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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

All content by Grey Caoili
The Giving Tree is laden with cards detailing gift requests for boys and girls.

Giving Tree provides for those in need

Grey Caoili, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018

Throughout the month of November, students, staff and community members alike have been encouraged to participate in the 21st annual “Giving Tree” event put on by CWU’s Center for Leadership and...

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Annual Friendsgiving at the Bistro

Annual Friendsgiving at the Bistro

Grey Caoili, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2018

Campus Activities is starting off the time to be thankful with its second annual Friendsgiving. The event is open to all students and will include a game of trivia based off the TV sitcom “Friends”...

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Ryan Oehmen interviews Kaitlin Crook for a podcast in the Samuelson recording studios.

Podcasts provide engaging alternative to music for listeners

Grey Caoili, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2018

Listening to the same songs on the radio can get old after awhile and pod- casts are an alternative to a music and can be found on many different plat- forms, and about a wide range of topics. Created...

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Matthew Akre, AKA Tiffany Blue, as Venus performing the opening act of Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Students shadowcast “Rocky Horror”

Grey Caoili, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2018

Students took the stage and performed the comedic science-fiction horror musical “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in it’s third annual performance. The event took place Last Friday, Oct. 26 in...

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Vinman's Bakery has acquired the small kiosk on the corner of University and Walnut. The kiosk used to house a small coffee operation before being turned into a shaved ice stand.

Vinman’s Bakery expands location

Grey Caoili, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018

It’s the start of the work week after a long weekend your craving sweets before class, have no fear Vinman’s has you covered. Located just south of campus on the corner of East University Way and North...

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Sexual assault reports rising at CWU

Cassandra Hays and Grey Caoili
October 18, 2018

The number of reported sexual assaults at CWU has more than doubled between 2016 and 2017. According to campus police, there were 25 reported rape offenses in 2017.  There were 13 rape offenses in...

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