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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: I’ll never take my dog to any dog park

Opinion: I’ll never take my dog to any dog park

March 4, 2014

BY JAMIE WINTER, Photo Editor I see your dirty looks and overly cautious behavior, but maybe your dog is the problem, not mine. Being a very proud mommy of a Rottweiler comes with a certain level...

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Opinion: Set them free! Taking my dog to an off-leash dog park

Opinion: Set them free! Taking my dog to an off-leash dog park

March 4, 2014

BY NICK TERREL Your dog has not experienced a party until they have been to an off-leash dog park with hundreds of other dogs. I myself am a proud owner of a 15-month-old Malamute, Maia. Being from...

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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 students get involved

News: Central students get involved

March 1, 2014

BY AARON KUNKLER, Staff Reporter The Center for Leadership and Community Engagement gives Central students the opportunity to get involved in the Ellensburg community. “We see that it is essential...

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News: New off-leash park proposed

News: New off-leash park proposed

March 1, 2014

BY JOHN JORDAN, Staff Reporter City of Ellensburg Parks and Recreation Director Brad Case proposed a new idea to the Ellensburg City Council for Rotary Park. This idea includes an off-leash dog...

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Sports: No. 20 SPU derails Wildcats' chances for postseason in 91-59 defeat

Sports: No. 20 SPU derails Wildcats’ chances for postseason in 91-59 defeat

February 28, 2014

BY CHACE DAVY, Staff Reporter Thursday was a doubleheader night for Central Washington University basketball, with both the men and women's team playing back-to-back. The black-clad Central men's...

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Scene: Central students discuss the EDM scene in Ellensburg

Scene: Central students discuss the EDM scene in Ellensburg

February 28, 2014

BY CHELSEA ALGEA Staff Reporter Picture hundreds of young, sweaty and spirited people dancing for hours to music loud enough to burst eardrums. That’s exactly what a night of being lost in Electronic...

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Sports: Men's basketball's hosts nationally-ranked SPU with playoff hopes on the line

Sports: Men’s basketball’s hosts nationally-ranked SPU with playoff hopes on the line

February 28, 2014

BY CHACE DAVY, Staff Reporter After winning six of eight games and sitting in fourth place in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, the Central Washington University men’s basketball team took...

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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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Opinion: It’s not as funny as you think

Opinion: It’s not as funny as you think

February 26, 2014

BY AUSTIN LUFT, Copy Editor Laugh tracks drive me nuts. They are annoying, overused, distracting and really take me out of the moment. They are a thinly veiled tactic by TV networks to trick people...

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