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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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Muslim Student Association meeting virtually attacked

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
April 15, 2020

The Muslim Student Association’s beginning of the quarter Zoom meeting was hacked and harassed, with a viewer sharing their screen across the entire meeting, drawing profane things and making racist...

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Professors adapt to online courses

Professors adapt to online courses

Nicholas Tucker and Bailey Tomlinson
April 15, 2020

With the transition to entirely online classes, students are not the only ones facing a learning curve as the quarter begins. CWU professors are also working to adapt as they move a diverse array of classes...

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CWU will not reschedule spring commencement

CWU will not reschedule spring commencement

Mitchell Roland, Senior News Reporter
April 13, 2020

CWU has officially decided against rescheduling spring 2020 commencement due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In an email sent today signed by CWU Interim Provost Lynn Franken and Faculty Senate Chair...

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No reduction in force announced

No reduction in force announced

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
April 9, 2020

President James L. Gaudino announced CWU would not reduce staff through June 30 at the April 9 board of trustees (BOT) meeting. Additionally, he announced that all Cabinet members including himself have...

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SB 5395 mandates comprehensive sex ed in Washington schools

Abigail Duchow, Senior Reporter
April 9, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 27 requiring comprehensive sexual education to be taught in public schools in the state of Washington. The bill will change how sex ed is taught in grades K-12. Requirements...

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Stay-at-home orders impact local businesses

Stay-at-home orders impact local businesses

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
April 9, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Ellensburg businesses are learning to adjust to a new reality. Gov. Jay Inslee issued a stay-at-home proclamation for the state on March 23 in an effort to prevent...

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Longtime Kittitas resident dies from COVID-19 complications

Mariah Valles, Orientation Editor
April 8, 2020

A longtime and respected Kittitas County resident has died from COVID-19 complications, according to the Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD). This is the first COVID-19 related death for Kittitas...

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Spring quarter fees announced

Spring quarter fees announced

Austin Lane and Bailey Tomlinson
April 4, 2020

An email was sent to the student body from President James Gaudino detailing which fees the university would be waiving for the upcoming spring quarter. This information was sent out 11 days before the...

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ASCWU calls for trustee apology, resignation

ASCWU calls for trustee apology, resignation

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
April 2, 2020

In response to statements made by Board of Trustees (BOT) member Gladys Gillis calling for the university to lay off employees as a cost saving measure, ASCWU members have signed a letter rejecting her...

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Board of Trustees member calls for ‘firm action’ in the form of layoffs

Board of Trustees member calls for ‘firm action’ in the form of layoffs

Bailey Tomlinson, News Editor
April 1, 2020

“We need to set our concerns about employee welfare aside and maintain the priority of university welfare,” said Board of Trustees (BOT) member Gladys Gillis at the livestreamed March 31 meeting. The...

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County implemented no rules prohibiting CWU from postponing commencement

County implemented no rules prohibiting CWU from postponing commencement

Mariah Valles, Orientation Editor
March 30, 2020

With growing numbers of COVID-19 cases in Washington state and the U.S., measures are being taken to flatten the curve of the disease’s spread. For CWU seniors, this included the cancellation of spring’s...

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COVID-19 restrictions mandated but not enforced

Abigail Duchow, Senior Reporter
March 29, 2020

The “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order mandates that all people in Washington State must immediately cease leaving their home except to do essential activities like grocery shopping, getting medical services...

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