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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 Emma Johnson
Students have emplyment opportunities both on and off campus during summer. Marketing and supply chain major Kate Dustrude and social work major Isaac Saldana are CWU students who will continue working at D&M coffee over the summer.

Lots of summer job opportunities for students

Emma Johnson, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2019

Summertime for some college students means packing up and heading back home to live with their parents for the summer. Others decide to stay in Ellensburg for the summer, when regular school is not in...

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Studying abroad expands student horizons

Studying abroad expands student horizons

Emma Johnson, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2019

Whether it’s studying European history in London, or perfecting the Japanese language in Japan, the CWU Study Abroad and Exchange Program (SAEP) has something for virtually any student. According...

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This spring Girls Night Out had a Luau theme. Participating businesses offered leis and Hawaiian-themed
beverages. The event is put on twice a year to showcase women in the community as well as local businesses.

Girls Night Out highlights women in community

Emma Johnson, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2019

Ladies dressed in floral print and leis walked the streets of Ellensburg as they were getting pampered by the local businesses. The Ellensburg Downtown Association hosted Girls Night Out on Thursday, May...

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Diversity Awards celebrate inclusion

Diversity Awards celebrate inclusion

Emma Johnson, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2019

The fifth annual Diversity Awards were held on Wednesday May 8th at 6:00 p.m. in the SURC Ballroom. The awards were presented by Office of the President and Office of the Vice President. The beginning...

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Living On Campus is not always the best option for first year students

Living On Campus is not always the best option for first year students

Emma Johnson, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2019

Editor's Note 5/13/19: Another, unrelated story was incorrectly posted here 5/9/19. The mismatched story has been removed and the correct story has been inserted in its place. CWU requires students...

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Mentor program impacts local youth

Mentor program impacts local youth

Emma Johnson, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2019

The Youth Services of Kittitas County strives to help the the youth of the Ellensburg community through their youth mentor program, according to Claire Church, executive director of the youth services....

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Members of the CWU Nutrition Science Club plant seedlings for the club’s upcoming plant sale on May 11 and 12. The Nutrition Science Club participates in educa-
tional and outreach events pertaining to nutrition on campus and in the community.

Nutrition Science Club advocates for healthy eating

Emma Johnson, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2019

The CWU Nutrition Science Club is advocating and educating for on-campus nutrition. In addition to putting on events to educate students about basic nutrition, the club has recently attended a conference...

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CWU Rodeo Team competes in college rodeo

CWU Rodeo Team competes in college rodeo

Emma Johnson, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2019

For every sport at CWU, there are home games in which students can come and cheer on their fellow Wildcats. The CWU Rodeo Team is no different. This past weekend, the CWU Rodeo Team held a rodeo at the...

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Members of Funk Club learn about a funk song and phrase of the week, in addition to the social issues that took place during the 1970s and their effect on the music of
the era. The club meets each Wenesday in Black Hall 101 at 5 p.m.

Funk Club teaches about 1970s culture, music

Emma Johnson, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2019

Hippies, bell bottom jeans, the Vietnam War and an era chock full of music. The 1970s was a decade that produced many different styles of music, which some students at CWU are now learning more about....

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The Iron Cat Games started April 1 and will run through May 13. Students will compete in high intensity
exercises for the chance to win prizes.

Iron Cat Games incorporates elements of CrossFit

Emma Johnson, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2019

As CrossFit becomes more and more popular in the fitness realm, CWU is working to incorporate more of those people in the recreation center community and events. “CrossFit is a type of work-out and/or...

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