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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

Students find themselves working 40-hour weeks

Students find themselves working 40-hour weeks

Felicia Kopperdahl, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2015

Many Central students have turned to employment to alleviate college expenses. Some students are taking multiple classes along with a “work now, play later” kind of attitude. Robbie Rutherford,...

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Hash oil: the future of extraction

Hash oil: the future of extraction

Kyle Fenton, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2015

Over the past decade, dabbing has flourished in marijuana culture, from the underground scene to mainstream. The word “dab” can function as both a noun and a verb. A “dab” in today’s language...

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E-cigs: what's not so great about them

E-cigs: what’s not so great about them

Bradly Smith, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2015

Electronic cigarettes, or “e-cigs,” have been making a huge impact on the tobacco scene over the past several years. In 2014 alone, roughly $2 billion was spent on e-cigs in the United States. According...

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Central students subject to email scam

Central students subject to email scam

Martha Cardenas, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2015

On Jan. 13, some Central students became victims to a University Employee Payroll Scam. Student employees were receiving emails indicating a change in their human resource status. Scams can be used...

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Central encourages diversity around Ellensburg

Central encourages diversity around Ellensburg

Tera Stenhouse, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2015

About 10,000 students call Ellensburg home, but many feel as though they don’t always belong. According to the United States Census Bureau, Ellensburg is not necessarily known for its diversity. In...

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Tragic accident in Los Angeles last Nov. leaves university in shock

Tragic accident in Los Angeles last Nov. leaves university in shock

Kyle Fenton, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2015

Friday, Jan. 30, marked the 49th day since the passing of two Central University English as a Second Language (UESL) students. The importance of the 49th day since death, in some Japanese cultures,...

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STI rates on the rise around the state

STI rates on the rise around the state

Simone Corbett, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2015

With over 3,000 condoms picked up by Central students since winter quarter began, the Central Wellness Center has been hard at work. As sexually transmitted infections (STI) rates are continually rising...

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Central considers moving Public Relations to College of Business

Central considers moving Public Relations to College of Business

Aaron Kunkler, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2015

Recently, there has been discussion about moving the public relations program from the communication department, a subset of the College of Arts and Humanities, into the College of Business. The idea...

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Sparrow Club teaches kids how to help others in medical need

Felicia Kopperdahl, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2015

The local non-profit organization Sparrow Club, which is partnered with the Central Athletics department, is turning heads because they’re “helping kids help kids” in medical need. Nancy Wilson,...

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Science Phase II construction update

Science Phase II construction update

Bradly Smith, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2015

The mild weather this winter has played a significant role in keeping Science Phase II construction on schedule. “We are on schedule to be done by the projected date,” said Ryan Swartz, the project...

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Students push for fresh produce in Central Market Place

Students push for fresh produce in Central Market Place

Tera Stenhouse, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2015

Lately there has been a push by students for more fresh produce in the Central Market Place and C-Store because of the desire to be able to cook healthy meals from their dorm rooms. Steven Walsh, senior...

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Update from the Faculty Senate

Update from the Faculty Senate

Aaron Kunkler, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2015

The monthly faculty senate meeting today saw the passage of a two motions, and an in-depth explanation of the inner workings of Responsibility Centered Management (RCM). George Clark, vice president...

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