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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

CWU considering 26 budget reduction ideas

CWU considering 26 budget reduction ideas

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
June 25, 2020

In an effort to alleviate a $12 million budget deficit, CWU’s President’s Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC) has proposed 26 different ideas to reduce expenses on campus. In a memo to CWU President...

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Kittitas County enters phase three

Kittitas County enters phase three

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
June 23, 2020

As of June 23, Kittitas County has been approved by the state to enter phase three of Gov. Inslee’s phased reopening plan. Phase three lifts new restrictions, outlined in a county public health department...

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Kittitas County applies for phase three

Kittitas County applies for phase three

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
June 18, 2020

On June 18, Kittitas County submitted an application to enter phase three of Gov. Jay Inslee’s phased reopening plan. Phase three would lessen restrictions to allow nonessential travel, more businesses...

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Kittitas County to request move to phase three

Kittitas County to request move to phase three

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
June 17, 2020

Kittitas County’s Incident Management Team (IMT) announced in a press release it has begun drafting an application for the county to enter phase three of Gov. Jay Inslee’s phased reopening plan. This...

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Enrollment for CWU professional pilot program suspended

Enrollment for CWU professional pilot program suspended

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
June 17, 2020

CWU’s professional pilot program will no longer accept new enrollees. Students who were already accepted into the program for the fall have had their admission to CWU rescinded, while current students...

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ASCWU letter outlines claims of systemic racial issues on campus

ASCWU letter outlines claims of systemic racial issues on campus

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
June 13, 2020

Echoing the sentiments of Ellensburg protesters over the last week, two ASCWU members released a letter saying CWU has “continued to fail faculty and students of color over and over again.” Introduced...

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Protester confirmed to have COVID-19

Protester confirmed to have COVID-19

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
June 8, 2020

An individual at both the June 1 and 2 protests for racial equality in Ellensburg tested positive for COVID-19. The county’s Incident Management Team (IMT) is in contact with the individual. A Kittitas...

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Protesters continue to rally in Ellensburg, despite fears of violence

Protesters continue to rally in Ellensburg, despite fears of violence

Nicholas Tucker and Mitchell Roland
June 6, 2020

Hundreds of protesters filled the streets of Ellensburg on Friday to continue protesting national systematic racism and police violence. Almost 300 protestors marched from Barge Hall down Main Street...

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ASCWU requests final exams be made optional

ASCWU requests final exams be made optional

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
June 6, 2020

ASCWU signed and released a letter calling on administration and faculty to immediately make all final exams optional. This decision comes following consideration of the novel coronavirus pandemic and...

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Staff face furloughs, reduction in hours during summer

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
June 5, 2020

Due to a “significant” impact on the university’s budget due to COVID-19, CWU President James L. Gaudino announced a reduction in staffing over the summer in an email this morning. According...

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National Guard works with local food bank

Michelle Reyes, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2020

Second Harvest Inland Northwest is a non-profit organization in Spokane. This organization has provided food in the Inland Northwest since 1971. It distributes over two million pounds of free food each...

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ASCWU election results are in

Abigail Duchow, Senior Reporter
June 3, 2020

The 2020-21 ASCWU Executive Board has been officially voted for and results are in. Overall, there were 560 votes cast for the ASCWU elections.    ASCWU President: Mickael Candelaria The...

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