In less than 24 hours the most downloaded app in the world, TikTok, was subsequently banned and then unbanned just a couple days before Donald Trump began his second term as president of the United States....

In Ellensburg, CWU’s winter quarter can be difficult for both students and staff. In a poll posted on the Observer’s Instagram, CWU students were asked how they get to class in the winter. 49% of students...

Washington was one of 21 states to implement an increase in minimum wage at the start of the new year. The wage went from $16.28 per hour to $16.66 per hour. Many student workers are receiving minimum...

According to an email sent out by CWU police, multiple motorized scooters have been reported stolen starting on Wednesday. The email details two possible suspects, both listed as male and around the ages...

TikTok is a platform with over 1 billion active monthly users. It is used by over 50% of adults under the age of 30 and unless the Supreme Court acts soon it is facing a nationwide shutdown. Why is...

James E. Brooks Library is where many CWU students find themselves diving into their studies and furthering their academic knowledge. However lately, staff and students are filled with complaints about...

Central Washington University is home to students from around the country, but it also has the pleasure of receiving many international students. CWU international students come from all across the globe...

The 2024 elections saw Cory Wright, a CWU alum, reelected to his position as Kittitas County Commissioner. Wright first took up this role in 2018 when the former commissioner, Paul Jewell, resigned and...

During the holiday season, many students return to their hometowns and spend time with their families or friends. Meanwhile, people can expect that there will be many expenditures like food, travel expenses...

Budget cuts at CWU have led to reduced staff and increased workloads across campus. For the 2024-2025 school year, there have been budget cuts due to low enrollment rates and retention of students.  On...

CWU is home to multiple Colleges each with their own programs and achievements. However, not every college receives equal funding. For example the College of Arts & Humanities received a total budget...

According to a recent survey of nearly 4,000 college students across 16 different countries from the Digital Education Council (DEC), more than 85% of respondents said they used Artificial Intelligence...