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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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Fall enrollment numbers released; CWU sees roughly 8% decrease

Fall enrollment numbers released; CWU sees roughly 8% decrease

Sean Bessette, Editor in Chief
October 13, 2021

Over 10,200 students are attending CWU’s Ellensburg campus and its eight sites and centers across Washington this fall, according to the 10-day census published in an article on cwu.edu. The number is...

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Company booths lined up to offer students internships and jobs.

Career fair provides future opportunities for students

Katherine Camarata, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2021

The SURC Ballroom bustled with dozens of company booths and students eager to make career connections Thursday Oct. 7 during the first Engineering, Technologies, Safety and Construction Fair since the...

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Local resident arrested in connection to overdose death

Local resident arrested in connection to overdose death

Stephen Martin, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2021

A 19-year-old Ellensburg resident was arrested in Hawaii on Tuesday in connection with the overdose death of Sage Francois. According to a post on the Ellensburg Police Department’s Facebook page,...

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Image courtesy of Central Washington University, Dr. Maria Roditeleva-Wibe, senior lecturer of Music Theory & History

In memoriam: Maria Roditeleva-Wibe

Chuck Dickson, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2021

Maria Roditeleva-Wibe, tenured music instructor at CWU, passed away Oct. 2 after a battle with COVID-19, according to her obituary. Originally from Ufa, Bashkiria, Russia, Roditeleva-Wibe was an accomplished...

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PUSH pantry serves CWU community

PUSH pantry serves CWU community

Katherine Camarata, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2021

The opening of the Presidents United To Solve Hunger (PUSH) centralized pantry in the Brooks Library took place on Oct. 4th. The pantry is in the main lobby of the library and will be the main area for...

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5 Covid-19 safety tips: A pocketbook guide on how to be safe on campus

5 Covid-19 safety tips: A pocketbook guide on how to be safe on campus

Danny Dang, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2021

With school in session and on-campus classes, students have both COVID-19 and  classes to worry about this school year. COVID-19 and the delta variant are spreading, so if there are concerns for public...

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Breaking the stigma: Autism spectrum disorder

Breaking the stigma: Autism spectrum disorder

Katherine Camarata, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2021

“Autism is not only how our brains operate, but it’s also our culture. It helps shape who we are and why we are the way we are,” said alumna Devin Beach, founder of a local community of autism activists,...

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This protest was the third protest on campus this week.

Anti-abortionists visit CWU to tell students about their beliefs

Star Diavolikis and Stephen Martin
October 6, 2021

A dozen members of anti-abortion groups Project Truth and Tiny Heartbeat Ministries visited campus on Tuesday, Oct. 5 to share their message of abortion being wrong. Their appearances were not related...

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No choice? Pro-choice! Women’s march for reproductive rights

No choice? Pro-choice! Women’s march for reproductive rights

Chuck Dickson, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2021

“What do we want? CHOICE! When do we want it? NOW!” That was the sentiment echoed by several members of the community during a reproductive rights march to City Hall. On Oct. 2 at 11:00 a.m., over...

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Community raises awareness for fentanyl overdoses

Community raises awareness for fentanyl overdoses

Stephen Martin, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2021

Members of the Ellensburg community gathered outside of the courthouse to raise awareness for the six Ellensburg residents who have died of fentanyl-related overdoses in the past year. On Oct. 2, the protest...

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Anders Clark, pictured, came to campus with Darrell to preach the same message.

Christian preachers return to campus

Star Diavolikis and Stephen Martin
September 30, 2021

This report involves details that could be upsetting for some readers. Keith Darrell and Anders Clark, two Christian men, visited CWU’s Ellensburg campus on Sept. 28 to share their message that students...

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After spending six years at the University of Northern Iowa, Wohlpart took the position earlier this year.

Meet President Wohlpart

Sean Bessette, Editor in Chief
September 30, 2021

Back in June, President Jim Wohlpart stepped onto CWU’s campus for the first time. Over 1,500 miles away from his previous position, Wohlpart began a new adventure as CWU’s 15th President. Wohlpart...

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