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The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Crystal Clausen

Crystal Clausen, Online Editor

Online Editor – Spring 2022

Online Editor – Winter 2022

Online Editor – Fall 2021

Assistant Online Editor – Spring 2021

All content by Crystal Clausen
Senior Goodbyes: It’s been a great four years. Thank you, CWU!

Senior Goodbyes: It’s been a great four years. Thank you, CWU!

Crystal Clausen, Online Editor
June 1, 2022

As a business major who doesn’t like writing, you may ask yourself “What is she doing in The Observer?” Well, to tell you the truth, I asked myself that question a lot my first quarter on staff....

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Edith and Ethel

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June 1, 2022

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Brevin Ross, Photographer
June 1, 2022

Q&A with Evelyn Roehn

Q&A with Evelyn Roehn

Crystal Clausen, Online Editor
June 1, 2022

Meet Evelyn Roehn, a third year student at CWU double majoring in political science and law and justice. She is also completing an Arts and Science certificate in the William O. Douglas Honors College....

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Q&A with Cobrahawk

Q&A with Cobrahawk

Crystal Clausen, Online Editor
May 26, 2022

Meet Cobrahawk, a rock & roll band known for driving guitar riffs, pounding drums, matched with raw, powerful vocal melodies. The headline act for the 2022 CWU Student Appreciation Day event Wild Fest...

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Q&A with DedElectric

Q&A with DedElectric

Crystal Clausen, Online Editor
May 26, 2022

Meet Dedelectric, the opening band for the 2022 CWU Student Appreciation Day event Wild Fest. The band is comprised of Joe Marzullo on guitar, Daymon Fritz on vocals, Graeme W. Smith on bass, and Ben Frates...

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Edith and Ethel

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May 18, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Jacqueline Hixssen, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2022

Courtesy of Cathy Mae Dutong

Q&A with Cathy Mae Dutong

Crystal Clausen, Online Editor
May 18, 2022

Meet Cathy Mae Dutong, a junior majoring in Business Administration specializing in Marketing Management and minoring in Digital Marketing and Accounting. Last month, CWU hosted the annual Student Employee...

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Wildcat Words

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Jacqueline Hixssen, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2022

Edith and Ethel

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May 11, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Brevin Ross, Photographer
May 4, 2022

Courtesy of Dr. Yerin Kim

Q&A with Dr. Yerin Kim

Crystal Clausen and Emily LaFave
May 4, 2022

Meet Yerin Kim, an assistant professor of Music Piano and director of Keyboard Studies. She has two bachelor degrees in Piano Performance and Physcology, a masters of Music and a doctorate of Musical Arts....

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Edith and Ethel

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May 4, 2022

Edith and Ethel

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April 27, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Brevin Ross, Photographer
April 27, 2022

Courtesy of Jaeda Nelson

Q&A with Jaeda Nelson

Crystal Clausen, Online Editor
April 27, 2022

Meet Jaeda Nelson, a first-generation college student majoring in Business Administration, with a specialization in Leadership and Management. She has worked at the Diversity and Equity Center for two...

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Edith and Ethel

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April 20, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Brevin Ross, Photographer
April 20, 2022

Courtesy of Dr. Rajendran

Q&A with Dr. Sathyanarayanan Rajendran

Crystal Clausen, Online Editor
April 20, 2022

Sathyanarayanan “Sathy” Rajendran has been named the new dean of Central Washington University’s College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS). Rajendran has a BS, MS, and PhD in civil engineering,...

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Edith and Ethel

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April 14, 2022

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[Photo] CWU lifts mask mandate

Evan Couch, News Editor
April 14, 2022

The shelf stands empty after the College of Business Dean and Associate Dean recycled copies of the paper on preview day.

[Photo] Editorial: Censorship is alive and well

Star Diavolikis, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2022

The shelf stands empty after the College of Business Dean and Associate Dean recycled copies of the paper on preview day.

Wildcat Words

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Brevin Ross, Photographer
April 13, 2022

Courtesy of Katie Parks

Q&A with Katie Parks

Crystal Clausen and Emily LaFave
April 13, 2022

Meet Katie Parks, the Health Promotion Coordinator for Violence Prevention and Response at the Wellness Center. She received her B.S. in Psychology and Women & Gender Studies from Central Michigan...

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Edith and Ethel

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April 6, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Brevin Ross, Photographer
April 6, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
March 9, 2022

Edith and Ethel

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March 2, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
March 2, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
February 23, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
February 16, 2022

Edith and Ethel

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February 16, 2022

Edith and Ethel

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February 9, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
February 9, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
February 2, 2022

Edith & Ethel

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February 2, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
January 26, 2022

Edith and Ethel

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January 26, 2022

Edith and Ethel

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January 18, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
January 18, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2022

Edith and Ethel

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January 12, 2022

Wildcat Words

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2021

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November 30, 2021

Edith and Ethel

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November 18, 2021

Wildcat Words

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2021

Wildcat Words

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2021

Edith and Ethel

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November 11, 2021

Edith and Ethel

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November 4, 2021

Wildcat Words

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2021

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November 3, 2021

Wildcat Words (1)

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October 29, 2021

Wildcat Words

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2021

Edith and Ethel

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October 21, 2021

Wildcat Words

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2021

Wildcat Words

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2021