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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

Jacob Wachte being a mountain top for his goat in child's pose.

Downward dog or downward goat? Campus Activities hosts CWU’s first “Goat Yoga”

Matt Escamilla, Scene Editor
October 3, 2018

Replace green smoothies with grass and Zen music with bleats and you’ve got “Goat Yoga.” On Sept. 25, CWU Campus Activities switched up the typical yoga session by adding goats to the equation. A...

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Scott Drummond hugs a colleague during his retirement party on Thursday, Feb. 2.

‘It’s not good-bye, it’s just see ya later’

McKenzie Lakey, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2017

Editor's Note: McKenzie Lakey also works as a media assistant in the Publicity Center, an office which collaborates with Campus Activities.  As a young college student in the 70s, and known as one...

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Central gears up for summer camps

Central gears up for summer camps

Mikaila Wilkerson, Staff Reporter
July 21, 2016

During the summer, Central is home to many different camps including sports camps, math camps, science camps and more, all to show people coming in what Central has to offer them. Gaining Early Awareness...

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Sports: Wildcats let large lead slip away, lose to Nanooks 85-76

Sports: Wildcats let large lead slip away, lose to Nanooks 85-76

February 17, 2014

BY CHACE DAVY, Staff Reporter A clearly disappointed Greg Sparling paced back and forth after the Wildcats' most recent loss, an 85-76 game against the visiting Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks. “It doesn't...

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News: Aviation program will work with new flight-training contractor

News: Aviation program will work with new flight-training contractor

February 14, 2014

BY AARON KUNKLER, Staff Reporter The aviation program at Central will be undergoing some changes with the acceptance of a new flight-training contractor. Last summer, the aviation department announced...

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Opinion: Why not tonight?

Opinion: Why not tonight?

February 13, 2014

BY JASMINE ACKERMAN, Copy Editor We all know New Year’s resolutions are considered a joke since they are often forgotten by the time midterms roll around. Our drive to become fit fades, and we...

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Upcoming comedian gets in ‘Yo’ business

May 15, 2013

By ADAM WILSON, staff reporter Michael Yo isn’t the kind of comedian who writes jokes.  Instead, he talks about his life stories—and hippos. “I tell real facts about hippos,” Yo said. ...

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Wildcats welcome parents for Family Weekend

May 8, 2013

By ALYSSA FOLAND, staff reporter Wildcats might be a little less wild this weekend due to some parental guidance. Campus Activities will host a variety of events over the weekend for their annual...

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Seattle artist Jesse Morrow will perform free in the SURC tonight

April 18, 2013

By ADAM WILSON, staff reporter Jesse Morrow has been a musician for years, but three albums and one overfunded Kickstarter campaign later, his career is just getting started. The Seattle-based...

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