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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

Protesters marching at March For Your Rights protest across campus.

“Education, not Deportation:” March For Your Rights marched through the rain

CWU has become a regular host of student protests. Following the protest against CWU budget cuts, the Environmental Club hosted a protest called “March for Your Rights”.  Students as well as citizens...

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Abortion protest and counter-protest breaks out in front of Discovery Hall

Parker Wood
May 22, 2025

A Christian anti-abortion group named “Tiny Heartbeat Ministries” came to Central Washington University and Western Washington University with signs of “lives violently taken” in front of Discovery...

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Board of Trustees accept S&A budget proposal, but only for a year, in “middle ground” decision

Board of Trustees accept S&A budget proposal, but only for a year, in “middle ground” decision

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 16, 2025

The Board of Trustees (BOT) voted in favor of a motion to approve the Services and Activities Committee’s (S&A) proposed budgets, but with a few additional stipulations. The proposed budgets, impacting...

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"NO FREE SPEECH WITHOUT FREE PRESS!”  Students lead protest against mass defunding

“NO FREE SPEECH WITHOUT FREE PRESS!” Students lead protest against mass defunding

Ethan Kennedy, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2025

“No free speech without free press.” This was the slogan heard across campus, along with many other chants in protest of the defunding of student media, and other organizations at CWU.  Students,...

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Cyber-bullying Fizzes during the CWU student government election cycle

Cyber-bullying Fizzes during the CWU student government election cycle

Kyley Glenn, Lead Reporter
May 15, 2025

ASCWU candidates received days of consistent public backlash on the anonymous student app Fizz during the open election period. The app has no official affiliation to CWU, and the controversial posts led...

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College of Arts & Humanities and College of Sciences find new deans

College of Arts & Humanities and College of Sciences find new deans

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2025

Two new deans have been appointed at CWU following an expansive nationwide search. Christopher Redfearn will now lead the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH), and Julie Baldwin will lead the College of...

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“This election has gone to a dark place” – ASCWU election stirs up controversy on Fizz

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2025

Following the start of voting in the 2025-2026 ASCWU election on Monday, the student-only social media app Fizz has become a platform for anonymous accusations and controversy surrounding a variety of...

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Letter from The Editor: On the Protest

Letter from The Editor: On the Protest

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2025

Today exceeded every expectation we had, and we are truly grateful. To the 300+ students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members who joined us on our protest today, we would like to thank you. We...

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UH-60 flying towards CWU.

A Black Hawk helicopter lands at CWU: A training event turns into a community experience

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2025

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter landed at CWU for the first time in recent years. The helicopter was part of a larger training event hosted for ROTC and Air Force students at CWU to get hands-on experience...

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A Q&A with ASCWU presidential candidate Hondo Acosta-Vega

A Q&A with ASCWU presidential candidate Hondo Acosta-Vega

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 1, 2025

The Observer sat down with all three ASCWU presidential candidates, in person, to ask them about their past, views and goals as presidential candidates at CWU. Each candidate was provided with the same...

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A Q&A with ASCWU presidential candidate Alexis Jolivette

A Q&A with ASCWU presidential candidate Alexis Jolivette

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 1, 2025

The Observer sat down with all three ASCWU presidential candidates, in person, to ask them about their past, views and goals as presidential candidates at CWU. Each candidate was provided with the same...

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A Q&A with ASCWU presidential candidate Eli Alvarado

A Q&A with ASCWU presidential candidate Eli Alvarado

Brandon Mattesich, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 1, 2025

The Observer sat down with all three ASCWU presidential candidates, in person, to ask them about their past, views and goals as presidential candidates at CWU. Each candidate was provided with the same...

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