Tapanga Krause

Character arcs are better in the books than they are in the movies

Tapanga Krause, Columnist
April 6, 2022

Why is the character development in books always better than their movie counterparts? Is it the difference in storytelling styles? Or just the fact that the movies don’t have four hours to explore every...

Pregnancy is the best and most terrifying thing in the world

Tapanga Krause, Columnist
March 2, 2022

From the shock of an unplanned pregnancy followed by the overwhelming joy to the morning sickness, pregnancy is the best, but it’s also the most terrifying thing in the world. When that cheap drugstore...

Peanut butter and chocolate is the best food combination ever created

Tapanga Krause, Columnist
February 2, 2022

Of all the different food combinations, peanut butter with chocolate is the clear winner. From Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to chocolate chip peanut butter cookies and Nutty Buddies, it’s the right amount...

Ellensburg City Council appoints Monica Miller to position 7

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2022

Gallery One Director Monica Miller was sworn into position 7 of the Ellensburg City Council on Monday, Jan. 28, after a 4-2 vote in Miller’s favor. According to councilmen Bruce Tabb, before applying...

Accessibility Studies Club raises awareness for accessibility bill

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2022

The Accessibility Studies Club (ASC) is working to raise awareness for the Healthcare Accessibility Bill that was passed last year. ASC president Amanda Hopkins says that the bill was brought to their...

Found Footage Exhibition Focuses on Nostalgia

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2022

The Found Footage exhibition is being held at Gallery One in Downtown Ellensburg to showcase work from local artists Will Bow and Samantha Birks Fisher. This exhibition will open on Jan. 21 and end on...

Ellensburg puts on holiday events

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2019

Whether it’s cozy sweater parties, a night out with the girls or annual tree lightings, the Ellensburg community has a variety of holiday events to choose from. The Ellensburg Downtown Association (EDA)...

‘Just a stupid f##king play’

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2019

Tragedy, suicide, love, impulse and desire, Aaron Posner’s play, “Stupid F##king Bird” has it all. The production by CWU Theatre Ensemble ran from Nov. 15-16 and will run Nov. 21-24 in the Milo...

Cardio or dance, Group X Fitness has it all

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019

Whether you’re into cardio or dance, Group X Fitness has the class for you. Monday through Friday in Recreation Center 287, instructors lead students through a set workout that caters to every student’s...

‘I feel most myself when I’m dancing’

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2019

Two majors, three minors, a club and a wide variety of classes to choose from. Whether you have 10 years of experience or no experience at all, the CWU Dance Program has it all. Student Dance Association...

Go all out at Geek Out Game Out

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2019

On Nov. 5 in the Wellington Event Center (WEC), Campus Activities will be having their annual Geek Out, Game Out event. From 8-10 p.m. you can play board games such as Jenga, Betrayal: House on the Hill...

Cheerleading: A sport and so much more

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2019

Competitive cheerleading, like football and basketball, is a sport. Not only is it competitive, but it is also physically demanding. As a former cheerleader myself, I know first-hand how rigorous it can...

Need a Halloween costume?

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2019

Walking through the store, people can see isles lined with all kinds of costumes and accessories while themed music plays overhead. The costumes span all genres and categories, including adult and children’s...

Need something fixed? Bring it to the Repair Café

Tapanga Krause, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2019

Don Shriner first found out about Repair Café when he read about it online. Repair Café is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating people that if something is broken, it can be repaired and that...

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