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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

Karina Severino, Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter – Spring 2020

All content by Karina Severino
Online shopping rises in popularity, providing a safe and quick way to shop

Online shopping rises in popularity, providing a safe and quick way to shop

Karina Severino, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2020

Since many retail stores have temporarily closed, many shoppers have moved their purchasing online for convenience and safety during the pandemic. Gisela Mendez, a sophomore studying psychology, said...

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A change for comfort: How students are rearranging their home

A change for comfort: How students are rearranging their home

Karina Severino, Staff Reporter
May 28, 2020

Staying at home all day can be frustrating for students, especially when they have to work from home. Students have been finding new ways to make this situation easier by rearranging their homes and making...

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Fast food pulls thru

Fast food pulls thru

Karina Severino, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2020

Fast food joints have stepped up their game to ensure customer and employee safety. Taco Bell, McDonald’s and Jack in the Box have closed their lobbies and made their services drive-thru or curbside...

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CWU seniors’ post graduation plans change due to COVID-19 outbreak

CWU seniors’ post graduation plans change due to COVID-19 outbreak

Karina Severino, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2020

Life after graduation requires planning and preparation. Due to COVID-19, seniors have faced many changes to their original plans and are having to make adjustments. Ruby Nambo is an English language...

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Get walking with Wildcats on the Move Walking Challenge

Get walking with Wildcats on the Move Walking Challenge

Karina Severino, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2020

Faculty, staff and students are on the move with the six week Wildcats on the Move Walking Challenge. The challenge is meant to be a fun way for people to get some exercise. “We have been doing this...

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Music students deal with loss of practice rooms

Music students deal with loss of practice rooms

Karina Severino, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2020

Due to classes being moved online, music students have to find ways to practice from home and use video conference tools like Zoom or Blackboard Ultra to communicate with their professors and fellow students. Alan...

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Social movement ‘It’s On Us’ comes to CWU

Social movement ‘It’s On Us’ comes to CWU

Karina Severino, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2020

A chapter of a social movement called It’s On Us has recently started at CWU. It’s On Us is a social movement created to raise awareness and fight sexual assault against men and women on college campuses. CWU’s...

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