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

The registrar office is located in room 140 in
Boullion Hall.

Degree checkout springing towards graduation

Dez Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2019

With CWU Commencement approaching, seniors are setting their sights on June to finally graduate and take on the real world. However, preparation for senior year can be more complicated than it might seem....

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Discussion about free speech on campus sparked by protest

Discussion about free speech on campus sparked by protest

Mariah Valles, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2019

Patriot Prayer stood in front of Black Hall to voice their opinions on primarily First and Second Amendment rights. The group held American and “Don’t Tread on Me” flags. About 100 people attended...

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Lind Hall is being renovated because new windows are being installed, but will still be in use for all classes
held inside the hall during construction.

Lind Hall construction to make the building cooler

Nick Tucker, Senior News Reporter
April 10, 2019

Construction in Lind Hall has blocked off one of the first floor entrances as contractors replace the old steel windows. The project is being run by Construction Coordinator for CWU Facilities, Bill Lovell,...

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George Bellah, Associate Professor of theatre, presents a Distinguished Alumni Award at the CWU Alumni Banquet in the SURC Ballroom. The banquet
included alumni as far back as 1968.

Distinguished alumni honored at banquet

Nick Tucker, Senior News Reporter
April 10, 2019

CWU alumni were recognized for their achievement and philanthropy at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on April 5. After pleasantries and dinner, board member of the CWU Alumni Association,...

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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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