The Observer

Heat raises concern for safer practicing of kayaking along the Yakima River

July 17, 2013

BY Joseph Bauman Staff Reporter The Yakima River is a popular attraction to many Central Washington University students, as well as locals. During the heat of summer, students find the river a relaxing...

Incoming freshman set to arrive on campus throughout the summer for orientation visits

July 9, 2013

Since 1892, Central Washington University has been serving students in Ellensburg. Since that year, Central has seen an increase in the number of students enrolled each year. Central is projecting that...

Phase II of new science building approved; state-of-the-art plans in the making

July 9, 2013

By ALEA THORNE Staff Reporter The Washington State Legislature has approved the construction budget of $61 million over two years for the new science building at Central Washington University. The...

Student tuition at Central is set to freeze its rates from 2013 to 2015

July 9, 2013

By ALEA THORNE Staff Reporter For the first time since 1986, the tuition increase at Central Washington set by state legislature will freeze for the biennial year from 2013 to 2015. According to...

Primate Behavior program to continue in wake of chimps’ departure

July 8, 2013

By PATIENCE COLLIER Staff Reporter As the last two chimpanzees at the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute, Tatu and Loulis, are expected to depart for a sanctuary in Canada by September 1st,...

City hall meeting discusses recent heroin overdoses

June 27, 2013

By DEANNA BANGS Staff Reporter Recent heroin overdoses, deaths, and arrests led to the rally of community members to find solutions to drug-related issues. Local police, medical doctors, emergency...

Evening of recognition acknowledges exemplary students and staff

May 30, 2013

by JULIA MARTINEZ, staff reporter Last Wednesday night at the 16th Annual Evening of Recognition, 33 students, staff and faculty were recognized for their contributions to the university and were presented...

Central chimps may be transferred to Canadian sanctuary

May 29, 2013

By PATIENCE COLLIER, SANTOS HERRERA, DEREK SHUCK The fate of the remaining two chimps in the Chimpanzee Human Communication Institute has been decided by the Friends of Washoe board, which voted...

New SEOI online forms, app to be rolled out next week

May 24, 2013

By JULIA MARTINEZ, staff reporter Dwindling response rates on Student Evaluation of Instruction forms have led to major updates, which will be distributed the week of May 27 to Central students. “SEOIs...

Holocaust survivor shares story and offers insight

May 16, 2013

BY JULIA MARTINEZ, staff reporter Wednesday night in the Jerilyn S. McIntyre Music building, Edith Eger was met with a standing ovation following her powerful story about how she survived...

Body ID’d, police suspect heroin OD

May 15, 2013

By PATIENCE COLLIER, staff reporter A dead body was found on Sunday afternoon in Kiwanis Park. Police believe the cause of death to be a heroin overdose, pending a toxicology test. The victim...

Campus recycling is not fulfilling potential

May 15, 2013

By EVAN PAPPAS, staff reporter Tons and tons of recycling and trash are produced by Central every year, but while quite a lot of waste is properly recycled, there is so much more that could be done. Steve...