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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

Harleen Kaur, Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter – Winter 2020

All content by Harleen Kaur
Teagan Kimbro

‘Yes, I am fat’

Harleen Kaur, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2020

As she stared at herself in the mirror, she was ashamed and disgusted. The person looking back at her was not who she was in love with. It all started when the boys would verbally abuse her and call...

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Teagan Kimbro

Following in the footsteps of strong women

Harleen Kaur, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2020

A woman can be a mother, a wife, a student and a boss. She can be anything she wants to be. March 8 was International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate women and their stories. At CWU there are women in...

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Riel Hanson

Disappearing into a world of virtual reality

Harleen Kaur, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2020

One student was on a mission to save the galaxy from being destroyed. Another student was fighting off evil advanced robots and machines who were after their life. Virtual reality is a whole new world,...

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Teagan Kimbro

Racism still impacts students in 2020

Harleen Kaur, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2020

It’s a cold fall night in Washington state and the high school stadium is packed with a large crowd. The night lights turn on and the cheerleaders grab their pom poms to cheer for their star football...

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Teagan Kimbro

College isn’t the only option

Harleen Kaur, Columnist
February 13, 2020

College is a waste of time and money. A college degree does not guarantee employment nor does it prepare you properly for the world. It prevents students from thinking outside of the box.  Students...

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Teagan Kimbro

Celebrating the day of Love

Harleen Kaur, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2020

It’s that time of the year when love is in the air. The shelves are stocked with heart shaped chocolates to human sized teddy bears and flowers are put together in bouquets. Couples celebrate and express...

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Teagan Kimbro

Are you having a hard time choosing a major?

Harleen Kaur, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2020

Finding the right major can be a challenge. With over 130 majors offered at CWU, some choose to double major. There are many options for majors to choose from such as liberal studies, public relations,...

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Paneal Holland

Uniting together: The beginning of the Muslim Student Association

Harleen Kaur, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2020

It was the second club meeting in a small conference room at 2 p.m on a Tuesday, and only eight students were in the room. Within the next ten minutes, the room was packed with over 30 students. Students...

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Paneal Holland

Starting fresh at the gym

Harleen Kaur, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2020

It is that time of the year again when students are trying to stay on track with their New Year’s resolutions. According to a survey conducted by YouGov in December 2019, 50% of Americans said their...

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