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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

Kyle Wilkinson

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Junior Eric Wilkes finished with one touchdown in 2019. His senior year of football is still up in the air.

[Photo] Fall sports coaches hoping season can still happen

Rey Green, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2020

Junior Eric Wilkes finished with one touchdown in 2019. His senior year of football is still up in the air.

Time to show CWU the way

Kyle Wilkinson, Columnist
December 6, 2019

It’s 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning and you’re already late to class. You pull up to the intersection of Dean Nicholson Boulevard and Walnut Street. You nervously glance at your watch as students file...

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[Photo] Tobacco age limit raised to 21

Will Ortner, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2019

Board of Trustees student representative proposed defunding student media

Board of Trustees student representative proposed defunding student media

Kyle Wilkinson, Photo Editor
December 4, 2019

Editor's Note: The Observer stands by the accuracy of its previous reporting on the content regulation issues first outlined for its readers in the Nov. 7 issue. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________   The...

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[Photo] Cold weather shelter opens

Jackson McMurray, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2019

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[Photo] Make-your-own major

Amy Morris, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019

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[Photo] Playing smart soccer

Samantha Cabeza, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2019

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[Photo] Showcasing student success

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2019

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[Photo] ‘Burg runs for the brave

AJ St. John, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2019

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[Photo] Club Senate discusses budget

Will Ortner, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2019

Protect your brain, wear a helmet

Protect your brain, wear a helmet

Kyle Wilkinson, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2019

If you don’t wear a helmet when you’re riding a bike, you are gambling with your life. I ride my bike almost every day. I strap on my helmet, hop on and ride to class and work. I don’t think twice...

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Open Mic showcases student talent

Open Mic showcases student talent

Kyle Wilkinson, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2019

Open Mic Night was held last night in the 1891 Bistro. Students interested in participating signed up for their chance to perform for an audience. Several CWU students sang songs they had written, while...

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Jason Momoa’s Aquaman… and Barnacle Boy?

Jason Momoa’s Aquaman… and Barnacle Boy?

Kyle Wilkinson, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2019

“Aquaman” was a reel (get it) pleasure to watch. The fight scenes were pretty epic. I mean, who doesn’t enjoy watching Arthur/Aquaman played by Jason Momoa, wield a golden trident, communicate with...

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Respect the outdoors and pick up your trash

Respect the outdoors and pick up your trash

Kyle Wilkinson, Columnist
April 18, 2019

I hate seeing garbage outside when I’m enjoying nature. Whether I’m fishing on the Yakima River or hiking up Manastash Ridge, I can’t help but notice how much garbage we produce and leave outside....

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