The Observer

5 things students should know from the State of the University address

Colt Sweetland, Assistant News Editor
January 13, 2015

Last Monday, Central’s President, James Gaudino, met with the board of trustees in McConnell hall and addressed several current projects and issues facing the administration and the university. Here...

Disability awareness on the rise

Haley Curl, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2014

Disability awareness is spreading across the country, as diagnoses become more exact, and assistance becomes more of a priority. The United States Census Bureau’s website says 19 percent of Americans...

Service animals help students in need

Aaron Kunkler, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2014

Some students at Central may require assistance from various animals to go about their day. According to Josh Jones, disability and accessibility coordinator at Central, there are two categories which...

Central Access provides reading services for students nationwide

Rashay Reading, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2014

Central Access isn’t something heard about often, but it is a large part of the disability services at Central. The program provides students with access to alternative media such as books in braille...

Students with disabilities have options available for testing on campus

R. Troy Peterson, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2014

For Central students with disabilities, not being able to test in a regular classroom does not have to be a hindrance. The ADA policies on testing are made available at Central’s testing center, located...

Central’s ROTC relocating to Lind Hall

Haley Curl, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2014

The Chimpanzee Human Communication Institute (CHCI) building has recently become a study hall for the athletics department. The ROTC programs had requested use of the building, but did not receive the...

CWU considers alternative heat production

Aaron Kunkler, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2014

Central, along with the city of Ellensburg is looking into the possibility of switching to a new biomass boiler. Central is a centrally heated university, with the heat supplied from a facility located...

MIP charges carry significant impact on student life

R. Troy Peterson, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2014

For underage students at Central, being caught in possession of alcohol can result in either a court date or a date with Student Rights and Responsibilities. Derrick Clarit Greg Margheim, a bike...

NASA awards $184k to CWU professor

Rashay Reading, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2014

Dr. Darci Snowden received a grant from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to do scientific research on the Cassini Solstice Mission. She is currently working on interpreting data for...

Student government planning wildcat statue

Aaron Kunkler, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2014

If a proposal from the Student Government gains enough support, Central may boast a wildcat statue sometime soon. According to Rob Lane, vice president for Student Life and Facilities, this project...

Women’s and gender studies minor expanding

R. Troy Peterson, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2014

In a world of shifting gender roles, Central students are learning to critically examine the issues in the women’s and gender studies minor. Judith Hennessy is an associate professor of sociology...

Feminist Club promotes equality

Haley Curl, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2014

Feminism, despite its evolution, has collected a negative connotation over the years. The goals of Central’s Feminist Club are to clarify its meaning and promote awareness. “There are a lot of reasons...