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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

Scene: Comedy Night at CWU featured a hilarious pair

Scene: Comedy Night at CWU featured a hilarious pair

January 27, 2014

BY CHERILYN PURSEL, Online Reporter Two comedians, Andrew Rivers and Tyler Boeh, got together Friday night to put on a special show for Central Washington University students and the Ellensburg community. Comedy...

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News: Sports Business minor is coming soon to CWU

News: Sports Business minor is coming soon to CWU

January 26, 2014

BY AARON KUNKLER, Staff Reporter Central’s Faculty Senate recently approved the College of Business for a Sports Business minor. While the College of Business has had a Sports Business Certificate...

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Scene: Sports Trivia Night tests sports lovers knowledge in SURC Pit

Scene: Sports Trivia Night tests sports lovers knowledge in SURC Pit

January 24, 2014

RANDI GIBBONS, Online Reporter Students and community members gathered on Jan. 22 in the SURC pit for an evening of sports trivia. The event was hosted by University Recreation, Winegar's, and 88.1...

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News: Geography department to offer Bachelor of Science degree in 2015

News: Geography department to offer Bachelor of Science degree in 2015

January 21, 2014

BY PATIENCE COLLIER, News Editor The geography department will be offering a Bachelor of Science degree starting in fall quarter of 2015. The new degree will be offered alongside the Bachelor of Arts. The...

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Scene: Lambert performs through mixture of songs and poetry in SURC Theater

Scene: Lambert performs through mixture of songs and poetry in SURC Theater

January 20, 2014

BY RANDI GIBBONS, Online Reporter Spoken word poet and Grammy nominated singer, Mary Lambert, performed an intense and heart-filled show in the SURC Theater on Jan 17. The venue was moved from the ballroom...

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Scene: The fifth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Tribute week ends on a high note

Scene: The fifth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Tribute week ends on a high note

January 18, 2014

BY CHERILYN PURSEL, Staff Reporter With Martin Luther King Jr. Day just around the corner, Ellensburg community members and CWU students joined together Thursday night to pay tribute to the hero who...

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Scene: CWU student Sharee Samuels loses 121 pounds and gains national acclaim

Scene: CWU student Sharee Samuels loses 121 pounds and gains national acclaim

January 16, 2014

BY CAMILLE BORODEY, Assistant Scene Editor One could say that 2013 was the best year ever for Central student Sharee Samuels. If getting married in August wasn’t exciting enough, Samuels is featured...

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Sports: Ian Shoemaker hired as new CWU football coach

Sports: Ian Shoemaker hired as new CWU football coach

December 27, 2013

BY EVAN THOMPSON, Online Editor Central Washington University ended its two-month search for head football coach by hiring Ian Shoemaker, Athletic Director Dennis Francois announced on Thursday. Shoemaker...

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Scene: "Bluesy adventure metal" band Thunderhound starts back up after summer-long break

Scene: “Bluesy adventure metal” band Thunderhound starts back up after summer-long break

December 19, 2013

BY COLLIN JOHNSON, Staff Reporter Describing themselves as a “bluesy adventure metal” band, Thunderhound is gearing up to begin recording in their new space after a summer-long hiatus and to resume...

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News: Physics professor Sharon Rosell named 2013 Outstanding Chapter Adviser by SPS

News: Physics professor Sharon Rosell named 2013 Outstanding Chapter Adviser by SPS

December 8, 2013

BY EVAN THOMPSON, Online Editor After years of teaching and countless hours spent outside the classroom as chapter adviser for Central’s Society of Physics Students, Sharon Rosell has helped her...

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Sports: Wildcats squeeze into NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball National Championships as eight-seed

Sports: Wildcats squeeze into NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball National Championships as eight-seed

December 6, 2013

BY RACHEL CHARLTON, Staff Reporter Despite a tumultuous regular season, the Central women’s volleyball team managed to clinch the eighth seed in the NCAA Division II Western Regional Tournament. The...

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Scene: CWU students create Cosplay and Costuming Club

Scene: CWU students create Cosplay and Costuming Club

December 3, 2013

BY SARAH RUIZ, Staff Reporter In the next few weeks, Central may become the home of the official Cosplay and Costuming Club, if the group is approved. “Our idea is to have a friendly environment...

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