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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 Patrick Pugh
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“Like A Dragon”: The Yakuza games and the power of positive masculinity 

Patrick Pugh, Scene Editor
March 13, 2025

In case it wasn’t obvious, I’ll be spoiling the “Yakuza” franchise, so for those who haven’t played them, do that. They’re peak and if you have a Game Pass, most of them are free. There...

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Creating positive mindsets through the act of painting

Creating positive mindsets through the act of painting

Patrick Pugh, Scene Editor
February 27, 2025

As winter finals continue to get closer and closer, many people struggle to deal with the stress. To help combat the stress, The Learning Commons put on an event called “Mindset, motivation and Painting”. The...

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Photos courtesy of Jess Jones

The Hot New Jam brings you a murder… under the sea

Patrick Pugh, Scene Editor
February 6, 2025

To celebrate Valentine's Day, CWU’s Improv Club, The Hot New Jam, put on a show in a packed SURC theater on Feb. 1. The show featured improv comedy, props and performances from CWU students across all...

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Jack-o-lantern (Photo courtesy Pexels)

Halloween fever over-takes CWU this fall

Hayley James, Patrick Pugh, and Chayton Garcia
November 11, 2024

Boo Central is an annual haunt-jaunt at CWU Every Halloween, CWU’s Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement (SLICE) hosts “Boo Central,” a free event open to everyone of all...

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