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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

Gabriel Lizama, Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter – Spring 2020

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Change your perception to achieve progression

Change your perception to achieve progression

Gabriel Lizama, Columnist
June 3, 2020

I remember moving to CWU as a freshman, graduating high school with honors, earning different accolades and having a strict plan for success that I knew would always work. Was I right? Definitely not!...

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No commencement, no problem

No commencement, no problem

Gabriel Lizama, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2020

Since students can no longer walk for graduation, some are celebrating at home in different ways.  Bradyn Kelly, a senior majoring in law and justice, is holding a commencement ceremony at home. In...

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Career fair held virtually this year

Career fair held virtually this year

Gabriel Lizama, Staff Reporter
May 28, 2020

Kristen Paton, the Career Services event coordinator, is the driving force behind the spring virtual career fair. Paton has experienced running the career fair for two years. However, this year took...

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The Farmers Market looks different this year

The Farmers Market looks different this year

Gabriel Lizama, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2020

The Ellensburg Farmers Market will open May 23 with new safety precautions.  In recent years, the Farmers Market has been an attraction for social gathering and creating memories. However, this year...

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Grubbing in the ‘Burg

Gabriel Lizama, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2020

Being stuck at home may not have been what students expected this spring, and as a result it has led to changes in eating habits. Although eating habits and regiments have changed, some people are taking...

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Students balance sleep and school

Students balance sleep and school

Gabriel Lizama, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2020

Students are in the fourth week of classes and are adapting to the online environment. With no in-person office hours or classes to show up to on campus, students are forced into developing new sleeping...

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Mathematics department hosts Kryptos decoding competition

Mathematics department hosts Kryptos decoding competition

Gabriel Lizama, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2020

This year’s 10th annual Kryptos competition recognizes four students, Michael Klapper, Tyler Bunnell, Kyle Brown and Dustin Hayes for their code making and breaking abilities. Of the 116 participants,...

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Let’s chat on Netflix!

Let’s chat on Netflix!

Gabriel Lizama, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2020

With the stay-at-home order in place and classes completely virtual, students can still participate in Monday Movie Madness through Netflix Party. Netflix Party allows people to chat while watching a Netflix...

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