By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

ASCWU addresses vandalism at Brooks Library and sneak peek at the Health Science building

ASCWU addresses vandalism at Brooks Library and sneak peek at the Health Science building

Stephen Martin, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2021

The ASCWU met in the SURC pit on Monday to discuss prior and upcoming student events.Director of Student Life and Facilities Alejandra Cruz-Martinez spoke about the board having the opportunity to tour...

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Two city council races too close to call

Two city council races too close to call

Sean Bessette, Editor in Chief
November 3, 2021

This election has been unlike any other. One city council candidate withdrew a day before the election, another candidate is an incumbent of 20 years and one race has a 26 vote difference.  The 2021...

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Lines in Central Marketplace can often be seen wrapping around the entrance.

Understaffing at dining services causes problems

Laynie Erickson and Libby Williams
October 28, 2021

    If you’ve walked through the SURC Dining area since fall quarter began, you’ve probably heard rumblings of discontent about Dining Services.  Students who rely on dining services for all...

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Sustainability Cafe comes clean with ideas

Sustainability Cafe comes clean with ideas

Danny Dang, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2021

The Sustainability Café is an event where staff and students get together to brainstorm eco-friendly ideas for CWU and the community to implement. They had a meeting that brought many ideas and plans...

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Halloween Havoc: Ellensburg and CWU prepare to excite for the spooky season.

Halloween Havoc: Ellensburg and CWU prepare to excite for the spooky season.

Chuck Dickson, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2021

For Ellensburg residents and CWU students, there are plenty of upcoming events to celebrate Halloween. One of the events for Halloween weekend is a production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”...

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Three positions open for City Council election

Three positions open for City Council election

Stephen Martin, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2021

Three of Ellensburg’s seven city council seats are up for election on Nov. 2. Two positions are between current council members and opposing candidates, whereas one is between two new candidates as the...

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Brooks Library defaced with homophobic slurs and partisan political statements

Brooks Library defaced with homophobic slurs and partisan political statements

Star Diavolikis, News Editor
October 22, 2021

Brooks Library staff discovered Sharpie grafitti throughout the library consisting of “partisan political statements and homophobic language,” according to the Dean of Libraries Rebecca Lubas. This...

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It’s all gourd in the ‘Burg

It’s all gourd in the ‘Burg

Danny Dang, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2021

Fall festivities have always included a visit to the pumpkin patch. There are plenty of farms in the greater Washington area, but if students can’t go far, there are two local pumpkin patches to go to. Dusty’s...

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ASCWU meeting updates students on CWU events

ASCWU expands on upcoming events and forums

Katherine Camarata, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2021

ASCWU members discussed upcoming events including homecoming events and forums during their public meeting Monday afternoon. This week is homecoming week and, according to Vice President of Student...

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Community members and students joined together to pick up litter.

SLICE cleans Wilson Creek

Stephen Martin, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2021

CWU’s Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement (SLICE) club and the Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group met at Wilson Creek on Saturday Oct. 9 to plant native grass species along...

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Vaccine Deadline Passes

Vaccine Deadline Passes

Stephen Martin, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2021

The deadline for students to submit their COVID-19 vaccination records passed on Oct. 18. As of publication, 8,561 out of approximately 10,200 total students have submitted their records. Of those who...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Ellensburg takes steps to be more inclusive to travelers and locals.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Ellensburg takes steps to be more inclusive to travelers and locals.

Chuck Dickson, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2021

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission has been working on ways they can improve the connection between the city and the community. This includes fixing accessibility issues and understanding...

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