By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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

Fee dropped on developmental classes

Fee dropped on developmental classes

Amy Morris, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2019

A recent decision was made by ASCWU to drop a $500 fee that was charged for each development class that students take. With tuition already being expensive for students to pay off, the fee only added on...

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Showcasing student success

Showcasing student success

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2019

Last week the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (CLCE) put their community service work on display for the CWU community to see. According to Maurice Watkins III, a program leader within the...

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New Changes to the SURC Dining Facilities

New Changes to the SURC Dining Facilities

Amy Morris, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2019

Dean Masuccio, the director of dining facilities, has introduced some new changes. New food choices have been introduced, food stations have changed the way they operate and the seating arrangements have...

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‘Burg runs for the brave

‘Burg runs for the brave

AJ St. John, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2019

Run For the Brave (R4B) has been dedicated to first responders that have died or been injured in the line of fire. R4B started as a fundraiser for those who served during 9/11. Over 100 participants either...

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Is graduate school right for you?

Is graduate school right for you?

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2019

Leina Diamond attended the “Applying for Grad School” workshop put on by Career Services last week. “I wanted to have more information on how to apply because I’m starting to fill out applications...

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Rep. Schrier talks healthcare, impeachment

Rep. Schrier talks healthcare, impeachment

Nick Tucker, News Editor
October 16, 2019

At her 20th town hall, Congresswoman Kim Schrier answered questions asked by her constituents on topics ranging from healthcare and immigration to the presidential impeachment inquiry.  Schrier was...

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Club Senate discusses budget

Club Senate discusses budget

Will Ortner, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2019

CWU’s Club Council held their first meeting of fall quarter on Oct. 9 to discuss the addition of a Funds Council. The hot topic of the night for the club representatives was the change in how clubs could...

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Washington state health board bans flavored vaping products

Nicholas Tucker, News Editor
October 9, 2019

An emergency ban on the sale of flavored vaping products has been approved by the Washington State Board of Health. This follows an executive order by Governor Jay Inslee, calling for a ban lasting 120...

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Vape ban affects local businesses

Vape ban affects local businesses

Nicholas Tucker, News Editor
October 9, 2019

“Hello, [Ruze] 509, we’re going out of business,” the cashier of Ellensburg’s specialty vape shop said answering the phone. On Sept. 27, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee announced an executive...

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CWU welcomes new northside dining facilities

CWU welcomes new northside dining facilities

AJ St. John, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019

At the beginning of fall quarter, an expansion of available dining services has accompanied the new hall, Dugmore. The Northside Commons joins Holmes Dining Room, and North Village Cafe as a dining facility...

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New cybersecurity center trains and protects

New cybersecurity center trains and protects

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019

CI Security (CIS), a cybersecurity company, has made Ellensburg the home for its second operations center. According to Garrett Silver, CEO of CIS, the company chose Ellensburg over Denver, Colorado Phoenix,...

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ASCWU: Who and what you need to know

ASCWU: Who and what you need to know

Will Ortner, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019

On Oct. 2, students filed into the SURC Pit for their second chance to meet their ASCWU representatives for this academic year. Students who attended the meeting or watched the live stream of the meeting...

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