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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

Cle Elum to open new summer Public Market

Cle Elum to open new summer Public Market

Jackson Sorensen, Staff Reporter
June 2, 2021

The Cle Elum Downtown Association is hosting their own local business market. Every Saturday, excluding July, of the next three months, the Cle Elum Downtown Association will host this market from 10 a.m....

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Well known Ellensburg business gets a rebrand

Well known Ellensburg business gets a rebrand

Jackson Sorensen, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2021

The Yellow Church Café has been a part of the Ellensburg community for over 100 years, and has been the home of many successful businesses. However, they have rebranded and it is now known as the Ellensburg...

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Courtesy of CWU Recreation

CWU asks ‘water you waiting for?’

Jackie Tran, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2021

In an effort to encourage students to stay hydrated, CWU has paired with Total Wellness to offer the program “Water You Waiting For?” Students are given a free water bottle and can gain a prize through...

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Housing offers $3,000 discount on resident contracts

Housing offers $3,000 discount on resident contracts

Sam Harris, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2021

Housing is offering a $3,000 discount for the 2021-2022 academic year for students living on-campus. To be eligible, students must apply for their housing and meal contract by June 1. There is no limit...

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Photo Courtesy of Kittitas Police Department (Facebook)

Dynamite on Clark Street

Libby Williams, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2021

Roses are red, violets are blue, and one Kittitas resident’s garden almost “blue” up.  On May 13, Kittitas Officer Brian DeFrang received an email from Chief Chris Taylor about a mason jar of...

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COVID-19 affects how students prepare for finals week

COVID-19 affects how students prepare for finals week

Justin Zabel, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2021

Ryan Arboleda, a student research assistant majoring in biology, had to adapt his study habits during the pandemic. “I think the biggest change that has happened for finals week is I used to be a...

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The Beat Drop

Sean Bessette, Assistant News Editor
May 19, 2021

The real is back, the ‘ville is back. It took 1,120 days for J. Cole to release his sixth studio album, “The Off-Season,” the follow-up to his 2018 album, “KOD”. Instead of being in connection...

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Ellensburg sees better weather and more police cars

Ellensburg sees better weather and more police cars

Libby Williams, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2021

The number of law enforcement driving around Ellensburg has seemed to increase in recent weeks, including vehicles from other cities and counties.  State Trooper John Bryant said it can be chalked...

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CWU researchers develop space-based system to rapidly detect large earthquakes, tsunamis

CWU researchers develop space-based system to rapidly detect large earthquakes, tsunamis

Justin Zabel, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2021

CWU geophysicist Timothy Melbourne and his colleagues reported the development of a global earthquake monitoring system based on measurements of crustal deformation that can be detected by Global Navigation...

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CWU forms partnership with TimelyMD to create WildcatCare 365

CWU forms partnership with TimelyMD to create WildcatCare 365

Jackson Sorensen, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2021

For the past year, a partnership between CWU and TimelyMD has created an online resource for students that provides healthcare services at no charge. Students are able to access immediate care for medical...

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CWU adjusts summer orientation for COVID-19

CWU adjusts summer orientation for COVID-19

Jackie Tran, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2021

While the COVID-19 vaccine will be required for students attending on campus in the fall, the vaccine will not be required for the summer orientation event. Still, organizers strongly encourage getting...

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APOYO offers volunteering opportunity

APOYO offers volunteering opportunity

Sam Harris, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2021

Summer is right around the corner, meaning many students will suddenly have holes in their schedules. Volunteering can be a great opportunity to not only fill that hole, but also help out the community...

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