The Observer

CWU switches to Outlook for email; Office 365 now available for students

Colt Sweetland, News Editor
October 4, 2014

Beginning in early September, Central’s Information Services department began migrating from Novell GroupWise to Microsoft Outlook as its primary mail client for students. In addition to the switch...

Founder of “To Write Love on Her Arms” urges students to reach out about depression, addiction, self-harm

Spencer Baker, Special to The Observer
October 3, 2014

The founder of the non-profit group To Write Love On Her Arms reminded an intimate crowd in the SURC Thursday night that everyone has a story worth sharing. “Your story matters,” Tworkowski said,...

Treatment and transport for student drug or alcohol overdoses may cost thousands

Colt Sweetland, News Editor
October 3, 2014

During Wildcat Welcome Weekend, four Central students overdosed from either drugs or alcohol, and each student was transported to the hospital. According to Rich Elliott, Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue...

Letter to the Editor

October 3, 2014

In April, Central entered into a contract with IASCO Flight Training of Redding, California requiring the program to start training on September 15, splitting ties with Midstate Aviation over accreditation...

Strange smell leads to Meisner Hall evacuation

R. Troy Peterson, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2014

On September 25, residents in Meisner Hall were evacuated from the premises due to the presence of a noxious odor. Lucas Kleven, a freshman from Granite Falls, was present during the evacuation. “It...

The SURC’s floor gets remodeled, along with updates to the recreation center

Colt Sweetland, News Editor
October 2, 2014

During the summer, the Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC) has undergone several renovations. The recreation center, which includes the gym, fitness centers, basketball courts and running...

Zipcars available for students to rent, rate starts at $7.50 an hour

Chace Davy, Assistant News Editor
October 2, 2014

They’re sitting in designated parking spaces at the Student Union and Recreation Center. After a lengthy deliberation process, Zipcars have made their appearance on Central’s campus. Zipcar...

First student government meeting highlights new voter registration, updates to mascot’s uniform

Julia Martinez, Online Editor
September 30, 2014

The Associated Students of Central Washington University Board of Directors met for the first time on Monday in the SURC Pit among a crowd of over 15 students, emphasizing a push toward freshmen registering...

Science Building Phase II

August 5, 2014

By Austin Bennett “I see only good things for students and staff for the new science building,” Fernando Galven said. Fernando is a 26 year old Administrative counselor and science recruiter...

Chestnut Construction Continues

July 29, 2014

By Forrest Hollingsworth Construction is heavy on Chestnut Street right now and it appears it will be staying that way for a little while longer. The Ellensburg Public Works department, alongside hired...

CWU’s ROTC Program Struggles with Outdated Building

July 26, 2014

By Kyle Fenton Peterson Hall, or the ROTC building, has been out dated and on the brink of being condemned since Lieutenant Colonel Scott Carpenter has been here at CWU. It is ironic the lack of...

Businesses Change Focus to Survive the Slow Summer

July 26, 2014

By Forrest Hollingsworth According to Central Washington University’s Organizational Effectiveness Office, as of October 2013, eleven thousand students attended CWU. That’s not a small number, and...