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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 Wyatt Simmons
Students from CWU often visit Leavenworth as a weekend getaway during Fall and Winter quarters. There is lots of fun shopping and eating opportunities that differ from those in Ellensburg.

Winter Wonderland in the ‘Burg

Wyatt Simmons, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018

As Ellensburg continues to get colder and the air continues to become more crisp, there is a new set of activities for students and the people of Kittitas County to take part in. With snowboarding...

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Laurae Taylor and Skyler Lenhoff rehearsing for the play "Picnic" which premiered the evening of the 8th.

“Picnic” brings the 50s to McConnell Hall

Wyatt Simmons, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2018

The CWU Theatre department started the performance of “Picnic” on Nov. 9 in McConnell Hall. Written by William Inge in 1953, the play is a coming-of-age story that deals with topics of sexism and gender...

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Opinion: CWU Football: to stay or leave the GNAC?

Opinion: CWU Football: to stay or leave the GNAC?

Wyatt Simmons, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2018

The CWU football team has been making a name for itself in NCAA Division II football since head coach Ian Shoemaker started four years ago. He’s led the Wildcats to a 30-13 record in his first four seasons,...

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Black Grenade Entertainment Sarah Rogers and Lemuel Cannonier posing with their band's symbol.

The heart of WA is Black Grenade

Wyatt Simmons, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2018

The party is here. That’s what Lemuel Cannonier, founder of Black Grenade Entertainment wants Ellensburg to know. Black Grenade Entertainment has been hosting Reggae and Underground hip-hop in...

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Caelsey Schmidt clips Derek Davis's hair at the CWU Barber Shop.

CW Barbershop: A place for the community

Wyatt Simmons, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018

The sound of scissors cutting hair mixed in with chatter between a client and a barber has been a part of every community around the world  for some time, and Ellensburg is no different. CW Barber Shop,...

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Participants of the 5K walking to the starting line to begin the race.

bRUNch 5K

Wyatt Simmons, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2018

This past week, there were plenty of Homecoming events to keep students entertained, from Cristela Alonzo to the football game against Western Oregon University. The Recreation Center  also held the...

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CWU students chase after the ball during a competitive game of pick-up basketball.

Pick-up basketball is a mix of community and friendly trash talk in the SURC

Wyatt Simmons, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2018

Playing pick-up basketball brings back nostalgia for many people, especially college students. Pickup basketball can be found in almost any neighborhood regardless of social class. CWU provides that early...

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Volleyball prepares to make quick work of MSUB

Wyatt Simmons, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018

The CWU volleyball team will play Montana State University Billings (MSUB) on the road Oct. 6. The Wildcats come into the matchup with an overall record of 14-2, including a 8-1 record within the GNAC....

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