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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

Wildcats track and field dominate annual meet

Wildcats track and field dominate annual meet

April 28, 2014

  BY Chance Weeks-Williams Staff Reporter   On Saturday April 19, Central Washington University hosted the 20th annual Spike Arlt Invitational meet at Tomlinson Stadium where the...

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Voting knocks down thoughts of splitting college of education and professional into two colleges

April 24, 2014

BY Houston Carr Staff Reporter   At the last faculty senate meeting, the senators voted against creating two colleges for education and professional studies. Although there were some positives,...

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CWU joins community to protect the Earth

April 23, 2014

BY Patience Collier News Editor   Central’s Earth Day Family Festival, hosted by the Museum of Culture and Environment, will showcase the environmental efforts of groups around campus and...

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Opinion: Central Confessions Facebook page is back!

Opinion: Central Confessions Facebook page is back!

April 23, 2014

BY Chloe Hildeman Copy Editor   After nearly five months of inactivity, Central Washington Confessions has made a comeback. For unexplained reasons, the original confessions Facebook page...

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Will Getz-Short Apartment Complex be demolished?

April 23, 2014

BY Riley Elliott Staff Reporter   In the future, Central plans to demolish and replace the existing Getz-Short Apartment Complex on the south end of campus, situated along University Way...

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Open Mic at Sunset proves a success

April 22, 2014

Many kids are taught the importance of expressing themselves as they grow up. Through expressing themselves, they earn the uniqueness of their talents and doing things they love. The importance of doing...

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TONIGHT: Farewell, Auschwitz in Music Building, Free Admission 6:30 p.m.

April 21, 2014

BY Annika Lynch Staff Reporter   Central's Center for Diversity and Social Justice (CDSJ) and the Jerilyn S. McIntyre Music Building Concert Hall will host the Music of Remembrance's concert...

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Time to clean up the water, Central takes on Yakima River and CWU irrigation canal

April 20, 2014

BY Patience Collier News Editor On April 19, the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (CLCE) will be sending 150 volunteers to clean up the area around the Yakima River. This will be...

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OPR Spring Symposium aims to excite students of upcoming warm weather

April 19, 2014

BY Dillon Sand Staff Reporter Every year, the arrival of music, large tents, vendors and a Red Bull truck mark the beginning of the Outdoor Spring Symposium at Central Washington University. This year,...

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King 5 Sports Anchor Paul Silvi encourages Central students to follow their dreams

King 5 Sports Anchor Paul Silvi encourages Central students to follow their dreams

April 17, 2014

  BY Camille Meador Staff Reporter On April 16, King 5 Sports Anchor Paul Silvi spoke to Central students about his career experiences and pursuing their dreams. Silvi presented to a...

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Central music composition grad finds success in ITAM

Central music composition grad finds success in ITAM

April 17, 2014

BY Adam Wilson Scene Editor   John Durham’s master bedroom is filled with memories of music.  Scribbles of songs he’s written, some of which are 10 years old, fill the drawers of his dresser...

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The Central Aca-Experience

The Central Aca-Experience

Adam Wilson, Scene Editor
April 16, 2014

The seven members of Boots ‘n’ Cats stood single-file in the middle of the SURC Theatre stage. It was the beginning of the fifth and final set of the Aca-Extravaganza, which they hosted on March...

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