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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

State of emergency declared due to measles outbreak

State of emergency declared due to measles outbreak

Jack Belcher, News Editor
January 30, 2019

Washington state health officials declare a state of emergency after recent measles outbreak in the state. While the outbreak is still located hours away from Ellensburg, measles is one of the most...

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This piece, by Glen L. Bach titled Lost & Found was created in 2018. The piece was categorized as Encaustic. Pictured here is a gentleman who observed the piece for quite some time.

Faculty exhibit gives Ellensburg community perspective on art

Payton Parke, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2019

The biennial faculty art exhibit is underway. This a faculty led art show displaying all of their pieces and work. It kicked off Jan.15 and is open daily to students and the community at the Sarah Spurgeon...

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Nick On The Rocks is a popular show about geology on KCTS 9. It is hosted by CWU's own professor, who is also a nationally recognized geologist, Nick Zentner. Season 3 of the show beings January 24th and will be screened here on campus.

Prof. Zentner rocks into new season on PBS

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019

Nick Zentner, a senior lecturer at CWU in geology, has the opportunity to tell geological stories by hosting a show called “Nick on the Rocks.” The series is a five minute program shown sporadically...

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Gov. shutdown could affect students

Gov. shutdown could affect students

Nick Jahnke, Senior Reporter
January 23, 2019

Correction 1/26/19: The government was re-opened on a temporary basis yesterday, Jan. 25. As of today, the government is expected to remain open through Feb. 15, 2019.   The partial-government...

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Gender diversity at CWU is top 10 percent in nation

Gender diversity at CWU is top 10 percent in nation

Nick Tucker, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019

CWU has been recognized by College Factual, one of the largest college information and ranking companies in the US, for its population’s gender diversity, according to CWU Public Affairs Coordinator...

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Gov. Inslee pardons marijuana convictions

Gov. Inslee pardons marijuana convictions

Nick Jahnke, Senior Reporter
January 23, 2019

According to Governor Jay Inslee’s web page, thousands of Washington residents with misdemeanor marijuana possession charges face an offer by Inslee via the Marijuana Justice Initiative. The initiative,...

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Gaudino gives annual State of the University address on Jan. 15

Gaudino gives annual State of the University address on Jan. 15

Nick Jahnke, Senior News Reporter
January 16, 2019

The annual State of the University Address was a celebration of CWU’s culture and its accomplishments in recent years. CWU President James L. Gaudino and Board of Trustees Chair Ron Erickson recounted...

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Gregg Heinselman begins his new position as Dean of Student Success starting Winter Quarter.

New Dean of Student Success

Payton Parke, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019

Correction 1/24/19: The last paragraph of this story states that ASCWU President Edith Rojas encouraged students to call Gregg Heinselman "triple G". Rojas did not encourage students to call Heinselman...

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Dr. Amy Claridge of the Family and Consumer Sciences Department motivates the meeting as 2018-2019 Faculty Senate Chair.

Faculty senate meeting overview

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019

Last week was the first monthly faculty senate meeting of the quarter. Here are the most important topics discussed during the meeting. These topics have the potential to be talked about all quarter and...

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ust a few miles outside Ellensburg, the wind farm lies up in the hills and provides energy for much of Kittitas County.

Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility

Nick Jahnke, Senior Reporter
January 16, 2019

If you were to drive about 25 minutes east of Ellensburg on Vantage Highway, you would begin to notice the pillars of wind turbines looming in the hills. On the north side of the highway, these turbines...

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Sonic and Dutch Bros lead project to revamp downtown Ellensburg

Sonic and Dutch Bros lead project to revamp downtown Ellensburg

Rune Torgersen, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2019

The beginnings of a new construction site have been visible from the I-90 for the better part of six months now. The old Bar 14 restaurant on Canyon Road near the I-90 overpass was demolished early last...

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Manweller announces resignation from Washington state legislation

Manweller announces resignation from Washington state legislation

Jack Belcher, News Editor
January 10, 2019

Correction 1/10/19: The original story incorrectly stated that Manweller was pressured to step down from his position as representative after multiple allegations of sexual assault. Manweller was accused...

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