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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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Here for the First Time: First-Generation College Students

Winnie Killingsworth, News Editor
January 24, 2024

Most, if not all, college students struggle in some way during their time at university. The balance of classes, homework, friends, work and more add up far too quickly. For first-generation college students,...

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Diverse Voices: Texas’s Ban on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Centers

Astor Powell-Pedersen , Staff Reporter
January 24, 2024

On June 14, 2023, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17, which went into place Jan. 1, 2024. Senate Bill 17 requires that all state-funded colleges and universities close down their Diversity, Equity...

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LGTBQ Welcome Event

October 9, 2023

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Mes de la Historia Afroamericana reconocido por la exhibición DEC

Mes de la Historia Afroamericana reconocido por la exhibición DEC

Alahnna Connolly, Reportero del personal
March 3, 2023

El silencio ensordecedor de contemplación llenó el salón 137 A & B del SURC mientras los visitantes viajaban a través del tiempo en la exhibición del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana del 8 al...

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Black History Month recognized by DEC exhibit

Black History Month recognized by DEC exhibit

Alahnna Connolly, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2023

The deafening silence of contemplation filled SURC 137 A & B as visitors wandered through time at the Black History Month exhibit from Feb. 8-10. Black History Month has celebrated the contributions...

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Customers enjoying the southern vibe Julep provides.

“Veganuary” in the ‘Burg: how to participate

MJ Rivera, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2023

“Veganuary” is a movement that was created to inspire people to try a vegan diet during the month of January according to the official website veganuary.com.  Veganism is a lifestyle that omits...

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Photo courtesy of APOYO on Facebook

APOYO starts new after-school sports program “Amigos Atléticos” with $22,500 grant from Kittitas County Public Health Department

Omar Benitez and Katherine Camarata
January 11, 2023

Amigos Atléticos or “athletic friends” in English, is a new sports club started by Allied People Offering Year-long Outreach (APOYO) aimed to help youth around Ellensburg get active and spend time...

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Frozen walkways affect accessibility on campus

Frozen walkways affect accessibility on campus

Morgana Carroll, News Editor
January 11, 2023

Every October, Disability Services reach out to students who have registered that they have a disability that affects their mobility. They compile the information given by students in order to prioritize...

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Photo courtesy of CWU Flickr

New Gender-Based Violence Prevention workgroup to review policies, practices and programs

Megan Rogers, Senior Reporter
November 22, 2022

CWU announced on Nov. 10 its plans for a new gender-based violence prevention workgroup. The workgroup will be meeting on a regular basis shortly after Nov. 30. The workgroup will be made up of a total...

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As Iranians saw her face, they rubbed their own faces to the ground.

The art of protest in Iran

Morgana Carroll, Scene Editor
November 22, 2022

Protests aren’t always done through the usual means of marches and cheers, according to  Professor of History of Art and Architecture at the University of Massachusetts, Dr. Pamela Karmi. Art has been...

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Students from around the globe represent their nations for International Education Week.

Flag parade celebrates students at home and abroad

Beau Sansom, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2022

Waves of multicolored flags fluttered in the wind as a parade of students marched through campus on the brisk morning of Nov. 14.  Domestic and international students alike carried flags that represented...

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Ofrenda set up for the event. Photo by Beau Sansom

Día y Muertos; el viaje del alma por la vida de ultratumba

Beau Sansom, Reportero del Personal
November 14, 2022

La travesía por el otro lado empezó con un paseo hacia El Centro de Diversidad y Equidad (DEC, por sus siglas en inglés) en el salón 105-01 de Black Hall. Después de registrarse en...

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