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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

No Car? No Problem

Tai Jackson, Staff Reporter
August 1, 2018

Many students choose to bring their cars with them when they come to college, but choosing not to bring a car isn’t a bad idea either. There are many ways to get around Ellensburg without having a car...

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Cornerstone Pie, a pizzeria and bar owned by D&M Co-Owners Mark Holloway and Donna Malek, has been on the market for a new owner since April. Eric Rosane/The Observer.

Cornerstone up for sale, D&M look to renew contract with CWU

Eric Rosane, For the Observer
June 4, 2018

D&M Coffee and Cornerstone Pie Co-Owner Mark Holloway disclaimed rumors last Thursday that Cornerstone Pie was shutting down, opting to disclose rather that the local business owners were looking to...

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Park Your Phone When Driving. It’s the Law.

Rachel Greve, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

In the 10 months since the new texting and driving law went into effect, Washington State Patrol have ticketed more than 5,400 drivers and more than 200 in Kittitas County alone. Phone use behind the wheel...

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PANGA lab monitors the West Coast

PANGA lab monitors the West Coast

Jack Belcher, Senior News Reporter
May 30, 2018

CWU Pacific Northwest Geodetic Array (PANGA) receives data from over 1,200 GPS arrays located mainly around the western United States. These GPS devices, known as a geodetic monuments, measure the movement...

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Summer exodus leaves businesses out to dry

Summer exodus leaves businesses out to dry

Nicholas Tucker
May 30, 2018

Ellensburg is a college town and with that comes some unique qualities. In a town of 20,000, roughly half are students, so what happens to the local economy when its population fluctuates greatly as students...

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De-stressing during finals week

De-stressing during finals week

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

Finals week can be stressful. The CWU library and wellness center provide options for students to de-stress and handle the grueling last days of the quarter. Here are some events going on around campus...

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Holmes dining renovations costing over $100,000 were paid for via Fund 573.

Where do student meal plan dollars go?

Bryce Jungquist, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2018

In a previous version of this article, Joel Klucking’s name was misspelled as ‘Joseph Klucking. Small, medium, large and extra large. These are the different meal plan sizes available to students...

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The multicultural center is a part of a proposed SURC expansion. According to Executive Director of Student Involvement Jeff Rosenberry, the expansion should be completed in three to five years.

Expansion plans progress

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2018

The SURC feasibility committee met Monday, May 21 regarding SURC expansion plans and the proposed multicultural center. The committee is planning a two-day trip to visit other student union buildings...

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New general ed framework to connect learning

New general ed framework to connect learning

Jack Belcher, Senior News Reporter
May 23, 2018

New framework that will drastically change general education (GE) requirements at CWU was passed by the CWU Faculty Senate in February. This will be the first change in general education at CWU in over...

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The 50-year CWU time capsule sits in the alumni office in the first floor of Barge until it gets buried.

Be a part of CWU history with SAA

Nicholas Tucker, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2018

CWU history will be made Thursday, May 24 in the Barto Lawn when relics of the present are buried. The CWU Time Capsule, which has been three years in the making, will descend into the ground at 11 a.m....

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CWU names new hall after former psychology professor, receives largest donation in recent history

CWU names new hall after former psychology professor, receives largest donation in recent history

Eric Rosane, Co-Editor
May 23, 2018

A new residence hall being built on the corner of Dean Nicholson Boulevard and Wildcat Way now has name following a $1.2 million donation made to the university from William “Owen” Dugmore, a former...

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