The Observer

Central Police cracks down on campus crime

Aaron Kunkler, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2014

Like most other college universities, Central deals with its share of student citations and complaints. According to Richard DeShields, associate dean of student living, his department receives around...

Central’s crane operator works with a view on Science Phase II

Haley Curl, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2014

Being a tower crane operator might seem like a lonely profession to some people, but not to Lyle Mattheson, the tower crane operator who has been running the red crane at the Science Phase II construction...

Office of Student Success helps freshmen make a mark

Haley Curl, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2014

The Office of Student Success is dedicated to exposing first- and second-year students to every opportunity that could enhance their future. “Our primary reason for existing is to provide support...

Revamped academic alert system

Kyle Fenton, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2014

Over the summer, the Academic Early Alert (AEA) system underwent a major remodel. The goal of the remodeled system was to help instructors communicate concerns they have for specific students. The...

University of Alabama professor speaks on religion and science

R. Troy Peterson, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2014

On Oct. 29, Dr. Phil Bishop of the University of Alabama gave a talk entitled “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Evidence of God in Human Physiology.” The event, originally scheduled to last an hour,...

Voters consider gun initiatives

Colt Sweetland, News Editor
October 31, 2014

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Washington voters will vote on initiative I-594, which would expand background checks on the sale of guns to anyone in the state, and initiative I-591, which would prevent such expansion. Residents...

Online paying fees increase

R. Troy Peterson, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2014

This year, Central’s online convenience fee for credit cards went from $3 to 2.75 percent. While the fee was determined by a third party company‒Higher One‒the reaction of students has ranged greatly. Adrian...

Ebola: symptoms, stats, safety

R. Troy Peterson, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2014

The 2014 Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic has been reported in seven countries since its outbreak. The virus has reportedly infected 8,399 individuals and killed more than 4,500, according to a recent...

Open mic discussion on marijuana provides citizens with opportunity to voice opinions

Chace Davy, Assistant News Editor
October 24, 2014

The Kittitas County Commissioner elections are coming soon and candidates Obie O'Brien and Steve Verhey are trying their best to win over the last few voters that may be undecided. Verhey held an informal...

No late night bus

Cooper Wortley, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2014

A few years ago, Central ran a late night transit bus downtown to pick students up from the bars. This was done to discourage drunk driving, as well as to protect homeowners from any destructive people...

The financial truth of partying

Rashay Reading, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2014

It is difficult to walk near the Central campus on a weekend and not hear the sounds of students throwing parties. And although two-thirds of Central students choose to take part in festivities, it...

Ferguson addressed in Ellensburg meeting

Haley Curl, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2014

In light of the events in Ferguson, Mo., residents of Ellensburg convened during a town hall meeting, discussing everything from racism to police-community relationships. “Racism is the belief that...