Crystal Clausen – The Observer

Crystal Clausen, Online Editor

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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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June 1, 2022

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Brevin Ross, Photographer
June 1, 2022

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

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

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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May 18, 2022

[Photo] QR + sports = future

Chase Beyer, Columnist
May 18, 2022

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Jacqueline Hixssen, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2022

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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Jacqueline Hixssen, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2022

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May 11, 2022

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Brevin Ross, Photographer
May 4, 2022

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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May 4, 2022

[Photo] I need to graduate. Where are my classes, CWU?

Star Diavolikis, Columnist
October 7, 2021

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April 27, 2022

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Brevin Ross, Photographer
April 27, 2022

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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[Photo] Editorial: University responds to removing copies of The Observer

Star Diavolikis, Editor in Chief
April 20, 2022

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April 20, 2022

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Brevin Ross, Photographer
April 20, 2022

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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April 14, 2022

[Photo] CWU lifts mask mandate

Evan Couch, News Editor
April 14, 2022

[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.

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Brevin Ross, Photographer
April 13, 2022

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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April 6, 2022

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Brevin Ross, Photographer
April 6, 2022

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
March 9, 2022

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March 2, 2022

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
March 2, 2022

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
February 23, 2022

[Photo] Ellensburg Public Library introduces new technology options

Ty Mcphee, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2022

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
February 16, 2022

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February 16, 2022

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February 9, 2022

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
February 9, 2022

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
February 2, 2022

[Photo] CWU ironman challenges student athletes

Ty Mcphee, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2022

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February 2, 2022

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
January 26, 2022

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January 26, 2022

[Photo] University police keep their footing after winter snowstorm

Gavin Johnson, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2022

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January 18, 2022

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Dylan Hanson, Photographer
January 18, 2022

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2022

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January 12, 2022

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2021

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November 30, 2021

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November 18, 2021

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2021

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2021

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November 11, 2021

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November 4, 2021

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2021

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November 3, 2021

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October 29, 2021

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2021

[Photo] We are incapable of being bored

Stephanie Davison, Columnist
October 21, 2021

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October 21, 2021

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2021

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Stephanie Davison, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2021

[Photo] CWU shouldn’t continue in-person instruction

Addie Adkins, Columnist
September 30, 2021