central’s orchestra will be collaborating with Carlos Núñez, a multi-instrumentalist...

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