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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

Kim Schrier (left) and Matt Larkin (right) take to the stage for the Congressional Debate. Photo by Brevin Ross.

Schrier and Larkin battle it out for House seat at Congressional Debate

Evan Couch and Omar Benitez
October 31, 2022

Incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Kim Schrier and her Republican challenger Matt Larkin faced off during their congressional debate on Oct. 28 at McConnell Hall. The debate marks the last time the two...

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Photo of CWU campus. Photo Courtesy of CWU Flickr

CWU enrollment on a decline

Megan Rogers, Senior Reporter
October 28, 2022

Enrollment numbers at CWU have been down for over a decade, according to Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration, Joel Klucking. The Board of Trustees (BoT) met on Oct....

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ASCWU President Luis Reyes. Photo courtesy of Luis Reyes

Q & A with ASCWU President Luis Reyes

October 26, 2022

What inspired you to get involved with student government? Those who came before me were huge inspirations. Much of my involvement within the university was ignited by peers like me who wanted to see...

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Washington wildfire. Photo courtesy of CWU Flickr

Rain helps with Washington’s poor air quality

Evan Couch, News Editor
October 26, 2022

After Seattle measured the worst air pollution in the world Thursday, Oct. 20 according to IQAir due to wildfire smoke, a few days of rain over the weekend helped bring the air quality back to more normal...

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Multiple CWU campus buildings faced power outages

Multiple CWU campus buildings faced power outages

Omar Benitez, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2022

Residents of Dugmore Hall were left without power late at night on Oct. 18.  “When I went to go up stairs in the elevator I hit four for the fourth floor and everything started flickering,” Dugmore...

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Photo courtesy of Central Transit

Planned flood reduction project planning underway for Ellensburg

Omar Benitez, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2022

The Middle Reach Reecer Creek flood reduction project began the last phase of construction on Oct. 17. The project’s aim is to reduce the impacts of flooding on the Reecer and Currier creeks and the...

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ASCWU Board of Directors at a public meeting. Photo by Megan Rogers

ASCWU stresses the need for a new vice president

Megan Rogers, Senior Reporters
October 21, 2022

“Transitioning into my role [as president]  has been increasingly difficult…because I have to play a game of what is worth more of my time,” Luis Reyes, ASCWU President said, in the ASCWU BOD meeting...

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Recreation Sports Complex eliminates drop-in hours

Recreation Sports Complex eliminates drop-in hours

Evan Couch, News Editor
October 19, 2022

The start of the 2022 fall quarter brought many new changes to CWU and what campus has to offer for students. The Recreation Sports Complex (RSC) on campus is no exception to these changes.  The complex,...

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Photo of CWU Wildcat Neighborhood Farm. Photo courtesy of Carina Gaz

CWU awarded silver STARS in sustainability

Megan Rogers, Senior Reporter
October 19, 2022

CWU received silver STARS in sustainability from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) on Sept. 16.  The Sustainability Tracking, Rating and Assessment &...

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Photo courtesy of ESD

Ellensburg School District issues vote of no confidence for superintendent

Kat Cardenas, Copy Desk
October 19, 2022

The Ellensburg School District issued a no confidence vote concerning superintendent, Jinger Haberer. The concern arose due to several major points that were presented by the Ellensburg Education Association...

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Ellenburg looks to build a strong skate community through youth. Photo courtesy of Pexels

Ellensburg supports skateboarding in the community

Evan Couch, News Editor
October 12, 2022

The city of Ellensburg Parks and Recreation department is offering skateboarding lessons for ages eight and up.  Participants can choose from two, one hour lessons or four, one hour lessons. The days...

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Beauchamp hopes to help multiple aspects of the Ellensburg community.
Photo courtesy of Sarah Beauchamp

Sarah Beauchamp looks forward to new position on Ellensburg City Council

Zaire Eltayeb, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2022

Sarah Beauchamp was recently voted into the Ellensburg City Council and said she is excited to fulfill her new role. Beauchamp discussed how she is going to help the community and what her focus will...

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