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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

All content by Tai Jackson

No Car? No Problem

Tai Jackson, Staff Reporter
August 1, 2018

Many students choose to bring their cars with them when they come to college, but choosing not to bring a car isn’t a bad idea either. There are many ways to get around Ellensburg without having a car...

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Solve the clue murder mystery

Solve the clue murder mystery

Tai Jackson, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2018

The guests walked into Mr. Boddy’s beautiful mansion and assembled in the gathering hall. Mr. Boddy’s butler warmly welcomed guests into the mansion and began to explain the various rooms in the house....

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DACA recipients plea for action

Tai Jackson, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2018

The DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) exhibit lights were dimmed, and peaceful sounds of the rainforest played in the background. A wall was filled with origami butterflies in shades of yellow,...

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Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering kicks off Friday

Tai Jackson, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2018

Downtown Ellensburg will be filled with friends and families during the free 14th Annual Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering during President’s Day weekend, Feb. 16-18. There will be live performances,...

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Beware of the slow walkers

Beware of the slow walkers

Tai Jackson, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2018

My frustration with this issue started my freshman year. Imagine being late and your class is all the way on the other side of campus. You look at the time and it says you have 4 minutes to get to class....

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CWU's fall play "Good Kids" explores themes of assault, humiliation and high school drama

CWU’s fall play “Good Kids” explores themes of assault, humiliation and high school drama

Tai Jackson, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2017

Imagine having to deal with gossip, scandal, sexual assault and public embarrassment on top of the everyday struggles of being a teenage girl. That is the exact scenario portrayed during “Good Kids,”...

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Find name-brand clothing at the Pop-up shop

Tai Jackson, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2017

Racks of brightly colored garments and neatly placed shoes fill the room. People walk around admiring the low-priced, name brand clothing that sparkle bright in the light. While looking at an item, a student...

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