The Observer

Charitable groups around town help families in need

Dakota Segura, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2015

As we kickoff the holiday season, many charitable organizations are seeking donations and volunteers to help out people in need. Toys for Tots Nerdcore Toys and Collectibles, located in downtown...

Unleash the extreme at Central

Dakota Segura, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2015

Midterms might be over, but finals will be here in the blink of an eye, and when that time comes, students might be looking for a way to relieve their stress. For those who think meditating or listening...

Fresh cafe squeezes organic

Dakota Segura, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2015

On a busy corner, across the street from Fred Meyer, sits a tiny wooden house surrounded by vines, plants and flowers. The surrounding greenery makes it appear to be straight out of a fairytale. Through...

Lights, camera, action in the Burg

Dakota Segura, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2015

Students and residents may have noticed closed off streets and camera crews hanging around in downtown Ellensburg over the past few weeks. That’s because cast and crew members have been busy working...

Comic works CWU crowd with high-energy humor

Dakota Segura, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2015

Last Saturday night's homecoming entertainment was comedian Iliza Shlesinger, winner of “Last Comic Standing.” She performed for a sold out house in front of several hundred people in the SURC ballroom. Students...

Iliza Shlesinger bringing laughs to Central

Dakota Segura, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2015

As part of this year’s homecoming events, up-and-coming comedian Iliza Shlesinger will be performing at Central on Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. in the SURC ballroom. According to her biography, Shlesinger was...

Ghouls, ghosts, and goblins galore

Dakota Segura, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2015

From haunted houses to pumpkin patches, there are a few upcoming events happening around Ellensburg throughout October for students and the community alike. Boo Central Boo Central is a free annual...

Adopting pets or adopting problems

Dakota Segura, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2015

Pets can be loving companions and a calming presence during stressful experiences or through bouts of homesickness, but they aren’t for everyone. Before rushing out to the local shelter and rescuing...