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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

These chairs are to remain unoccupied to honor the soldiers that didn’t come home. One chair will be sent to
the Veterans Center at CWU and the other will split its time between the different CWU ROTC departments.

San D. Francisco campaign thanks CWU

Jack Belcher, News Editor
April 10, 2019

The San D. Francisco Awareness Campaign provided two symbolic chairs to CWU to honor the sacrifice of POW/MIA soldiers. The campaign was represented at CWU by Terri Francisco-Farrell, sister of Major San...

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Tonights Open Mic Night at The 1891 Bistro

Tonight’s Open Mic Night at The 1891 Bistro

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
April 4, 2019

Open Mic Night at The 1891 Bistro was tonight. It started at 8 p.m. and was for anyone and everyone who wanted to show off their talents or enjoy the live performances. Participants could sing, play...

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Policy change allows student teachers to walk in spring

Policy change allows student teachers to walk in spring

Nick Tucker, Senior News Reporter
April 3, 2019

Students with full-time internships or student teaching in the fall can now walk at commencement in the spring due to a recent change to CWU policy. This change has been spearheaded by ASCWU VP for Academic...

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Sturgeon rode a palomino gelding named Ottis in the class for regionals. Regionals was held at the show that UW hosted at the Monroe fairgrounds in March.

Equestrian team competes at Stanford

Nick Tucker, Senior News Reporter
April 3, 2019

Madison Sturgeon will be representing the CWU equestrian team in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) zones competition at Stanford University. This follows Sturgeon placing 2nd at regionals...

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Students from Valley View Elementary stood silently on the sidewalks as the procession for Deputy Ryan
Thompson passed by. Many students held American flags.

Support shown for fallen Deputy Ryan Thompson on March 28

Nicholas Tucker, Senior News Reporter
April 3, 2019

Hundreds of people from across the country and beyond came to Ellensburg March 28 to celebrate the life and support the family of one of their own. Deputy Ryan Thompson of the Kittitas County Sheriff’s...

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Candidates for ASCWU introduce themselves at club senate meeting

Candidates for ASCWU introduce themselves at club senate meeting

Jack Belcher, News Editor
April 3, 2019

ASCWU candidates introduced themselves and their platforms to students at the CWU Club Senate Meeting on Wednesday March 27. There are currently six open positions on ASCWU: President, VP of clubs and...

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ASCWU has an open public meeting in the SURC Pit every Monday.

ASCWU warns about Patriot Prayer

Ben Wheeler, Online/Social Media Manager
April 3, 2019

A warning about an Ellensburg and CWU campus visit by the controversial group Patriot Prayer later this weekend (Friday and Saturday) was issued by the ASCWU Student Government during their April 1 public...

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Rep. Manweller on the House floor.

Manweller settles wrongful termination lawsuit against CWU for $155,000

Mariah Valles, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2019

Editor's note: This is an updated version of a story that was originally published 4/2/19. Matt Manweller, former CWU professor and state representative, settled a wrongful termination lawsuit against...

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Campus Activities host first ever laser tag in SURC

Campus Activities host first ever laser tag in SURC

Rune Torgersen, Online & Social Media Manager
March 30, 2019

Campus Activities held the first laser tag event in the SURC Ballroom tonight, March 30. A DJ played music and about 150 students participated in the event. Campus Activities Special Events Coordinator...

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Washington State measles outbreak update

Cassandra Hays, Scene Editor
March 20, 2019

Dr. Jerome Adams, 20th Surgeon General of the United States, visited the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic in Seattle on March 7 to discuss the current measles outbreak in Washington state. Since Jan....

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How to deal with the stress of finals week

How to deal with the stress of finals week

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2019

With finals week approaching, it’s important for students to know that the university offers multiple activities on campus to help manage stress. Brooks Library will be hosting two events during finals...

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The Central Transit buses have been offering a free service to CWU students for the last nine years. The service became free to all Ellensburg residents in 2016. The
transit system has been steadily growing in popularity ever since.

Central Transit looks to improve their free service

Nick Jahnke, Senior News Reporter
March 8, 2019

City of Ellensburg’s Central Transit is taking steps to get the word out about the free transport service and improve it to better serve the community. Central Transit offers free rides throughout Ellensburg...

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