And now, some more beer styles...
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David Guzman, Cartoonist
Welcome to part two of Beer Styles 101.
Last week, we began by tackling the two big styles - lagers and ales - as well as some of the more popular ales that most micro-brewers produce.
This week, let’s go over some....
A Christmas Carol brings new light to a classic tale
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Christine Jahns, Staff Reporter
With life-like animation and a cast of A-list voice actors, director Robert Zemeckis was able to recreate the magic of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, “A Christmas Carol.” Though the story is the same, the animation brings it to a new....
Jodi's 'Udderly Local' offers intimate coffee experience
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Rachel Guillermo, Staff Reporter
Downtown on South Pearl Street, there is a space where plush armchairs and coffee tables sit in the corners. A small mock fireplace and a decorated Christmas tree sit among a collection of antique furniture and knickknacks. The smells of....
Turkey Bowl provides fun for the community
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Christine Jahns, Staff Reporter
A giant sparkly turkey, rugby players and pumpkin pie. These things may not fit together in the traditional sense of Thanksgiving, but at Central’s first ever Turkey Bowl, all will make an appearance.
For the two-week period between Veteran’s day and....
The Lonely Forest, Red Means Go, rock the SURC
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Lindsey Sires, Staff Reporter
Before students hightail it for Thanksgiving break, Campus Life is putting on an indie rock-stravaganza. Tonight in the SURC Ballroom, Northwest-grown The Lonely Forest will headline along with Central’s own Red Means for a night that promises to be full....
Banff Film Festival shows outdoor, environmental films
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Kelly Requa, Staff Reporter
The Banff Mountain Film Festival world tour is coming to Central, bringing dozens of exciting environmental and adventure mountain films to get the adrenaline pumping. Produced by Mountain Culture at The Banff Centre and hosted by Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals....
Go vegan: Don't have a cow, man
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Amanda Miller, Staff Reporter
I was eating chicken back in January of 2000 when I realized I was eating a dead bird. I was 14 and had never consciously made the connection between meat and animals. I felt sick. Other than during one week....
Businesses go green to make the green
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Lindsy Wheadon, Staff Reporter
With the planet’s natural resources a growing concern, there has become an increasing interest and importance in “going green.” Ellensburg businesses are taking the initiative and greening up their practices and products.
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Solar paneling and energy-reducing straw bale insulation are....
Farcical military comedy falls flat
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Christine Jahns, Staff Reporter
“The Men Who Stare at Goats” attempts to explore a world where the military once tried to use psychic powers as a means of peaceful warfare. The story starts strong, but ultimately falls flat about two-thirds of the way into....
Beer styles: A primer
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David Guzman, Cartoonist
A couple weeks ago, I talked with a friend about beer. He told me, “I can drink beer, but I can’t have ale. Ale is too strong for me. I’ll stick with regular beer.”
Another friend told me, “I can drink....
