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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

Scene: Pizza Rita becomes Pizza Colin

Scene: Pizza Rita becomes Pizza Colin

February 7, 2014

BY JUSTIN MERRELL, Staff Reporter Although local pizzeria Pizza Rita changed ownership on Feb. 1, the pizza will stay the same. The downtown storefront and menu will remain, and pepperoncinis will even...

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Scene: The Lounge gets a hazy makeover

Scene: The Lounge gets a hazy makeover

February 7, 2014

BY CHELSEA ALEAGA, Staff Reporter There are four, new, young and motivated owners of the hookah bar in town formally known as The Lounge. New owners , Daren Russell, Steven Thomas, Derek Cockrum and...

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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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Scene: Mollie Edson to bridge student-community gap

Scene: Mollie Edson to bridge student-community gap

February 4, 2014

BY JUSTIN MERRELL, Staff Reporter The divide between campus and downtown is obvious. Many students unwind at the bars on weekends, but otherwise there is little student presence. Mollie Edson,...

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Scene: CWU celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year

Scene: CWU celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year

February 1, 2014

BY CHERILYN PURSEL, Online Reporter The SURC Ballroom was packed wall-to-wall to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year on Thursday night. The event was filled with people of all ages, and from all...

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Sports: Documentary portraying the life of pioneer free-skier Shane McConkey shown in SURC Theater

Sports: Documentary portraying the life of pioneer free-skier Shane McConkey shown in SURC Theater

January 31, 2014

BY RANDI GIBBONS, Online Reporter On Jan. 28 in the Student Union Recreation Center Theater, CWU Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals, Red Bull, Northwest Riders, and Stevens Pass sponsored the screening of...

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Scene: Planning the perfect game day party

Scene: Planning the perfect game day party

January 31, 2014

BY KASEY PETERSON, Assistant Online Editor Another season has come and gone in NFL history, and as we celebrate our 2014 NFC champion Seahawks, one very important thing still remains: the Super Bowl...

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News: Museum making big changes

News: Museum making big changes

January 31, 2014

BY MIKAILA WILKERSON, Staff Reporter Some new and exciting additions are going to be coming to the Museum of Culture and Environment, which is located in Dean Hall. Mark Auslander, Director of the...

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News: MyCWU replaces Wildcat Connection

News: MyCWU replaces Wildcat Connection

January 31, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter MyCWU replaced Wildcat Connection on Jan. 27, but the launch has resulted in technical difficulties and mixed feedback. The website interface and services that...

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Sports: McLaughlin first player in CWU history with consecutive 40-point games

Sports: McLaughlin first player in CWU history with consecutive 40-point games

January 28, 2014

BY DILLON PETERSON, Staff Reporter Senior guard Mark McLaughlin had another great game for Central Washington University Wildcats, exploding for 40 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals...

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