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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Title IX changes will overhaul sexual assault policy at CWU

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
June 3, 2020

When students eventually return to campus, one major change they will find is a change in the processes around sexual misconduct allegations. Originally passed in 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments...

Gaudino outlines changes to campus

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
June 3, 2020

While COVID-19 will likely remain for the near future, campus is being prepped and classes are being planned for students to return for fall quarter. In an email to campus, CWU President James L. Gaudino...

Peaceful protesters rally in Ellensburg

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
June 3, 2020

Chanting “black lives matter” and “no justice, no peace,” several hundred peaceful protesters marched through Ellensburg on Monday, June 1 against police brutality. This was one of several...

Black Lives Matter protest held outside courthouse

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
May 31, 2020

A small protest of about 10 people was held outside of the Kittitas County Courthouse in conjunction with protests taking place around the country on May 30. Protests are being held in response to the...

Kittitas County enters phase two

Mariah Valles, Orientation & Photo Editor
May 27, 2020

As of this morning, Kittitas County is officially in phase two of Gov. Inslee’s phased reopening plan. Currently, the county has 79 confirmed COVID-19 cases, but according to Kittitas County Public Health...