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What Defined The Past Decade

By: CWU Hype 13 Jan 202027 Dec 2019

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By Olivia Birg 2010-2019 was a time when most of us went from being kids to teens and now adults. That’s a big jump! This past decade has been filled with ups, downs, and plenty of outrageous moments. As we move into the ’20s let’s recap the ’10s, for old time’s sake. I organized the…

Tips to get through finals week

By: CWU Hype 9 Dec 201915 Nov 2019

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By Kiersten Kimminau There’s no denying that finals week can be an extremely stressful time. Something in the atmosphere changes as testing time looms nearer. The air thickens with tense and nervous energy while students flood through the library doors attempting to cram in final grains of knowledge. Hype understands the struggle, so we’ve provided…

Top 5 Holiday Movie Foods

By: CWU Hype 2 Dec 201922 Nov 2019

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By Olivia Birg Holiday movies are a classic family pastime during the holiday season, whether you’re watching the Hallmark channel or a classic like How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there’s one thing we can agree on; the character’s food looks delicious. Well … most of the time. I decided to rank the top 5 BEST…

The Rocky Horror Picture Show ‘Virgin’ Survival Guide

By: CWU Hype 22 Oct 201915 Oct 2019

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By Kiersten Kimminau Since coming out in 1975, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” has amassed a cult following of devoted fans. The story follows sweethearts Brad and Janet, who discover the eerie mansion of eccentric scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter (aka the sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania). Through a series of elaborate dances and musical numbers, the…

Enter to Win Joel McHale Tickets: Official Rules

By: CWU Hype 3 Oct 2019

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Joel McHale Comedy Show Ticket Giveaway! “Community” star Joel McHale will be coming to Central Washington University as the culminating event of Homecoming Week. The event will be in the SURC Ballroom at 8 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2019. This year the Publicity Center and CWU Hype will be doing TWO giveaways for a pair…

The Weekly Hype

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.