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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

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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Breaking down the new general education program

Breaking down the new general education program

Jack Belcher, News Editor
April 24, 2019

Jason White hopes that more people attend the next presentation of the new general education program on April 29.  White believes that this program is very important for students to understand. White...

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The legal age to buy tobacco or vape products will be raised from 18 years old to 21 years old. This will go into effect starting January 1, 2020

Smoking age increased to 21

Dez Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2019

The legal age to purchase tobacco, e-cigarettes and vape products, with or without nicotine, was raised from 18 to 21 in Washington state. The law penalizes anyone who sells to underage buyers, usually...

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The problem of retention was brought to attention at the April faculty senate meeting. While new student numbers are rising, those students are not staying at CWU for as long as they previously were.

New programs seek to fight dropping retention

Nick Tucker, Senior News Reporter
April 24, 2019

A university’s retention rate is the percentage of students who stay after their first year of attendance, and CWU’s retention rate is dropping. In 2013 78.9 percent of students kept attending CWU...

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No drought about it, Washington needs water

No drought about it, Washington needs water

Nick Tucker, Senior News Reporter
April 24, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee declared a drought emergency on April 4 in three different ecological zones including the Yakima River Basin. Due to lowering amounts of precipitation and hot, dry forecasts for coming...

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Candidates spread their message at first ASCWU public debate

Candidates spread their message at first ASCWU public debate

Rune Torgersen, Online and Social Media Manager
April 18, 2019

Last night, the first post-primary public debate of this year’s ASCWU election was held in the SURC Pit. Candidates for all the different positions were in attendance, and were presented with questions...

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