By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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

News: Central plans to host powwow on campus

News: Central plans to host powwow on campus

March 24, 2014

BY EVAN PAPAS, Assistant News Editor   Central has been approved for a $6,750 grant from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to support a Central hosted Powwow. Michelle Cyrus, Diversity Officer...

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News: BOD prepares for upcoming election period

News: BOD prepares for upcoming election period

March 21, 2014

BY AARON KUNKLER, Staff Reporter Elections for Central’s student Board of Directors (BOD) will be held next quarter. The  Associated Students of Central Washington University Board of Directors...

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News: Wanapum dam leak reveals bones

News: Wanapum dam leak reveals bones

March 19, 2014

BY BARBARA LEWIS, Staff Reporter Human remains have been found at the Wanapum Dam last week in an archaeological find that state archaeologists are still investigating. “Any time human remains...

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Central’s ROTC takes first place at 8th brigade Army ROTC Ranger Challenge

Central’s ROTC takes first place at 8th brigade Army ROTC Ranger Challenge

Colt Sweetland, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2014

Central’s Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Ranger Challenge Team took first place at the 8th brigade Army ROTC Ranger Challenge Competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Feb. 28 and March 1. The...

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News: Central’s rugby team goes to varsity

News: Central’s rugby team goes to varsity

March 13, 2014

BY JOHN JORDAN, Staff Reporter Central Washington University is one of the few universities or public colleges in the country that has recognized men and women’s varsity as a varsity sport in its...

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News: ASCWU-BOD supports ending tuition freeze

News: ASCWU-BOD supports ending tuition freeze

March 13, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter Central’s student government opted for moderate tuition increases on an annual basis over either a large increase in tuition or cuts in programs and staff for...

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News: BOD prepares for upcoming election period

News: BOD prepares for upcoming election period

March 13, 2014

BY AARON KUNKLER, Staff Reporter Elections for Central’s student Board of Directors (BOD) will be held next quarter. The Associated Students of Central Washington University Board of Directors is...

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News: Wanapum dam leak reveals bones

News: Wanapum dam leak reveals bones

March 13, 2014

BY BARBARA LEWIS, Staff Reporter  Human remains have been found at the Wanapum Dam last week in an archaeological find that state archaeologists are still investigating. “Any time human remains are...

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News: STEM majors win place in  Samuelson renovations

News: STEM majors win place in Samuelson renovations

March 9, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter Locating departments in Samuelson has been subject to change, due to the legislature’s preference in funding science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)...

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Health Department raises cancer, STD vaccine awareness

Colt Sweetland, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2014

On March 12, the Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD) will be hosting an event in the SURC pit where they will provide free Human Papilloma virus (HPV) Vaccines to students. The vaccine...

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News: Marijuana moratorium causes problems

News: Marijuana moratorium causes problems

March 7, 2014

BY BARBARA LEWIS, Staff Reporter Cle Elum got its first medical marijuana collective about eight months ago, the Greener Frontier Collective, and now city officials are attempting to shut it down. “The...

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News: Central students get involved

News: Central students get involved

March 1, 2014

BY AARON KUNKLER, Staff Reporter The Center for Leadership and Community Engagement gives Central students the opportunity to get involved in the Ellensburg community. “We see that it is essential...

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