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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

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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ASCWU encourages students to share opinions

ASCWU encourages students to share opinions

February 14, 2019

President James L. Gaudino and ASCWU President Edith Rojas announced in a press release that an open listening forum will be provided to CWU’s student body on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in...

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Students could see an increase in fees

Students could see an increase in fees

Nick Jahnke, Senior News Reporter
February 14, 2019

Several on-campus groups  have requested to raise their quarterly student fees, including the SURC, Student Medical and Counseling Clinic (SMaCC) and tutoring services. If all requests are approved, the...

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$35 million funding request for final construction stages of new health sciences building

$35 million funding request for final construction stages of new health sciences building

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2019

A $35 million request by the health and science department to secure the final stage of state funding for the construction of the new health and science building is under consideration by the state of...

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Hertz Hall is soon to be demolished. However, the building is temporarily being used for police training.

Hertz Hall awaiting demolition

Nick Jahnke, Senior Reporter
February 14, 2019

Hertz Hall is set to be demolished by the end of February 2019. CWU plans to construct a new health sciences facility in its place, according to CWU Chief of Staff Linda Schactler. Hertz Hall has been...

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Gail Mackin Associate Provost of Undergraduate and Faculty Affairs speaks to the audience and board members during February's Faculty Senate Meeting.

Overview of faculty senate meeting

Payton Parke, Senior Reporter
February 14, 2019

New Update to MyCWU Page The MyCWU student page is where you check your holds and where you enroll for classes as well as financial aid rewards. Gail Mackin, Associate Provost of Undergraduate and Faculty...

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Campus has now collected over a foot of snow. The irrigation canal freezes over and all of the ducks have now left.

“Snowpocolypse” hasn’t stopped classes

Nick Tucker, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2019

Ellensburg has gotten the most snow of any year since winter 2016, in what has been dubbed the “snowpocolypse.” Since a large weather system moving in from the Pacific Ocean brought snow first to Seattle...

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Active shooter false-alarm: How the students feel

Active shooter false-alarm: How the students feel

Mariah Valles, Alexa Murdock and Jack Belcher, Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, and News Editor
February 14, 2019

The CWU Rave Alert! System informed students, faculty and staff of an active shooter threat nine minutes after the first 911 call on Feb. 6. That is about the time needed to complete the procedure, according...

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CWU students in lockdown at the SURC Rec Center

University says student overheard conversation about possible threat, triggered ROTC protocol

Jack Belcher, Alexa Murdock, and Mariah Valles
February 8, 2019

An emergency response update regarding the active shooter threat on Feb. 6 places the responsibility on “a student” who “overheard” a conversation in the CWU Case Management Services Office in...

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