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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

Student athletes shouldn’t be paid

Student athletes shouldn’t be paid

Rey Green, Columnist
January 26, 2021

I am a student first, athlete second. As a young kid with dreams and aspirations to become a professional athlete, my first thought of whether college level athletes deserve to be paid or not would have...

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Official university tweet about the importance of keeping normality.

Classes continued in attempt to restore sense of normality

Jack Belcher, Alexa Murdock, and Mariah Valles
February 7, 2019

CWU Ellensburg classes were held as usual on Thursday, Feb. 7 in what the university said was an attempt to help students cope with the stress caused by the active shooter false alarm that locked down...

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New and improved tasting counter at BRIX.

BRIX Restaurant under new management

Cassandra Hays, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2018

The sounds of clinking wine glasses and conversation fills the room. Friendly faces greet you as the smell of homemade food hits your nose. Located on 3rd Street, BRIX Wine Bar & Restaurant has been...

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Bike Boulevard Unveiled on Seventh

Eric Rosane, Staff Reporter
July 19, 2017

A newly installed bicycle boulevard on Seventh Avenue is the first move in a series of actions to be taken by the city’s public works department to maintain safer pedestrian and cyclist travel on low-traffic...

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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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The diseased trees along the corridor have been removed in order to allow equipment access into the construction site

Constructing a better education

McKenzie Lakey, Summer Editor-in-Chief
June 27, 2016

efore the excitement of graduation could settle over campus and students could flee for a summer reprieve, Central’s latest renovation project roared into full-swing as they shifted focus from...

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Faculty feels the struggle of trying to find parking.

Faculty feels the struggle of trying to find parking.

February 25, 2016

As it turns out, faculty members have issues with parking too. In fact, faculty parking issues can cause more severe problems than a tardy. Teresa Sloan, a professor in the aviation department and...

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New BBQ shop opens in Ellensburg

New BBQ shop opens in Ellensburg

May 6, 2014

BY Cody Bradford Staff Reporter   The succulent scent of smoked meats wafts from a brick building not much bigger than some dorm rooms. Inside Brisket, Scott and Kathy Heaverlo tackle...

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Ellensburg hosts annual memorial rodeo

May 5, 2014

BY JESSIE FISHER Copy Editor   Ellensburg has always been known as a rodeo town and the members of Central’s Rodeo Club are doing their part to keep the iconic culture of Ellensburg alive. Last...

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Art and Soul is the newest tattoo and piercing shop in Ellensburg

Art and Soul is the newest tattoo and piercing shop in Ellensburg

April 29, 2014

  BY Patience Collier News Editor   Art and Soul, the tattoo parlor on University Way, has a comfortable, friendly style: just the way Denver Monaghan, the artist and owner, prefers...

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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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420 in the 'Burg

420 in the ‘Burg

April 20, 2014

BY Camille Borodey Orientation Editor This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 20, which is known as the weed holiday. This Sunday will be the second 4/20 since weed was legalized in Colorado...

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