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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: The Sexhibition Condom Art Show

Scene: The Sexhibition Condom Art Show

February 26, 2014

BY CAMILLE BORODEY, Assistant Scene Editor Photos by Nick Terrel, Assistant Photo Editor  Matthew Allen designed a dress out of duct tape, surrounded by condoms. The yellow and blue dress was...

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Scene: Stream Club hopes to clean up Kittitas

Scene: Stream Club hopes to clean up Kittitas

February 26, 2014

BY JUSTIN MERRELL, Staff Reporter Kittitas County’s abundant outdoor recreation activities draw thousands of sportsmen and nature enthusiasts each year.  The county has one of the fastest growing...

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Scene: CWU Frat aims for greek system on campus

Scene: CWU Frat aims for greek system on campus

February 26, 2014

BY CHELSEA ALEAGA, Staff Reporter Central is unique because it doesn’t have a Greek system; however, the gentlemen of Kappa Sigma are trying to change that. “We aren’t the stereotypical fraternity,”...

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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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Scene: Hip-hop club wants to spread culture

Scene: Hip-hop club wants to spread culture

February 22, 2014

BY SPENCER BAKER, Staff Reporter  Central’s newest club “Hip-Hop at its Finest” is looking to establish hip-hop culture on campus. “You don’t have to have a talent,” Art Nelson, club...

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Movie review: August: Osage County

Movie review: August: Osage County

February 22, 2014

BY COLLIN DYSART, Copy Editor There are certain films which reek of a group of people who sat in a room and asked themselves: How do we win a few more Oscars? August: Osage County is one such film. First,...

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Sports: Wildcat head coaches present 2014 recruiting class in press conference

Sports: Wildcat head coaches present 2014 recruiting class in press conference

February 21, 2014

BY RACHEL CHARLTON, Staff Reporter For weeks, coaches have been touring the Northwest looking for recruits to add to their roster for the fall 2014 sports season. Yesterday, in front of the athletic...

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Opinion: The 21-run: It’s not about you

Opinion: The 21-run: It’s not about you

February 20, 2014

BY DANIEL VELASQUEZ, Copy Editor Glazed eyes, meaningless speech and two left feet: The result of a “successful” 21-run. Turning 21 is the start of a new chapter in one’s life but requires...

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News: Construction underway on campus

News: Construction underway on campus

February 18, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter The J8 parking lot south of the Japanese Garden is permanently closed for the construction of Science Phase II, benefitting the Physics and Geology departments. Andy...

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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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