The Observer

Historic tuition cut for Central students

Forrest Hollingsworth and Jonathan Glover
October 7, 2015

Until recently, the cost of higher education had been on the rise, but in a historical decision by the Washington state legislature, tuition is finally seeing a decrease. "I hope that the recent decrease...

Central welcomes largest freshmen class since 2010

Jonathan Glover, News Editor
October 7, 2015

If you noticed Central’s campus is a little more crowded than last year, you’re not alone . After last year’s record low enrollment, this fall’s incoming first-year students is Central’s largest...

Provost of four years resigns

Jonathan Glover, News Editor
October 3, 2015

In an announcement that stirred the Central community, Marilyn Levine, provost and vice president for Academic and Student Life of four years, is resigning effective Nov. 1. Her declaration was made public...

Five dead in Aurora Bridge bus crash

Julia Moreno, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2015

September 27, 2015 update at bottom of story. Four college-aged Chinese exchange students were killed Thursday on Seattle’s Aurora Bridge when the charter bus in which they were riding collided with...

Four-year senior administrator to resign Nov. 1

Jonathan Glover, News Editor
September 22, 2015

Update Monday, Sept. 28 at 9 p.m. According to Marilyn Levine, who announced her upcoming resignation last week, she will remain in Ellensburg while the university searches for a replacement. Levine...

Krusin’ Kittitas Burnouts and Car Show to be held this weekend

Justin Phan, Staff Reporter
August 3, 2015

On August 8th, the annual Kruisin’ Kittitas Burnouts and Car Show will be hosted on Main Street in Kittitas. The event will be hosted by Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce. The event expect to have...

Student Employees: Balancing summer classes and work

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
August 3, 2015

Making the decision to work while taking courses in the summer is something students really need to think about before saying yes to both given the time crunch summer presents. This very decision...

Bigger brewery, bigger batches for Iron Horse

August 1, 2015

Iron Horse Brewery, Ellensburg based brewer of the critically and publically acclaimed Irish Death dark ale sold in five states, is expanding its production facility and capacity for the first time since...

Fish Food Bank: A crucial money-saver for residents and college students

Justin Phan, Staff Reporter
July 21, 2015

Ellensburg’s local food bank, Fish, is currently residing in rented space, on account of a fire last year. They are now located within three rooms, with less than 3,500 square feet, behind the Mercer...

Shiny new Science II on schedule

Matt Escamilla
July 19, 2015

Providing opportunities for students and its faculty is the purpose of a university, and modernizing the campus with new structures and technologies will ensure it continues to accomplish that goal for...

Students Have Mixed Opinions on Plan for Big Capital Budget

Forrest Hollingsworth, Staff Reporter
July 19, 2015

For the second budget year in a row, Central has won Washington State legislators’ favor. The university has been awarded a staggeringly large capital budget fund of more than $95.2 million dollars according...

Central Faculty Votes for No Confidence in Education Associate Dean

Randi Gibbons, Staff Reporter
July 17, 2015

On June 3, a confidence/no confidence vote was cast in relation to the ability of Associate Dean for Education, Dr. Virginia Erion to fulfill the requirements of her station. The voting ballot called...