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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

2019 Off-Campus Housing Fair shows living options for students

2019 Off-Campus Housing Fair shows living options for students

Ben Wheeler, Online/Social Media Manager
May 9, 2019

Today, the annual Off-Campus Housing Fair took place on the SURC’s east patio, with tables set up for representatives of various property ownership groups, as well as representatives for specific properties....

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Representative Drew Hansen (center left) who wrote HB 2158, with some of the student legislative liaisons
who helped him get the bill passed (left to right) Zack Turner (CWU), Adan Espino (University of Wash-
ington), Henry Pollet (Webster Washington University).

Student helps others: Financial aid bill passes

Nick Tucker, Senior News Reporter
May 9, 2019

Funding bill passes With the help of students across the state of Washington, including one from CWU, a bill has been passed in the Washington House of Representatives. The bill is the largest single...

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(Left to right) Joshua Nelson-Ichido, Jamie Gilbert, Dr. Meaghan Nolte and Dr. Arrington Stoll listen to Mariah Greenaway leading discussion with the student audience.

Mental health stigma discussed

Nick Tucker, Senior News Reporter
May 8, 2019

A discussion on mental health led by four CWU faculty members was attended by about a dozen students on Wednesday, May 1. The event was hosted by the CWU Communications Department Honor Society Lambda...

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Faculty senate speaks on university advancement

Faculty senate speaks on university advancement

Dez Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2019

According to CWU Provost Katherine Frank, 92 faculty members are registered to attend commencement Concerns over the low number was discussed amongst faculty senate members on May 1 at the faculty senate...

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College of Arts and Humanities honors students and faculty

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2019

The College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) year end celebration was tonight in the SURC Ballroom. The celebration recognized students and faculty within the college. The Thomas Gause Award for Achievement...

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Makeshift lightsabers stand at the ready for the lightsaber combat demonstration.

May the fourth be with you

Rune Torgersen, Online and Social Media Manager
May 4, 2019

May 4, or “May the Fourth,” is considered a holiday by fans of the “Star Wars” movie franchise. This is because the date sounds like the series’ slogan, “may the force be with you,” when...

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Spring Quarter Wildcat Success Day showcases variety of resources for students

Spring Quarter Wildcat Success Day showcases variety of resources for students

Ben Wheeler, Online/Social Media Manager
May 4, 2019

On Friday, May 3 the 2019 Spring Quarter iteration of the Wildcat Success Day took place on the SURC East Patio.  The event had two lines of tables set up parallel from one another, with each table or...

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The risk of contracting an STI increases in those who do not practice safe sex. Condoms like those pictured above can lower the chances of an STI, although it
is still important to get tested.

Campus offers free STI tests

Dez Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2019

The Get Yourself Tested event offers free STI testing services to students in an attempt to increase awareness about sexually transmitted infections. The event is coming to campus May 8-9 from 11 a.m....

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Jasmin Washington is the ASCWU President-elect.
She won the election by 63 votes.

ASCWU election results are in

Nick Tucker, Senior News Reporter
May 2, 2019

Correction 5/2/19: As of the time that this article is released, the results have been finalized and are no longer preliminary. The results are in for the 2019-20 ASCWU elections. Jasmin Washington...

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Possible cuts to work study program

Possible cuts to work study program

Nick Tucker, Senior News Reporter
May 2, 2019

Next year, work study funding may be cut by over half due to the White House’s proposed 2020 budget. Every year, the White House sends a proposed budget to Congress which may or may not be approved....

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Shooter investigation closed

Shooter investigation closed

Mariah Valles, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2019

CWU Police completed a two-month long investigation after the active shooter false alarm on Feb. 6. Students can expect an after action report in the coming weeks and an active shooter training video early...

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ASCWU candidates gear up for the final vote

Rune Torgersen, Online and Social Media Manager
April 24, 2019

With about 24 hours left until the end of this year’s ASCWU election, the candidates took the stage one last time earlier today to participate in their final public debate. Set in the SURC Theatre, the...

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