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The Observer

Gunner Stuns

Gunner Stuns, Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter – Spring 2024

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To those who come after: a word of advice

Gunner Stuns, Columnist
June 4, 2026

You’re probably thinking, “What makes this guy qualified to give advice and who cares what he’s got to say?” And yeah, I get it. I wouldn’t exactly call myself wise either, but just hear me out....

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CWU among national universities impacted by hack

Gunner Stuns, News Editor
May 10, 2026

CWU was among nearly 9,000 schools worldwide whose potentially leaked data was returned by Instructure, service provider to Canvas, on May 12. This comes following a cyber attack last Thursday on Instructure...

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New Measles cases confirmed in Kittitas County

Gunner Stuns, News Editor
April 14, 2026

Three more individuals tested positive for measles in Kittitas County, according to an April 13 press release from the Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD).  KCPHD said they are “working...

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CWU moves on from measles

Gunner Stuns, Copy-Editor
February 26, 2026

Following a confirmed case of measles on CWU campus last month, the Kittitas County Health Department (KCPHD) issued a release stating that while no other cases have been reported, they will continue to...

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Dinner For Tomorrow

Gunner Stuns, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2026

Your every step gets slower, eyes drooping, energy sapped and an empty pit is forming where your stomach once was. That’s right. You’re starving. Well, you’re in luck, at least, according to Dean...

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U.S. Strikes Venezuela: Why and What Next?

Gunner Stuns, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2026

Disclaimer: The events surrounding this story are ongoing and may be outdated by the time of reading. U.S. forces struck sites across the Venezuelan capital Caracas and captured the country’s president,...

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Charles Johnson: From Senate to President

Gunner Stuns, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2024

The path to leadership can come in many forms, whether honed through multiple experiences or just out of a call to serve the community. For Charles Johnson, a junior in the business administration major...

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Malik Cantu Goes For Round Two

Gunner Stuns, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2024

For a year now, Malik Cantu has served as the ASCWU President here on the CWU campus. Now that elections are coming back around, Cantu chose to run for their position once again, but for what reasons?...

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The Show’s all yours

Gunner Stuns, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2024

As you make your way up the aisle and to the stage, each footstep feels like your shoes are filled with lead. Heart thumping in your chest, you turn to face your adoring crowd, each of their faces alight...

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