By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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

Casey Rothgeb, Photo Editor

Photo Editor – Winter 2021

Photo Editor – Fall 2020

All content by Casey Rothgeb
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[Photo] Students, CWU to split $24 million in stimulus money

Mitchell Roland, News Editor
April 7, 2021

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[Photo] No, CWU isn’t the most diverse college in Washington

Addie Adkins, Columnist
March 9, 2021

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[Photo] Being outside without a mask is a breathtaking feeling

Nidia Torres, Columnist
March 9, 2021

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[Photo] CPR and first aid courses offered at Recreation Center

Nidia Torres, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2021

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[Photo] It’s too soon to reopen schools

Ilse Orta Mederos, Columnist
March 2, 2021

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[Photo] Fast Food Restaurant adapts to COVID-19 in the ‘Burg

Gabriel Strasbaugh, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2021

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[Photo] The secret life of an RA

Jackson Sorenson, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2021

Catholic Campus Ministry is located across the road from Shaw-Smyser Hall on Sprague St.

[Photo] Lent: what it means and how it’s practiced

Libby Williams, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2021

Catholic Campus Ministry is located across the road from Shaw-Smyser Hall on Sprague St.

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[Photo] Barge Hall flood may cost at least $500,000 in damages, repair

Madalyn Banouvong, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2021

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[Photo] Phase two allows The Palace Café to rehire full staff and open indoor seating

Libby Williams & RachelAnn Degnan
February 23, 2021

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[Photo] Flood in Barge Hall

Star Diavolikis, Senior Reporter
February 22, 2021

Changes are being considered as to how how North Village Cafe operates.

[Photo] North Village Café to reopen with changes

Milenne Quinonez, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2021

Changes are being considered as to how how North Village Cafe operates.

Under phase two of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery, indoor dining is allowed at 25% capacity.

[Photo] The Porch navigates open-air seating rules under Inslee’s Recovery plan

Libby Williams, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2021

Under phase two of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery, indoor dining is allowed at 25% capacity.

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[Photo] Campus Activities: student created and student led

Jackson Sorensen, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2021

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[Photo] Winter driving: what to know in order to stay safe

Jackson Sorensen, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2021

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[Photo] Saving 101: helping students save money while in college

Nidia Torres, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2021

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[Photo] Public universities waive SAT/ACT test requirement

Star Diavolikis, Senior Reporter
February 2, 2021

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[Photo] Rotary Pavilion is getting an update

Jackson Sorensen, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2021

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[Photo] The Pigture Perfect Rescue and Sanctuary

Nidia Torres, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2021

Esports

[Photo] A new way to golf

Ondrea Machin, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2021

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[Photo] Ellensburg Downtown Association promotes local restaurants to help them survive winter slow down

David Snyder, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2021

Students can now mobile order food from dining services to help comply with health and safety guidelines.

[Photo] Dining services named “Innovator of the Month”

Levi Shields, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2021

Students can now mobile order food from dining services to help comply with health and safety guidelines.

Several retailers now carry hemp-based CBD products as interest in them grows.

[Photo] Local businesses invest in CBD products

David Snyder, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2021

Several retailers now carry hemp-based CBD products as interest in them grows.

Jolt Java serves customers on Vantage Highway just east of Ellensburg.

[Photo] Coffee shops fuel community through pandemic

Jackson Sorensen, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2021

Jolt Java serves customers on Vantage Highway just east of Ellensburg.

Local businesses are forced to find new ways of maintaining business in the new year

[Photo] New COVID-19 protocols cause issues for local restaurants and businesses

Joseph Stanger, Scene Editor
January 12, 2021

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[Photo] The unstimulating stimulus checks

January 12, 2021

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[Photo] Board of Trustees to offer presidency to unknown candidate

Mitchell Roland, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2020

The identity of the candidate the BOT will negotiate with is not yet known.

[Photo] Board of Trustees to begin negotiations with unidentified presidential candidate

Mitchell Roland, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2020

The identity of the candidate the BOT will negotiate with is not yet known.

Ian Salvisberg is bringing history back to life with his Mosin Nagant out on Durr Road. Durr Road is about 15 to 20 minutes away from Ellensburg proper.

[Photo] Target shooting in the ‘Burg

Jayce Kadoun, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2020

Ian Salvisberg is bringing history back to life with his Mosin Nagant out on Durr Road. Durr Road is about 15 to 20 minutes away from Ellensburg proper.

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[Photo] Students clue in on the best food on campus

Jared Galanti, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2020

Then next president of the university will be introduced on Jan. 14, though it is unknown when the will takeover for outgoing President James L. Gaudino

[Photo] Presidential search enters next phase

Mitchell Roland, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2020

Then next president of the university will be introduced on Jan. 14, though it is unknown when the will takeover for outgoing President James L. Gaudino

Students are encouraged for health and safety to not travel home and back on the weekends.

[Photo] CWU encourages students to stay on campus

David Hartless, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2020

Students are encouraged for health and safety to not travel home and back on the weekends.

One in-person event was the Halloween Candy Grab Bag. Trick-or-treaters drove through different locations and picked up candy for their kids.

[Photo] Trick-or-treat COVID-19 style, haunted homes tour and more for this year’s Ellensburg Halloweek

Jayce Kadoun, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2020

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[Photo] The Fall Cannabis Harvest at Mammoth Labs

October 20, 2020

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[Photo] Women’s Volleyball looks forward to spring season

Derek Harper, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2020

Virtual events took place during Homecoming along with other socailly distant experiences at the Student Union and Recreation Center.

[Photo] Homecoming 2020: virtual and socially distant edition

RachelAnn Degnan, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2020

Virtual events took place during Homecoming along with other socailly distant experiences at the Student Union and Recreation Center.

Inside of Nicholson Pavilion where alumni’s donations help fund the athletic programs, staff and events ran around the community.

[Photo] The seventh annual Wildcat alumni challenge is underway

Sean Bessette, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2020

Inside of Nicholson Pavilion where alumni’s donations help fund the athletic programs, staff and events ran around the community.

Blue light telephones scattered around campus are one of the safety measures to protect students.

[Photo] CWU police ensures student safety at night

Star Diavolikis, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2020

Blue light telephones scattered around campus are one of the safety measures to protect students.

Students take opportunities on campus to exercise and demonstrate their political power.

[Photo] As election nears, students get involved

Star Diavolikis, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2020

Students take opportunities on campus to exercise and demonstrate their political power.

Students in certain fields may be affected by Boeing’s decision to move production of the 787.

[Photo] Boeing moves production of 787 to South Carolina

Jessica Perez, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2020

Students in certain fields may be affected by Boeing’s decision to move production of the 787.

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[Photo] Quarterback Jack Smith transfers to CWU from ASU

Derek Harper, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2020

The Nodding Donkey Bar is a favorite for students and locals looking to get a bite to eat.

[Photo] Bars and restaurants in Ellensburg

Jayce Kadoun, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2020

In the heart of Ellensburg, Club 301 provides a modern atmosphere for dancing and drinking.

Head football coach Chris Fisk is confident that CWU’s football team will be able to build up their workouts to avoid injuries similar to the NFL.

[Photo] A modified buildup to competition raises the possibility for more injuries in the upcoming season for CWU athletics

Sean Bessette, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2020

Head football coach Chris Fisk is confident that CWU’s football team will be able to build up their workouts to avoid injuries similar to the NFL.

The rec center is looking for new ways to get students involved, including skill competitions.

[Photo] Are you up to the challenge?

RachelAnn Degnan, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2020

The rec center is looking for new ways to get students involved, including skill competitions.

Women’s Soccer team looking to kick off a potential spring season. The team has been working on staying in shape and forming team chemistry. The team looks forward to facing rival WWU.

[Photo] Soccer gears up ahead of potential spring season

Derek Harper, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2020

Women’s Soccer team looking to kick off a potential spring season. The team has been working on staying in shape and forming team chemistry. The team looks forward to facing rival WWU.

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[Photo] GET Mobile gets stalled

Ryan Nakamura, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2020

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[Photo] Bass fishing during the fall transition

Jayce Kadoun, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2020

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[Photo] Outdoor activity keeps the minds of staff and students fresh and ready

Gabriel Strasbaugh, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2020

Ellensburg’s “The Patch” will be open this fall, complying with COVID-19 regulations

[Photo] Fall activities in the ‘Burg

Jared Galanti, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2020

Ellensburg’s “The Patch” will be open this fall, complying with COVID-19 regulations

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[Photo] CWU announces layoffs, outlines budget shortfall

Mitchell Roland, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2020

The Nintendo Switch is among the many consoles students use to play electronic sports.

[Photo] The rise of esports

RachelAnn Degnan, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2020

The Nintendo Switch is among the many consoles students use to play electronic sports.

The APOYO food bank is still looking for a new permanent location on campus.

[Photo] CWU and APOYO still in talks to move distribution center

Ty Mcphee, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2020

The APOYO food bank is still looking for a new permanent location on campus.

The CWU football team has had to learn how to adapt to non contact activities to prepare for a sport that’s full of human contact.

[Photo] Football team gets creative with its sights on potential return

Gabriel Strasbaugh, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2020

The CWU football team has had to learn how to adapt to non contact activities to prepare for a sport that’s full of human contact.

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[Photo] Returning to the recreation facilities

RachelAnn Degnan, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2020

The air quality in Ellensburg has been unsafe at various times during the last several weeks causing the cancellation of events and classes.

[Photo] CWU cancels events due to unhealthy air quality

Abigail Duchow, Scene Editor
September 24, 2020

The air quality in Ellensburg has been unsafe at various times during the last several weeks causing the cancellation of events and classes.

To ensure safety the library archives had to limit the number of people allowed to visit.

[Photo] Brooks Library implements COVID-19 safety measures

Star Diavolikis, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2020

To ensure safety the library archives had to limit the number of people allowed to visit.

The CWU women’s volleyball team continues to train in hopes of a spring season, although there will not be a tournament if a season is held.

[Photo] CWU volleyball team preparing for potential spring season

Derek Harper, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2020

Protesters against police brutality hold up Black Lives Matter signs they made.

[Photo] Protesting for change

Amy Morris, Managing/Online Editor
September 18, 2020

CWU women’s basketball team awaits news from GNAC of a possible season, which should come in mid-November.

[Photo] Athletics prepared for potential competition

Rey Green, Sports Editor
September 15, 2020

CWU women’s basketball team awaits news from GNAC of a possible season, which should come in mid-November.

Students protest peacefully against police brutality and racism in honor of those who have died.

[Photo] Students continue to lead protests in Ellensburg

Mitchell Roland, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2020

Students protest peacefully against police brutality and racism in honor of those who have died.

While on campus students and faculty are expected to follow COVID-19 protocols.

[Photo] Outbreak response and resources secured for fall

September 15, 2020

While on campus students and faculty are expected to follow COVID-19 protocols.

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[Photo] COVID-19 health and safety measures enforced on campus

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
September 15, 2020

“Go with the flow” CWU sign prompting students to stay safe and distanced

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[Photo] Campus complies with COVID-19 conditions

Abigail Duchow, Scene Editor
September 15, 2020

Students seem willing to comply with restrictions in order to protect the campus from COVID-19.

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[Photo] Students will be able to return to collect their belongings before the end of the quarter

Ty Mcphee, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2020

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[Photo] Empty dorms at empty campuses

Samantha Cabeza, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2020

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[Photo] Food banks statewide struggling to deal with increased visitation

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
April 15, 2020

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[Photo] Out for Delivery: Where do we eat now?

Nicholas Tucker, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2020