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Queer questions and queries get answered at an LGBTQ2IA+ panel
Grab a cup of tea and be ready to spill it at the Spill the Tea Q & A at the SURC Pit on May 31. According to ASCWU President Elect and second year theater performance major Malik Cantú, Spill the Tea will be an open forum and consist of a panel of Queer student leaders on campus who will discuss topics going on in the Queer community this year.
Queer questions and queries to be answered at LGBTQ2IA+ panel
Grab a cup of tea and be ready to spill it at the Spill the Tea Q & A at the SURC Pit on May 31. According to ASCWU President Elect and second year theater performance major Malik Cantú, Spill the Tea will be an open forum and consist of a panel of Queer student leaders on campus who will discuss topics going on in the Queer community this year.
Queer questions and queries to be answered at LGBTQ2IA+ ‘Spill the Tea’ panel
Grab a cup of tea and be ready to spill it at the Spill the Tea Q & A at the SURC Pit on May 31. According to ASCWU President Elect and second year theater performance major Malik Cantú, Spill the Tea will be an open forum and consist of a panel of Queer student leaders on campus who will discuss topics going on in the Queer community this year.
Billionaire bows out: Elon Musk steps down as Twitter CEO
Twitter has undergone a series of changes over the last few months since its acquisition by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk in 2022 for $44 billion. On May 11, Musk announced that he will be stepping down as CEO of Twitter, but will transition to being executive chair and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) overseeing production and software, according to NBC.
Budgeting for the future: CWU budget impacted by 20% drop in enrollment
The Faculty Senate hosted a budget presentation to assess the financial state of CWU and solicit input on systemic solutions on May 10. Chief Financial Officer Joel Klucking led the presentation and reported that CWU is experiencing a budget deficit due to a 20% drop in enrollment. “The goal of [the] meeting was to talk about the current budget situation,” Klucking said.
EQuAL, Q*Fam and Kittitas Pride kick off Pride month celebrations
“Pride means a bunch of different things to a bunch of different people,” Equality through Queers and Allies (EQuAl) Vice President Jessica Berkey (she/he) said.
The Halo franchise is dying as fans are crying
“Die? Didn’t you know? Spartans never die.” Kurt- 051 Spartans may not die, but the “Halo” franchise certainly will if current trends continue as they have. Halo has been a flagship franchise for Xbox since the release of “Halo: Combat Evolved” in 2001. The franchise has gone on to release six mainline titles and numerous spinoffs over the last 20 odd years and cemented itself as one of the most iconic IPs in gaming history.
Poverty simulation gives students a glimpse into the issues facing millions of people everyday
My name is Jack Jolly, and I’m standing in line at Big Dave’s Pawn Shop clutching a box close to my chest. Inside of that box is a flatscreen TV, one of the last nice things that I own after having to pawn my camera the week prior (at half of its market value no less). I get to the front of the line, where Dave himself tells me he won’t take the TV for any more than $60. I have no choice, I have to make rent. I leave the shop and head back home only to find an eviction notice waiting for me.
DeSantis battles Disney: an update on the feud
Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis has been involved in an ongoing feud with Disney these last few months and the latest development has seen the house of mouse launch a lawsuit against DeSantis this week. According to NBC, the lawsuit is in retaliation for DeSantis’ move to put Disney in their place after the company’s public denouncement of House bill 1557 (termed the “Don’t Say Gay Bill” by critics due to the restrictions placed on discussing gender identity and sexual orientation in schools).
Planning problems place ad hoc sleep center in predicament
Imagine yourself unable to feel a rush of warm air as you enter your home on a cold winter night, imagine having to find a place to sleep outside with no real indication of safety. This is the reality that many in Washington face on a daily basis. Washington is ranked the number five state in overall homeless population according to Wisevoter and Ellensburg is no exception.
Artist Tarra Hall-Ward mixes chemistry and art to create a reaction
Chemistry and art are coming together to create a reaction that the whole Ellensburg community can see. Local artist and CWU alum Tarra Hall-Ward will be featuring her work at the Clymer museum in downtown Ellensburg. Her art captures various invisible reactions in chemistry, presenting them through the visual medium of painting.
Flag parade celebrates students at home and abroad
Waves of multicolored flags fluttered in the wind as a parade of students marched through campus on the brisk morning of Nov. 14. Domestic and international students alike carried flags that represented 67 different countries in a parade to celebrate International Education Week. The CWU Office of International Studies and Programs (OISP) kicked off International Education Week with a parade through campus. International Education Week is an annual event that takes place between Nov. 14-18 in 2022.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a touching tribute to Chadwick Boseman… but a bad film
*Warning: the following article contains spoilers for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever* It’s been over two years since cinema fans have had to grieve the loss of beloved actor and “Black Panther” leading man Chadwick Boseman. His tragic and untimely death left many fans to wonder how the Black Panther franchise would continue on without the titular star.
Veterans parade across downtown Ellensburg
Beau Sansom, Staff Reporter Soldiers could breathe a sigh of relief on Nov. 11, 1918 at 11 a.m. when the Great War came to a close. The fighting was done and the soldiers overseas could finally return home. 104 days later on that same day and same time, the community around Ellensburg gathered downtown to celebrate the Veterans Day parade. This year’s Veterans Day parade kicked off in a big way as hundreds arrived to show their support for those who have sacrificed so much for them.
Día y Muertos; el viaje del alma por la vida de ultratumba
Tlālōcān es la otra vida para las almas que murieron por los desastres naturales (especialmente si tienen que ver con una muerte causada por el ahogo) y se cree que es la más tranquila para compensar las condiciones horribles del fallecimiento del alma. Ilhuuicatl es la última morada para las almas de los guerreros y las mujeres que se mueren durante el parto. Las mujeres se volvían diosas ferozas que cargaba el sol poniente y los guerreros llegaban a ser chuparosas y mariposas.
Attendees do the Time Warp again at the Rocky Horror Picture Show
Beau Sansom, Staff Reporter Storm clouds gathered on the evening of Nov. 4, as freezing rain pounded down upon hundreds of students while they lined up down University Way from McConnell to Shaw-Smyser Hall.
Día and Death; the soul journeys through the afterlife
The journey through the otherside began with a walk towards Black Hall 105-01 where the Diversity & Equity Center (DEC) rests. After signing in at the front desk, attendees entered a room filled with festive iconography from cultures within and around the Central and South Americas. At the back wall sat a decorated table of offerings, called an “ofrenda.” (an altar in the home of those celebrated where offerings are placed).
Transfer Center and MEC partner to bring students tech
The Multimodal Education Center (MEC) and Transfer Center partnered up for a workshop in Samuelson Hall 129 on Tuesday, Oct.18 to showcase the technological resources at the students’ disposal on campus as a part of CWU Transfer Week. Transfer Week is when CWU raises awareness of the transfer student experience with a series of events and workshops. The workshop was held both in person and virtually in Samuelson Hall 129.
Comedian Zoltan Kaszas reflects on comedy career
Funny man performs stand up routine for homecoming week Beau Sansom, Staff Reporter The lights of the SURC theater dimmed as students took their seats. The brightest light in the room illuminated the stage and built the anticipation to a boiling point before the room erupted in applause as comedian Zoltan Kaszas took the stage on Oct. 13 to celebrate homecoming. According to Kaszas’ website, he was born in Budapest, Hungary and moved to America with his mother four years later in 1991.
Wellington’s Wildfire welcomes back alumni
The light of a single torch illuminated the night sky as it passed along from hand to hand of CWU alumni from as far back as the year 2000 before being used to light the stack of kindling in the firepit. The sound of applause overpowered the sound of the band playing CWU’s alma mater as the first sparks began to crackle. “To me [Wellington’s Wildfire] is a time where the wildcat family can really gather,” Director of Alumni & Constituent Relations Casey Ross said.
The Rings of Power isn’t bad, despite what some would have you believe
Now that it’s had a chance to breathe, we need to address the elephant in the screening room: the Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power is actually a good show. I know that’s hard to believe after countless articles, YouTube rants and angry tweets condemning the show as the worst thing since Nickelback, but I swear it’s true. Angry commenters have even gone as far as harassing the actors for their portrayals of certain characters in the show.
Veterans Center hosts welcome for new and returning students in military
CWU’s Veterans Center joined forces with various campus partners to host their annual fall welcome event for new and returning students in the military and their families. Held in the SURC 137A, attendees were treated with complimentary food and drinks provided by CWU dining services. The welcome event is an opportunity for students involved in the military to get connected with others on campus.
CWU welcomes BIPOC students to campus
The Diversity and Equity Center (DEC) hosted a BIPOC Student Welcome event on the President’s Lawn. BIPOC stands for black and indigenous people of color. The DEC Student Coordinator, Paige Hall, assisted in the planning of the welcome event. “When I first got here, we didn’t have a BIPOC welcome event,” Hall said. “We didn’t have last week’s LGBTQ welcome event. I feel like If we had them when I got here then I would’ve been able to acclimate a little bit easier.
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