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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

Opinion: Football is over...and I miss it

Opinion: Football is over…and I miss it

February 13, 2014

BY MARGO MASSEY, Editor-in-chief The day after the Super Bowl aired, I found myself already asking, “Is it football season yet?” Many people will give me the side-eye, saying football is boring...

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Scene: Greater Works Chorale to grace Central

Scene: Greater Works Chorale to grace Central

February 11, 2014

BY SPENCER BAKER, Staff Reporter It’s not very often that an award winning gospel choir takes the stage at Central. Singing, dancing and worshipping are all going to be present when DaNell Damon and...

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News: Biology Department receives grant for flow cytometer

News: Biology Department receives grant for flow cytometer

February 11, 2014

BY MIKAILA WILKERSON, Staff Reporter Biology students are in for a treat as they will soon receive a flow cytometer that is coming to the university. Blaise Dondji, Assistant Professor within the...

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News: International Center helps acclimate students

News: International Center helps acclimate students

February 11, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter It is nearly inevitable that foreign exchange students will feel homesick, culture shock or alienation, but the International Center exists to be supportive and...

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Opinion: Flappy Bird makes me angry, and not because it’s hard

Opinion: Flappy Bird makes me angry, and not because it’s hard

February 11, 2014

BY ADAM WILSON, Scene Editor It’s not difficult to see that Flappy Bird is the latest craze in mobile gaming. Everywhere I go, whether it’s class, the SURC or even my neighbors’ apartments,...

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Scene: Sex Central opens up the discussion for the “Technology of  the Orgasm”

Scene: Sex Central opens up the discussion for the “Technology of the Orgasm”

February 9, 2014

BY RANDI GIBBONS, Online Reporter Sex Central and Dr. Kimberly McBride presented a screening of “Passion and Power: The Technology of the Orgasm,” in the Student Union Recreation Center theater...

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Sports: Aaron Harrison Memorial Powerlifting Competition set for tomorrow in SURC weight room

Sports: Aaron Harrison Memorial Powerlifting Competition set for tomorrow in SURC weight room

February 9, 2014

BY RACHEL CHARLTON, Staff Reporter Central’s annual powerlifting competition is taking on a somber tone this year after being named the Aaron Harrison Memorial Powerlifting Competition. The event...

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Sports: Wildcats hope tonight's home game versus WWU will go their way

Sports: Wildcats hope tonight’s home game versus WWU will go their way

February 9, 2014

BY JAMES NARANJO, Staff Reporter Central Washington women's basketball team hosts Great Northwest Athletic Conference rival Western Washington University Saturday night in Nicholson Pavilion at 7 p.m. Similarly...

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Sports: Simon Fraser hands Wildcats home loss Thursday night, 75-61

Sports: Simon Fraser hands Wildcats home loss Thursday night, 75-61

February 9, 2014

BY JAMES NARANJO, Staff Reporter Despite a hot start and a strong first half, Central Washington women's basketball lost to the Simon Fraser, 75-61, in Nicholson Pavilion on Jan. 6. A hot start...

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Scene: CWU professor Robert Perkins climbs Africa’s biggest challenge

Scene: CWU professor Robert Perkins climbs Africa’s biggest challenge

February 7, 2014

BY CHERILYN PURSEL, Online Reporter Central Washington University recreation and tourism professor Robert Perkins kicked off the Outdoor Speaker series with his inspiring story about his journey climbing...

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News: Central Police working to keep students safe

News: Central Police working to keep students safe

February 7, 2014

BY AARON KUNKLER, Staff Reporter Last summer, a 23-year-old man was stabbed to death on campus at Central. Police were tight lipped on the situation then, and continue to refrain from commenting much...

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ROTC may inherit CHCI facilities

ROTC may inherit CHCI facilities

Colt Sweetland, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2014

  Central Washington University is requesting funds to renovate the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (CHCI) to prepare for the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) to move in. Former...

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