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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Tiered course feed held back

May 20, 2014

BY Aaron Kunkler Staff Reporter   Recently, the university’s Budget and Finance Committee approved a measure which would implement a tiered fee system for courses with an online presence...

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Ellensburg public schools pass gender equality policy

May 20, 2014

BY Kristi Young Staff Reporter   In March, the Ellensburg School Board passed district wide Policy No. 3211, which is intended to provide an inclusive approach to transgender students in...

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TOMORROW: SOURCE starts 8 a.m. in the SURC

May 15, 2014

BY ANNIKA LYNCH Staff Reporter   On Thursday, May 15, Central will be hosting The Symposium On University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE) from 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. in the SURC. The...

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Central works on recycling issues

Central works on recycling issues

May 14, 2014

BY R. Troy Peterson Staff Reporter   Central’s recycling program has benefitted the campus and community for years, but some believe the university could be doing better. Jason Scribner...

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WA. Student Association meeting focuses on college affordability for CWU students

May 13, 2014

BY Kelsie Miller Staff Reporter   The Washington Student Association (WSA) held its first 2014 General Assembly meeting at Central last Saturday, where their legislative agenda for the...

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The EverGreen Scene: Commissioners voice concerns on marijuana growers, processors

May 9, 2014

BY Colt Sweetland Assistant News Editor   The Kittitas County commissioners signed new land-use regulations on marijuana, even though they have concerns about the lasting effects marijuana...

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The EverGreen Scene: Marijuana retail lottery winners announced for Ellensburg

May 9, 2014

BY Sullivan Carter Contributing Writer   The release of the marijuana retail lottery results came with good and bad news Saturday. The good news is the state is one step closer to selling...

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TODAY: Voting for the Learning Commons, what you need to know

May 8, 2014

Today, students will vote on whether or not to fund the Learning Commons with a new fee. Central's Learning Commons has not been adequately funded since it's conception, according to Prairie Brown,...

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Fire station bond passes referendum

May 7, 2014

BY Kelsie Miller Staff Reporter   The Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue (KVFR) bond to build a new fire station passed in a special election. The thank you signs that have gone up around...

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Beautiful and Bound: CWU students explore the history of foot-binding

May 7, 2014

BY Observer Staff   Four Central students will be presenting their research on the ancient practice of foot-binding at the Symposium on University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE) on...

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Central prof presents research at international conference

May 7, 2014

BY Patience Collier News Editor   Lacy Ferrell, assistant professor of history, has been researching the educational migrations of children in Africa. Ferrell spent last week at the European...

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TOMORROW: Mary Beth Tinker, of the historic Tinker v. Des Moines case, will speak at CWU

May 7, 2014

BY Kristi Young Staff Reporter Tomorrow, a historic figure who  helped shape freedom of speech rights, will speak at Central Washington University. In 1965, a teenage Mary Beth Tinker made a...

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