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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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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
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] 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.

Esports

[Photo] A new way to golf

Ondrea Machin, Staff Reporter
January 27, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

[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

Casey Rothgeb

[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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