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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

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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CWU awarded over $65 million from the legislature for renovations

CWU awarded over $65 million from the legislature for renovations

Mitchell Roland, News Editor
May 19, 2021

During their latest session, the Washington State Legislature awarded CWU more than $65 million which will be used to renovate several buildings on campus. According to a press release from CWU, $55.5...

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A sign of the times: Ellensburg resident uses homemade signs to mark violence

A sign of the times: Ellensburg resident uses homemade signs to mark violence

Libby Williams, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2021

On a corner down North Main Street sits a house like any other, until you notice the 23 wood signs, with the names of 23 black people killed in America burned into each one.  Marie Goheen, an Ellensburg...

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SOURCE goes virtual for a second year.

SOURCE goes virtual for a second year.

Justin Zabel, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2021

For the second year in a row, the Board of Undergraduate Research will conduct the annual SOURCE presentations completely virtually. The way these presentations work is undergrad and graduate students...

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Pack in, pack out: The equestrian team hits the trails for some equine environmentalism

Pack in, pack out: The equestrian team hits the trails for some equine environmentalism

Sam Harris, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2021

On Tuesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 4 the equestrian team organized a cleanup of Durr Road, a dirt road just off of Umptanum Road, where they cleaned up 1,400 pounds of trash.  One day, the equestrian...

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Students respond to fall vaccine requirement

Students respond to fall vaccine requirement

Sean Bessette, Assistant News Editor
May 12, 2021

Following CWU’s announcement mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for fall 2021 quarter, students took to social media to share their feedback. On CWU’s Instagram post regarding the mandate, over 750...

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CWU community invited to attend an anti-racism webinar with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

CWU community invited to attend an anti-racism webinar with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

Jackson Sorensen, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2021

New York Times bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi will meet with members of the CWU community on Wednesday, May 12, during a special one-hour webinar. The event will be taking place virtually on Zoom...

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College of Arts and Humanities hires Veratta Pegram-Floyd as Director of Advising

College of Arts and Humanities hires Veratta Pegram-Floyd as Director of Advising

Jackie Tran, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2021

Mark Meister, the Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities said he was thrilled to hire Veratta Pegram-Floyd as the new Director of Advising for the college. She will begin work on June 15...

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