The Observer

Clarification: ASCWU responds to concerns regarding role of police on campus

Morgana Carroll, News Editor
May 24, 2023

The Observer posted an article on May 10 titled “Transgender students face uncertainty over whether preferred names will be allowed for commencement.” There were some inaccuracies that need to be addressed...

The decline of local newspapers: How journalism is affected

MJ Rivera and Mykah Koke-Filimaua
May 24, 2023

Local newspapers are becoming few and far between. Mike Gallagher worked at Ellensburg’s local newspaper, The Daily Record, for 25 years as a reporter and managing editor. He said journalism is different...

Tips from the City of Ellensburg in case of flooding

Anna Fridell, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

Flooding in Ellensburg was reported on May 2 for roughly a week due to a quick turnaround of warm temperatures and rapid snow melt from Naneum Canyon in Kittitas County, according to Public Information...

Meet your new ASCWU president: Malik Cantú

Anna Fridell, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

ASCWU President Elect Malik Cantú said he is looking forward to being a resource for students with a strong leadership team alongside him going into the 2023-2024 academic year. “I am so incredibly...

EQuAL, Q*Fam and Kittitas Pride kick off Pride month celebrations

Beau Sansom, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

“Pride means a bunch of different things to a bunch of different people,” Equality through Queers and Allies (EQuAl) Vice President Jessica Berkey (she/he) said. “Pride to me is being happy with...

Activism and social change take the spotlight in annual Day of Action event

Ryan Gildersleeve, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

For those who are passionate about social change and activism, there are a variety of ways to connect with and speak with other like minded individuals. At CWU, an annual event entitled the “Day of Action”...

Budgeting for the future: CWU budget impacted by 20% drop in enrollment

Beau Sansom, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

The Faculty Senate hosted a budget presentation to assess the financial state of CWU and solicit input on systemic solutions on May 10. Chief Financial Officer Joel Klucking led the presentation and reported...

CWU Archivists and students search Washington land deeds for racial covenants

Morgana Carroll, News Editor
May 17, 2023

The Ellensburg Archive Center holds over 26,000 cubic feet of documents in their storage, and a group of researchers has taken it upon themselves to sift through them with a goal in mind. Assistant...

Mental health training required for law enforcement

Megan Rogers, News Editor
May 17, 2023

The Ellensburg Police Department (EPD) has seen an increase in calls related to mental health issues from 2015-2022, according to the Daily Record. According to the Daily Record, “In 2015, EPD reported...

Breaking News: Ellensburg School District experiences lockdown after warning of “imminent threat”

Morgana Carroll and Katherine Camarata
May 10, 2023

Ellensburg High School (EHS) Principal Beau Snow made an email announcement to students and parents that there was a lockdown in process on May 10 at 1:03 p.m. This was announced after KitCom, a civilian...

National shortage of therapists affecting CWU’s Student Counseling Center staffing

Megan Rogers, News Editor
May 10, 2023

The Student Counseling Center, located in the CWU Ellensburg campus, is currently having hiring difficulties due to the national shortage of therapists, according to Director of Counseling Cindy Bruns. To...

ASCWU responds to concerns regarding role of police on campus

Morgana Carroll, News Editor
May 10, 2023

ASCWU perspectives on police presence ASCWU Vice President Brady Smith said he thinks the new police workgroup is the best way to handle the discussion of police on campus, due to the shared governance...