Central is full of surprises and is so diverse. By the time graduation rolls around many people think they know all there is to know about Central. But then there may be some things that will surprise people. There are common facts about Central that everyone knows like that Kamola has a ghost named Lola or that Lind Hall has an observatory. Then there are the uncommon ones that very few people know about.

1) A sign by Barge Hall marks the exact center point of Washington State

2) Brooks Library hosts a free waffle night every quarter during finals week.

3) There’s an irrigation canal that runs through campus, but don’t jump in it. It’s called the Ganges for a reason!

4) Central’s Brooks Library lets you check out any of your textbooks for the quarter for free if they’re in stock.

5) Central is working on getting an official tartan, a Scottish kilt pattern, in Central colors.

6) The greenhouse behind Dean Hall on D Street is open to the public every Friday from 1-3 p.m. and has a tortoise named Snorkel.

7) The Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute has been made into study hall for Central athletes now that the chimps have been relocated.

8) Both the Ellensburg IHOP and Copper Kettle offers a 10 percent discount to Central students, when they present their student IDs.

9) There is a College Rodeo that is held at the Fairgrounds every spring quarter.

10) Extra curricular classes like fly fishing, field archaeology and circus arts are all offered at Central.