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

Club sports start up again

Gabriel Strasbaugh, Reporter
October 20, 2020

Club sports provide opportunities for students to not only participate in events together, but to create their own matchups and schedules. Each club is student run allowing them to develop leadership and...

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Ellensburg students start hybrid-model classes

Jessica Perez, News Director
October 20, 2020

On October 5 the Ellensburg School District started a hybrid-model of classes. In this model, students attend classes in person twice a week and have classes online the rest of the time.  They started...

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Old and new Homecoming traditions come together

October 20, 2020

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Kittitas County in Phase 3

Nidia Torres, Reporter
October 12, 2020

On June 23, 2020 Gov. Jay Inslee allowed Kittitas County to move to phase 3. These phases are a part of Inslee’s Safe Start Plan according to the Washington State Department of Health. Kittitas County...

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Affordable and sustainable ways to shop

Amy Morris, Reporter
October 12, 2020

Many college students end up spending a lot of money on clothes. However, being a college student, especially in the midst of COVID-19, it can start to add up. Helen Nguyen is a senior double major...

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Iron horse donates mask proceeds to brewing scholarships

Tamara Sevao, Online Editor
October 12, 2020

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Political rallies takeover downtown Ellensburg

David Snyder, Senior Reporter
October 12, 2020

Daily political rallies have turned a quiet town into a loud one. At the intersection of 5th and Main, in Ellensburg, passing cars blast their horns at a group of Black Lives Matter protestors. Local...

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An insight to student life in an online learning environment

Nidia Torres, Reporter
October 7, 2020

CWU has adapted to the ever-changing circumstances the COVID-19 pandemic has left people with by restructuring classes to suit the needs of staff, students, and faculty. Although online and hybrid classes...

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CWU Women’s Volleyball taking part in modified practices ahead of potential spring season

Derek Harper, Reporter
October 7, 2020

Like most things these days, nothing is normal for the CWU women’s volleyball team. Practices now include temperature checks, screenings, and social distancing.  Social distancing has caused some...

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