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

Scene: Knowing the subgenres

Scene: Knowing the subgenres

March 6, 2014

BY SPENCER BAKER, Staff Reporter Many people do not know the difference between all of the sub-genres of EDM. There is House, Dubstep, Trap, Drum&Bass and many more genres that all compile to make...

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Sports: Central’s five game streak ends in California

Sports: Central’s five game streak ends in California

March 4, 2014

BY JULIA SANDERSON Staff Reporter The Central Washington University women’s softball team ended its five-game winning streak this past weekend, going 2-4 in California. The Wildcats went 1-1 against...

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Scene: Movie Review: Blue Jasmine

Scene: Movie Review: Blue Jasmine

March 1, 2014

BY CAMILLE BORODEY,  Assistant Scene Editor Due to the recent abuse allegations against “Blue Jasmine’s” writer and director, Woody Allen, Cate Blanchett’s chances of winning best actress may...

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Scene: Movie Review: Snow on Tha Bluff

Scene: Movie Review: Snow on Tha Bluff

March 1, 2014

BY SPENCER BAKER, Staff Reporter “Snow on tha Bluff” is the most exciting and “real” documentary I have seen in a long time. The movie follows Curtis Snow, a real life drug dealer, in a...

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News: Central reacts to MyCWU

News: Central reacts to MyCWU

February 27, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter The portal update from Wildcat Connection to MyCWU resulted in mixed reactions from staff, students and faculty. MyCWU was released Jan. 27, 2014, and was intended...

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Late snow arrival surprises Central students

Colt Sweetland, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2014

This winter, Ellensburg and the surrounding region did not receive snow until mid January, which caused some concerns for students at Central. Tom Potter, a graduate assistant at Outdoor Pursuits and...

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Scene: Campus Activities hosts unique Cornhole Tournament

Scene: Campus Activities hosts unique Cornhole Tournament

February 25, 2014

BY RANDI GIBBONS, Online Reporter On Thursday night in the Student Union Recreation Center Ballroom, students and patrons participated in a Cornhole tournament, hosted by Campus Activities. The event...

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News: BOD President considers creating Central car contract

News: BOD President considers creating Central car contract

February 23, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter The Central board of directors is working to bring a car rental service to Central in 2014. “They offer the rental cars to people who are 18 or older, which...

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News: New code restricts carnivals

News: New code restricts carnivals

February 23, 2014

BY BARBARA LEWIS, Staff Reporter Ellensburg City Council recently made some changes to the city code, which has made it complicated for a carnival to come into town. “The new code really restricted...

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Sports: After rough home stand, Wildcats hit the road for two games

Sports: After rough home stand, Wildcats hit the road for two games

February 21, 2014

BY DILLON PETERSON, Staff Reporter With four games left in the regular season, the Central Washington University men’s basketball team has one of its biggest road trips of the year ahead of them. Central...

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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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Sports: Students face extreme fitness challenge

Sports: Students face extreme fitness challenge

February 17, 2014

BY CHACE DAVY, Staff Reporter You’ll see them wearing their unique shirts in the University Recreation Center for the rest of the month of February. Forty-nine Central Washington University students...

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