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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

TONIGHT: Farewell, Auschwitz in Music Building, Free Admission 6:30 p.m.

April 21, 2014

BY Annika Lynch Staff Reporter   Central's Center for Diversity and Social Justice (CDSJ) and the Jerilyn S. McIntyre Music Building Concert Hall will host the Music of Remembrance's concert...

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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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Central music composition grad finds success in ITAM

Central music composition grad finds success in ITAM

April 17, 2014

BY Adam Wilson Scene Editor   John Durham’s master bedroom is filled with memories of music.  Scribbles of songs he’s written, some of which are 10 years old, fill the drawers of his dresser...

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The Central Aca-Experience

The Central Aca-Experience

Adam Wilson, Scene Editor
April 16, 2014

The seven members of Boots ‘n’ Cats stood single-file in the middle of the SURC Theatre stage. It was the beginning of the fifth and final set of the Aca-Extravaganza, which they hosted on March...

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The documentary short will compete at the Hot Docs International Canadian Docmentary FIlm Festival on April, 30. 

Photo courtesy of Kevin O'Donnell

Student filmmakers capture story of local nonprofit center, make it Toronto

April 16, 2014

  BY Collin Dysart Assistant Scene Editor   The challenge: five days to make a 47-minute documentary short. The result: a winning submission, sending its five participants to...

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Central celebrates the selfie with display in SURC

April 11, 2014

    BY Camille Borodey Orientation Editor   Women’s and gender studies students Cay Collins, Zach Dozier and Kevan Gardner, have created the “Radical Beauty Exhibit and...

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Scene: Comedian Ernie G brings laughs and inspiration

Scene: Comedian Ernie G brings laughs and inspiration

March 12, 2014

BY KATHERINE GOLARZ, Staff Reporter On Friday Feb. 28, Central hosted comedian Ernie G (full name Ernesto Gritzewksy). According to Central’s website, “he aims to empower students and community...

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Scene: Khambatta Dance Company comes to Central

Scene: Khambatta Dance Company comes to Central

March 12, 2014

BY MARIA HARR, Staff Reporter Seattle-based Khambatta Dance Company will perform two works, “Vice and Virtue” and “Truth and Betrayal,” and hold a dance workshop during their visit to Central. The...

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Scene: Polaroid Stories remixes mythological tales

Scene: Polaroid Stories remixes mythological tales

March 12, 2014

BY SPENCER BAKER, Staff Reporter  Central is in for a shock when “Polaroid Stories” starts its production in the Milo Smith Tower Theatre “It’s not your parents’ play,” Patrick Dizney,...

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Scene: Club hosts run to raise money for Portland Conference

Scene: Club hosts run to raise money for Portland Conference

March 8, 2014

BY CHELSEA ALEAGA, Staff Reporter It might confuse students that the Psychology Club is telling everyone to ‘get outta yo’ mind,’ but don’t worry - the club only wants people to go crazy in...

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Scene: Sharee Samuels gives workout insight and tips

Scene: Sharee Samuels gives workout insight and tips

March 8, 2014

BY CAMILLE BORODEY, Assistant Scene Editor Student Sharee Samuels, famous for losing 121 pounds and being on the cover of People Magazine, offered tips and inspiration to fellow students last week. During...

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Scene: Polaroid Stories remixes mythological tales

Scene: Polaroid Stories remixes mythological tales

March 6, 2014

BY SPENCER BAKER, Staff Reporter Central is in for a shock when “Polaroid Stories” starts its production in the Milo Smith Tower Theatre “It’s not your parents’ play,” Patrick Dizney,...

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