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The Observer (COM 444) is a three credit class that meets from 1-2:30p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays in Black 227. The Observer has news, scene and sports reporters, as well as photographers, a copy desk and an online section. Working in one of the four sections will help those who want a paid editorial position in the future. The class helps reporters learn journalism and helps improve writing skill

s, which will help students get clips and build their resumes. Photographers learn about the rule-of-thirds, among other photo lessons, and copy desk—the unsung heroes of the paper—help ensure The Observer doesn’t print any inaccurate information. For those interested in any of those positions, please enroll in the class or email [email protected]. Also email if you are interested in freelancing.

01/27/2025

This week in sports:

CWU women’s Rugby players Lilly Thomas along with Vai Pulu attended the USA Rugby Sevens Pathway Camp over the course of the holiday break in Chula Vista, California. The five-day camp, hosted by the USA Women’s Sevens invited 19 prospects in the Sevens National Team pipeline.

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📸: Jacob Thompson Sports Media
📷: CWU Athletics

01/24/2025

This week in news:

In less than 24 hours the most downloaded app in the world, TikTok, was subsequently banned and then unbanned just a couple days before Donald Trump began his second term as president of the United States. The ban, which took effect Jan. 18, was reversed due to a promise by the soon to be sworn in President Trump who told TikTok that “they will face no penalties” for continuing service, despite the Supreme Court’s prior ruling.

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01/24/2025

New issue of The Observer out now! Print issue will be in stands by the end of the day today as well as online on our website!

01/22/2025

This week in news:

James E. Brooks Library is where many CWU students find themselves diving into their studies and furthering their academic knowledge. However lately, staff and students are filled with complaints about the heating throughout the building.

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01/18/2025

According to an email sent out by CWU police, multiple motorized scooters haven been reported stolen starting on Wednesday. The email details two possible suspects, both listed as male and around the ages of 15-17.

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01/16/2025

The first issue of 2025 is out now! The print issue will be in stands by the end of the day today as well as online on our website!

01/14/2025

First issue of 2025 coming Thursday, January 16!

11/23/2024

This week in scene:

The department of art and design is holding a faculty exhibition, being showcased from Nov. 14 to Dec. 14 in the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery in Randall Hall. Before the opening of the exhibition, three professors whose art is being displayed, Marcus DeSieno, Gregg Schlanger and Jaqueline Trujillo, gave small lectures on what their art represents to them and to the community they’re reaching.

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11/19/2024

This week in news:

The 2024 election took place on Nov. 5. Hundreds of CWU students flooded the SURC to do their civic duty and cast their vote. The night ended with former president Donald Trump, being elected as our upcoming 47th president. This was an election that caused an outpour of emotions from most of the people in the United States, both good and bad. But what do some of the women of Ellensburg think?

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✍️: Kam Schindewolf-Broyles

11/15/2024

This week in news:

On the evening of Nov. 6, the night after Election Day, black men, women and children and other people of color across the nation received targeted text messages proclaiming extreme racist sentiment. CWU student, Izellah Rainier, was one of the victims of this harassment. Rainier posted about the text message on her TikTok. Her video has amassed 3.1 million views and 644.3 thousand likes. “There’s no sort of full healing from receiving a message like this,” Rainier said. “It’s just very disgusting and terrible and sick. I hope that they can find whoever did this and hold them responsible.”

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11/14/2024

Catch up on our last issue:

The Observer Photographers published their review of Tyler, The Creators latest album “Chromakopia”.

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11/12/2024

This week in scene:

Six members of The Observer and one member of PULSE Magazine were sent to New Orleans last week to learn, showcase and compete amongst the nation’s other student journalists.

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11/06/2024

This week in news:

Just past 11 p.m. on Election day, Former President Donald Trump claimed victory on stage at Mar-a-Lago with his wife Melania, his running mate JD Vance, and his sons Baron and Don Jr.

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11/02/2024

Back-to-back in NOLA. 🏆 ✌🏼🏆

After placing third at the spring conference in La Jolla, The Observer has placed third again in the Associated Collegiate Press Best of Show Awards for a Newspaper / Newsmagazine (Four-year campus, 15,000 or fewer) at the Fall National Media Convention in New Orleans!

Our staff is very proud of each other and thrilled to have had the opportunity to compete in this category once again. We’re equally proud of our sister publication for placing fourth in their category!

We’re excited to get back to Ellensburg and continue producing news for the students, by the students.

10/30/2024

This week in scene:

Fall marks the start of football season, and with that comes a trail of social events that surround the sport. Football is a significant aspect of college, especially for students. College football unites students and brings them together over their shared love and pride for their school and their community.

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✍️: Hayley James
📸: Justin Yormack
📷: Nevaeh Capetillo

10/28/2024

This week in sports:

The Wildcats women’s rugby team returns to the field after 168 days. After losing seven of their last nine games, the Wildcats made their debut at home on Oct. 19. With new and returning faces alike, Coach Matthew Ramirez and Loose Forward Jessica Postle were ready to start the season on the right foot, stomping their opponent 106-0.

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📸: Jacob Thompson Sports Media
📷: CWU Athletics

10/26/2024

This week in scene:

Preacher Lawson, three-time “America’s Got Talent” finalist, actor and stand-up comedian, is currently traveling across the continent of North America on his Funny as Bleep tour. The tour’s second date is at 9 p.m. on Oct. 25 in the SURC Ballroom at Central Washington University. “If you ask a lot of people what they want to do, I think the majority would say travel,” Lawson said. “A lot of people want to travel, which is great because you become cultured, you learn a lot, you grow. Yeah, I think it’s a nice little job.”

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10/23/2024

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