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

Editors note: A thank you to my staff

Editors note: A thank you to my staff

Mariah Valles, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2019

Well, friends. This is the last issue of winter quarter. It’s hard to believe it has already come and gone. This was my first quarter as The Observer’s Editor-in-Chief. Prior to this quarter,...

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Update to academic alert system

Update to academic alert system

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2019

The academic alert system CWU currently uses was introduced in 2015-2016. Before the current system was put in place faculty had to log in via email with credentials. After that they would be taken to...

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Streamlining the Flow of Textbooks at the Wildcat Shop

Streamlining the Flow of Textbooks at the Wildcat Shop

Nick Tucker, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2019

The Wildcat Shop’s bookstore has seen changes over the past few years, most notably the Fall 2017 introduction of the textbook counter, which is fully staffed by employees who retrieve items for students....

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ASCWU has an open public meeting in the SURC pit every Monday. From left to right: Leah Mobley, Jocelyn Matheny, Bailey Klinker, Edith Rojas, Kane LeMaster
and Claire Anne-Grepo.

ASCWU offers chance to win $500 scholarship

Nick Jahnke, Senior News Reporter
February 28, 2019

At the ASCWU public meeting on Monday, Feb. 25, Vice President of Student Life and Facilities Jocelyn Matheny announced that ASCWU had recently opened up a feasibility survey to students. The survey is...

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Paper applications such as this will no longer be necessary with CWUs new online system.

All departments now offer online applications

Payton Parke, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2019

Students can now apply for majors and minors online with a new E-Form. Students can also drop majors or minors in this same E-Form. This E-Form is for all majors and minors that CWU offers. It will...

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Wheel lines are used to irrigate pastures in preparation for growing seasons. During the winter they stand idle.

Fumigation issues concern hay farmers

Nick Jahnke, Senior News Reporter
February 28, 2019

Hay and grain exporters in and around Kittitas County are attempting to cut processing costs by skipping fumigation of their timothy hay. According to the Organization of Kittitas County Timothy Hay Growers...

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Students pay over $1,900 in fees each year

Students pay over $1,900 in fees each year

Payton Parke, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2019

Each quarter, a student at CWU will pay $634.06 in fees. Annually, this adds up to a total of $1,902.18 for a three-quarter academic year. In comparison, tuition for one quarter costs $2,056.50. Fees...

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Trump signs bill to keep government funded, declares national emergency

Trump signs bill to keep government funded, declares national emergency

Nick Jahnke, Senior News Reporter
February 22, 2019

On Friday, Feb. 15, Trump declared a national emergency on the border, asserting that the movement of criminals and illegal immigrants from Mexico to the U.S. constituted a reasonable threat to national...

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Narcan nasal spray can reverse the effects of an opioid
overdose until proper medical care can be given.

Students who bring overdose victims to hospital won’t be charged with possession

Nick Jahnke, Senior News Reporter
February 22, 2019

The number of drug and alcohol-related emergencies involving CWU students has risen over the last year, according to Wellness Center Assistant Director Doug Fulp. Fulp said that he attributes the rise...

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The fourth floor silent study area is known to be used for student athletes in need of quiet time. Because of this, many other CWU students avoid the fourth floor because of excess noise, despite the silence request, and retreat to the third floor.

Brooks Library opens student common area

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2019

Brooks Library opened a new student common area located on the second floor on Feb.12. The opening of the common area was a process to make the library more functional for students. The reorganization...

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A Piper Arrow PA-28-181 owned by the CWU aviation program parked just outside of the hangar at Bowers Airfield north of campus. The aviation program owns a total of 23 aircrafts.

A takeoff in aviation legislation

Nick Tucker, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2019

State Representative of District 13 Tom Dent has introduced three aviation-related bills in an effort to address worker shortages and boost funding for airports. “Our aviation industry is facing a...

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Spencer Brown, Vice President of the Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking Club, asks a question to the university officials during the open student form on Feb. 14.

Students ask for more active shooter training, the university responds

Alexa Murdock, Assistant Editor
February 20, 2019

CWU is working on creating an emergency situation training video in response to the Feb. 6 active shooter false alarm. Answering students’ questions during an open forum on Feb. 14, CWU Police Chief...

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