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: BOD President considers creating Central car contract

News: BOD President considers creating Central car contract

February 23, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter The Central board of directors is working to bring a car rental service to Central in 2014. “They offer the rental cars to people who are 18 or older, which...

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News: New code restricts carnivals

News: New code restricts carnivals

February 23, 2014

BY BARBARA LEWIS, Staff Reporter Ellensburg City Council recently made some changes to the city code, which has made it complicated for a carnival to come into town. “The new code really restricted...

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News: Fire  destroys  students’  apartment

News: Fire destroys students’ apartment

February 21, 2014

BY JOHN JORDAN, Staff Reporter and PATIENCE COLLIER, News Editor Last Wednesday, a fire broke out in two Central students’ off-campus apartment at about 5 p.m. The start of the fire is still...

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News: Construction underway on campus

News: Construction underway on campus

February 18, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter The J8 parking lot south of the Japanese Garden is permanently closed for the construction of Science Phase II, benefitting the Physics and Geology departments. Andy...

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News: Central design professor wins award

News: Central design professor wins award

February 15, 2014

BY MIKAILA WILKERSON, Staff Reporter Andrea Eklund, program coordinator and associate professor of apparel, textiles and merchandising, won the ‘Educators for Socially Responsible Apparel Business...

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News: E-burg works on marijuana legalization

News: E-burg works on marijuana legalization

Colt Sweetland, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2014

The city of Ellensburg is on its way to allowing marijuana businesses within the next few months. Recently, the city council placed a moratorium on marijuana  in Ellensburg to give the council more...

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News: Aviation program will work with new flight-training contractor

News: Aviation program will work with new flight-training contractor

February 14, 2014

BY AARON KUNKLER, Staff Reporter The aviation program at Central will be undergoing some changes with the acceptance of a new flight-training contractor. Last summer, the aviation department announced...

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News: Biology Department receives grant for flow cytometer

News: Biology Department receives grant for flow cytometer

February 11, 2014

BY MIKAILA WILKERSON, Staff Reporter Biology students are in for a treat as they will soon receive a flow cytometer that is coming to the university. Blaise Dondji, Assistant Professor within the...

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News: International Center helps acclimate students

News: International Center helps acclimate students

February 11, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter It is nearly inevitable that foreign exchange students will feel homesick, culture shock or alienation, but the International Center exists to be supportive and...

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News: Central Police working to keep students safe

News: Central Police working to keep students safe

February 7, 2014

BY AARON KUNKLER, Staff Reporter Last summer, a 23-year-old man was stabbed to death on campus at Central. Police were tight lipped on the situation then, and continue to refrain from commenting much...

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ROTC may inherit CHCI facilities

ROTC may inherit CHCI facilities

Colt Sweetland, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2014

  Central Washington University is requesting funds to renovate the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (CHCI) to prepare for the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) to move in. Former...

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News: Wellness Center promotes drug awareness

News: Wellness Center promotes drug awareness

February 2, 2014

BY AARON KUNKLER, Staff Reporter The Wellness Center on campus is trying to raise awareness about prescription drug abuse and potential assistance programs for students at Central. Doug Fulp, a...

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