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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

NARCAN saves lives

NARCAN saves lives

NIcholas Tucker, News Editor
October 31, 2019

Between Oct. 17 and 18, Ellensburg police officers responded to two overdoses within 16 hours. In both cases, officers recognized that the overdoses were related to opioids and were able to provide emergency...

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Career fair making connections

Career fair making connections

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2019

Career Services helps prepare students for life after college. One of the ways they help students is by hosting the Fall Career, Internship and Grad School Fair, which took place on Oct. 23. Attending...

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301 makes changes for safety

301 makes changes for safety

Will Ortner, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2019

Under new nighttime management, Club 301 has made changes to make the bar a safer and more appealing place for CWU students to go to on weekends. Son of the owner, Ryan Kellogg, recently took over as the...

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Vaping industry’s smoking ruins

Vaping industry’s smoking ruins

Will Ortner, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2019

On Thursday, Oct. 10, the Washington State Board of Health approved an emergency ban of flavored vaping products, preventing the products from being sold. The ban will last until at least until Feb. 7,...

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‘On the cusp of greatness’

‘On the cusp of greatness’

Nicholas Tucker, News Editor
October 24, 2019

CWU President James Gaudino announced his three long term university goals at the fall 2019 State of the University Address. CWU will strive to reduce its campus carbon footprint by 5%, increase freshman...

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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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