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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

Provided by Rebecca Lubas

Not your average librarian: Rebecca Lubas

Danny Dang, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2021

Dean of Libraries Rebecca Lubas has had a lot on her plate recently, having to juggle and deal with many recent events and occurrences.  Lubas has worked hard with the Brooks Library team finding opportunities...

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Contractors hard at work to complete the Health Sciences building before spring quarter

Health Sciences building pushes opening back to spring quarter

Katherine Camarata, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2021

The opening date for the new Health Sciences building has been pushed back to March 29, 2022, according to Capital Planning and Projects Director Delano Palmer.  There have been a number of supply...

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CWU aims to expand Nicholson Pavilion and Purser Hall by 2023

CWU aims to expand Nicholson Pavilion and Purser Hall by 2023

Katherine Camarata, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2021

On the horizon for CWU in 2022, the historic Nicholson Pavilion will have its first major upgrade since its construction in 1959.  Approximately $55.5 million has been designated for the expansion...

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Study abroad to resume January 2022

Study abroad to resume January 2022

Stephen Martin, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2021

The Office of International Studies and Programs (OISP) has announced the resumption of study abroad programs in January 2022. The OISP hopes to educate students about opportunities for studying abroad...

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Table event gives students a refresh on services and resources available

Table event gives students a refresh on services and resources available

Danny Dang, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2021

The Resource Refresher is an event for students who need a reminder of what they have access to benefit them. This event had tables to connect students with what CWU has to offer. Some of the organizations...

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Courtesy of CWU Hype

CWU embraces Native American Heritage Month

Chuck Dickson, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2021

November is Native American Heritage Month, and CWU will have multiple events to include the CWU community in the celebration of culture. Marna Carroll, director of American Indian Studies, provided...

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(Left to right) Annemarie Albright, Leia, McWilliams, Danielle Hegarty

Breaking the Stigma: Anxiety

Katherine Camarata, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2021

“You have your conscience in your head telling you what is good and what is bad,” freshman theatre design and production major Annemarie Albright said. “[With anxiety], it feels like I have two of...

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Presentation given at local middle school to raise opioid awareness

Danny Dang, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2021

Morgan Middle School brought together the Ellensburg school district, Ellensburg Police Department and many medical health resource representatives to talk about the trends of opioid related cases within...

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Counterfeit blue percocet pills like these often contain or are laced with fentanyl and are at the center of this epidemic (Posted by Ellensburg Police Department Facebook page)

Local first responders and police work to combat fentanyl overdoses

Omar Benitez, Contributor
November 11, 2021

Four to six minutes. That's all the time EMS teams have to try to prevent permanent brain damage in a person who is overdosing on fentanyl and has stopped breathing, according to Rich Elliot, deputy chief...

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El Zodíaco Familiar blends Chinese zodiac with Mexican and Chicane culture

Katherine Camarata, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2021

Upon entering the El Zodíaco Familiar exhibit at the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, dozens of students, faculty and community members encountered a vast array of vibrantly-decorated creature heads mounted...

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Courtesy of CWU Cheer/Stunt Team Facebook page

Blewett Pass accident causes fatality of CWU student

Star Diavolikis, News Editor
November 9, 2021

Kyra Nelson, a 23-year-old CWU student from Wenatchee, passed away from an accident on Blewett Pass Saturday afternoon. Her 2007 Toyota Corolla crossed the median line into oncoming traffic, spun, and...

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EQUAL students table at the teach-in, chalk art was created at the event, Geraldine O'Manhony gave a speech and CWU students and community members attended the teach-in together, bringing families and friends.

“LGBTQ2IA+ teach-in” educated community on inclusivity and issues surrounding it

Stephen Martin, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2021

Faculty, students and community members came together Monday night for an LGBTQ2IA+ teach-in in front of the Brooks Library. This teach-in was an action taken by the library in response to a vandalism...

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