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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 Holly Chester
Prepare to be splattered--with paint

Prepare to be splattered–with paint

Holly Chester, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2016

This upcoming week is bound to be full of stress with finals fast approaching. Campus Activities is giving students a chance to take a break from studying by hosting GlowRage’s Paint University,...

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Beatrice Wambui, (right) accepts the prize from Evelyn Briscoe (left).

Showtime at Central a great success

Holly Chester, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2016

This past Saturday, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosted their annual Showtime at Central to cap off Black History Month. The show is modeled after “It’s Showtime at the Apollo,” a famous and...

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Cheer or boo: which do you choose?

Holly Chester, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2016

As Black History Month comes to an end, Central will continue the tradition of paying homage to a historical television program, “It’s Showtime at the Apollo Theater.” “Showtime at the Apollo”...

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The trucks of food in Ellensburg

The trucks of food in Ellensburg

Holly Chester, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2016

With the relatively small selection of restaurants in Ellensburg, it’s easy to get bored with going to the same restaurants time after time. However, with their low-key positioning and small size, food...

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CWU Center for Leadership and Engagement

Amazing Race runs into town

Holly Chester, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2016

The word “tuition” isn’t typically thought to be synonymous with exciting, however, this winter quarter, Central’s Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (CLCE) is attempting to makes it...

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Over-the-TOPera

Over-the-TOPera

Holly Chester, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2016

The music department will be hosting its third Over-the-TOPera, an opera that mixes comedy and satire with dramatic pieces, on Saturday, Feb. 6. The show is produced by professors and their students...

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Finding the right club for you

Finding the right club for you

Holly Chester, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2016

It can be assumed that every person pursuing a higher education is doing so to better their future. With the millions of students that are working toward a degree to become a competitor in the work force,...

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Turning it "Inside Out"

Turning it “Inside Out”

Holly Chester, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2016

Of all the students at Central, about 22 percent are considered to be non-traditional according to the Center for Diversity and Social Justice (CDSJ). Non-traditional students are 25 or older, married...

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