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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Joshua Packard

Joshua Packard, Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter - Winter 2023

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What most Americans don’t realize about inflation

Joshua Packard, Columnist
March 8, 2023

Many people familiar with money understand that, in one way or another, inflation is harmful, both to their own personal lives and the economy as a whole. Something needs to be done about it, and that...

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Burnout 101: a look into CWU’s self care in academic success event

Burnout 101: a look into CWU’s self care in academic success event

Joshua Packard, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2023

Students sat down at a table opposite their mentors and shared their concerns over popcorn and snacks.  Wildcat Academic Mentoring held an event called “Burnout 101: Self-Care in Academic Success,”...

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Jason Buck spoke at the Rodeo Hall of Fame on Feb. 23. Photo by Joshua Packard

Ellensburg celebrates Native American contributions to the rodeo

Joshua Packard, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023

Members of local tribes took to the stage in the Rodeo Hall of Fame on Pearl St. to recount stories dating back long before Ellensburg was what it is today. Stories of horses and riders.  The second...

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Metal and wood harmonize in the work of Cozette Philips.

Nature shown through metal and sculpture: Sarah Spurgeon exhibit features Cozette Philips

Joshua Packard and Zileni Milupi
February 22, 2023

Behind every artist is a source of inspiration that is reflected in their art, as is the case for Interdisciplinary sculptor and metalsmith Cozette Phillips, whose work not only tells a story, but also...

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CrowE was one of the youth leaders invited to the United Nations Green Summit Photo Courtesy of Emma CrowE

CWU students attend UN Summit

Joshua Packard, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2023

CWU students Emma CrowE and David Torem attended the United Nations Green Summit in Bangkok last December. The students were nominated by Dr. Anne Cubilie, executive director of the CWU William O. Douglas...

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Bureau of Labor Statistics shows most useful degrees to graduate with

Joshua Packard, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2023

Before entering college, and even while attending, young adults must eventually decide what major(s) they’d like to graduate with and what ones might bring the most success. The first thing to note is...

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CWU COVID-19 procedures remain the same as influenza cases rise

CWU COVID-19 procedures remain the same as influenza cases rise

Morgana Carroll and Joshua Packard
January 25, 2023

Medical Director of Student Health Services June Bredin said that CWU has seen low numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in the last two years, and said accessibility of at-home test kits may be the reason...

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