The Observer

Professor by day, nerd by night

Kory Hollingsworth, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2016

By day, Dr. Denise Shaw teaches at Central Washington University as a professor of educational foundations and curriculum, but by night, she co-owns and operates a store with her husband, Jason Shaw. The...

Art around campus

Kory Hollingsworth, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2016

Across Central Washington University’s campus, a number of sculptures decorate the grass and pathways leading to academic buildings, but where do these sculptures come from? What is the story behind...

‘Captain America: Civil War’ review

Kory Hollingsworth, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2016

In 1865, the Confederate South surrendered to Union forces to finally bring an end to the American Civil War. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) however, the term “Civil War” has a different connotation....

Kittitas County Farmer’s Market set to return Saturday

Kory Hollingsworth, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2016

Downtown Ellensburg will host the weekly Kittitas County Farmer’s Market starting this Saturday. Also known as the Ellensburg Farmers Market, this event will feature a number of booths selling produce...

Adventure Club plans outdoor ventures for students

Kory Hollingsworth, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2016

Central is only a few hours drive from a number of outdoor pursuits, providing students an advantage over other universities in the country. The newly formed Adventure Club aims to capitalize on Washington’s...

Rest assured–it’s probably not pink eye

Kory Hollingsworth, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2016

In recent weeks, the number of reported cases of pinkeye affecting students has increased here at Central; however, these reports have been dismissed as false or discovered to be seasonal allergies instead...