The Observer

Minimum-wage increase is all the rage

Victoria Shamrell, Scene Editor
May 26, 2016

Small businesses in Ellensburg could be heavily affected by a minimum wage increase to $15. While big corporations could adapt easily, small businesses say they’d risk going out of business. A living...

OPINION: Get off your ass and vote

Victoria Shamrell, Scene Editor
April 7, 2016

With the presidential election this year and the Washington State Republican primary right around the corner, there are two chances to use your constitutional right guaranteed by the 15th Amendment and...

Dance the night away in the library

Victoria Shamrell, Scene Editor
April 7, 2016

Usually eating and dancing to loud music in the library are not allowed, but all those rules go out the door for one night only. The Brook Library is hosting its third annual gala and silent auction...

Celebrating 10 years of the SURC

Victoria Shamrell, Scene Editor
April 7, 2016

It’s the heart of campus and thousands of students walk through it every day. Students and visitors alike eat, shop, workout and study in this building all the time. The SURC is the central piece...

Get your nerd on!

Victoria Shamrell, Scene Editor
February 18, 2016

Walking into Nerdcore, customers see Monster High dolls on one wall, Disney on another, Star Wars and Marvel in the back and collectibles all about. Everyone is greeted with a hello, except the regulars...

Forget the hot chocolate, here comes the beer!

Victoria Shamrell, Scene Editor
January 14, 2016

Craft beer has become more popular as a tourist attraction in recent years. In Ellensburg, breweries and different craft beers are quite common. The biggest brewing attraction that Ellensburg hosts...

Community gave with Giving Tree

Victoria Shamrell, Assistant Scene Editor
December 6, 2015

The Giving Tree has been up in the SURC since the beginning of November to provide children in the community with presents for Christmas. The Center for Leadership and Engagement (CLCE) was in charge...

From Broadway to University Way

Victoria Shamrell, Assistant Scene Editor
November 16, 2015

Central Theatre Ensemble is preparing to present the annual Red Curtain Broadway Revue from Thursday, Nov. 19 to Sunday, Nov. 22.

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20 helpful tips for going green

Victoria Shamrell, Assistant Scene Editor
November 5, 2015

1) Recycle, recycle, recycle One of the most common ways to help the environment is recycling. Central makes it easy to recycle with on-campus recycling areas in every hall, and multiple ones in...

Ecologist speaks on state of Washington wildfires

Victoria Shamrell, Scene Editor
November 5, 2015

Washington State just had its biggest wildfire season in history this past summer. Wildfires are a natural phenomenon, and they will continue to happen despite what some may hope. Fire, however, is important...

Dia de los Muertos

Victoria Shamrell, Assistant Scene Editor
October 29, 2015

While Halloween is big in America, Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is celebrated in Mexico. The Center for Diversity and Social Justice (CDSJ) is busy preparing for the Dia de los Muertos...

10 things you didn’t know about Central

Victoria Shamrell, Assistant Scene Editor
October 22, 2015

Central is full of surprises and is so diverse. By the time graduation rolls around many people think they know all there is to know about Central. But then there may be some things that will surprise...

OPINION: Flashy vs. trashy

Victoria Shamrell, Assistant Scene Editor
October 14, 2015

It’s once again that time of year when stores fill up their racks with over sexualized women halloween costumes. It’s not only women’s costumes, but young girl’s costumes are over sexualized...

Bringing back college radio

Victoria Shamrell, Assistant Scene Editor
October 7, 2015

If you hear music blasting outside on the SURC patio, it's most likely courtesy of 88.1 The ‘Burg, Central’s college radio station. Recently the station has been preparing for their second annual College...

Fashion Show Hits Runway With Great Success

Victoria Shamrell, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2015

It was the final product. Every student involved in the fashion show’s production put extensive time and effort into the show. Fashion show runs smoothly and audience reacts positively Andrea Eklund,...

Spring Fashion Show set to hit the runway

Victoria Shamrell, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2015

A century ago in 1915, the first fashion class was taught at Central as part of the apparel, textiles and merchandising program. Today, the 100th Spring Fashion Show is just around the corner. It is the accumulation of all the hard work that the students, both inside and outside of the program, have been doing all quarter.

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SOURCE celebrates 20th anniversary at Central

Victoria Shamrell, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2015

The Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE)—a university-wide forum that showcases the research and work of students and faculty from various departments across Central—is...

Wellness Center brings sexual and domestic abuse awareness to Central through Clotheslines Project

Victoria Shamrell, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2015

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Central’s Wellness Center raised awareness with the Clothesline Project last week.

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Designers take whimsical approach to new play

Victoria Shamrell, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2015

The theatre department’s new production, “Scapin,” is filled with several designers’ hard work and talent.

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Barn quilts blanket Kittitas County

Victoria Shamrell, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2015

ittitas County is the first county in Washington to have a barn quilt trail. The trail is a self-guided driving tour with information such as where the barn quilts are located and the history behind...