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The Hype Team's New Year's Resolutions

By: CWU Hype 3 Jan 20203 Jan 2020

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By Olivia Birg Happy New Year, everybody!! We’re kicking off 2020 right with New Year’s Resolutions! Hype wants to share their goals for the new year with you so here’s what they said… Griff Bellah (Freshman/ Video Team) : “I’m going to practice for auditions for study abroad an hour every night, give three random…

Congrats, Publicity Center Seniors!

By: CWU Hype 30 May 201716 Aug 2017

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This spring we said goodbye to a few very talented Publicity Center seniors. Read on to discover where they are headed next!

Curtain Call: CWU’s Broadway Red Curtain Revue

By: mckenzielakey 22 Nov 20167 Jan 2017

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It’s not every day that the best of Broadway is brought to your campus and performed to a level that mirrors the pros–but that’s exactly what happened in the McConnell Theatre this past weekend. From the opening number of “Live in Living Color” to the energetic ending of “Footloose,” the show never wavered in entertainment…

This year’s Giving Tree was a fruitful harvest

By: jonathanglover22 1 Dec 20151 Dec 2015

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When the Giving Tree was erected on Nov. 8, there were 362 tags dangling from the green, leafy limbs. Inscribed on each small piece of paper were the holiday wishes of boys and girls at elementary schools across Kittitas County. A full month later, presents of all shapes and sizes now line the walls of the…

‘Along for the ride’ – Q&A with Whiskey N’ Rye lead singer Philip Lindholm

By: jonathanglover22 14 Oct 201516 Oct 2015

Entertainment, Music, Staff PicksBBC, Central Washington University, John Lennon, Oxford, Paul McCartney, Seattle, Whiskey N' RyeLeave a Comment

Americana, blues, roots-rock; whatever you want to call it, Whiskey N’ Rye is it. This five-piece from Seattle knows how to put on a show. They recently released their sophomore album, “Sick Soul Summertime” to rave reviews and sizable fan-fare. They’re headed to CWU this Friday, so we caught up with lead singer and songwriter…

Housing Priority Selection

Jan. 8-21 • Open to all current housing students
Secure the room you want, and early! The first 100 students to sign up for housing receive a t-shirt and everyone who signs up by Jan. 21 is entered to win free housing for the year 2020-2021.

Winter 2020 Group X Schedule
Check out the new schedule of Group X offerings for Winter Quarter 2020. You must register 24 hours prior to the start of the class at cwu.edu/groupx

Functional 50
Sign up by 1/20 at the Recreation Center Membership Desk
Commit to your fitness this year, and sign up for Functional 50! Challenge yourself with 50 minutes of mobility, stability, strength, and conditioning training 3 days a week.

Indoor Ironman
Registration ends 2/1
Recreation Center Front Desk • $15 • Sign up for an Indoor Ironman on the CWU campus during the month of February.

Manastash Call for Submissions
Due 2/14 • Submit your work to Manastash, CWU’s annual student literary journal. Seeking academic writing, creative non-fiction, graphic design, photography, poetry, short stories and visual art.

Participate in Jeopardy
Sign up by 2/2
Do you love Jeopardy? Campus Activities is looking for 36 students to compete in Jeopardy this February. Must be available Feb. 8, 9 (quarterfinals) and Feb. 22 (finals).

Register for Battle of the Bands
Are you a part of a band here at Central? Interested in participating in Battle of the Bands? Register by Feb. 19! Bands chosen will know by Feb. 21! Event is March 6.

Mon. Jan. 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Classes
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Cats at the Capitol
Follow along with ASCWU’s social media to see how CWU students are engaging with representatives in Olympia.

Monday Movie Madness: “Harriet”
7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free for CWU Students, $3/GA
Based on the life of American freedom fighter Harriet Tubman.

Tue. Jan. 21
It’s Yo Birthday
12-1 p.m. • SURC Pit • Free, CWU Students
Stop by for a cupcake to celebrate your birthday this year.

Wed. Jan. 22
ASCWU Constitution Changes Open Forum
4-6 p.m. • SURC Pit • Free
ASCWU Student Government has proposed some changes to how your student government is structured!

Thurs. Jan. 23
Winter FUNDerland
10 a.m.-2 p.m. • SURC • Free, CWU Students
Get involved with a club and make lasting friendships. Help clubs raise money and get students involved.

Parade of Nations
6-8 p.m. • SURC Ballroom • Free
Enjoy a showcase of ethnic and cultural identities through performance and wearing of traditional attire. There will be musical performances, a fashion show, dance performances and trivia.

Sat. Jan. 25
Student Comedy Night
8 p.m. • SURC Theatre
Free, CWU students with ID $5 GA • Come hear the funniest people on campus. Student Comedy Night showcases CWU comedians and their hilarious sets.