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

Young professionals celebrate success

Young professionals celebrate success

Mariah Valles, Online Editor
May 16, 2018

Ellensburg Downtown Association (EDA) is hosting the first Young Professionals Week or “YoPro”  May 15-17. The three-day event has a purpose of helping the younger generation of Ellensburg gain connections...

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Dr. Geraldine OMahony and others, sent by the National Democratic Institute, went to Lebanon to observe their first democratic election.

CWU faculty oversees election in Lebanon

Jack Belcher, Senior News Reporter
May 16, 2018

Dr. Geraldine O’Mahony from the Office of the Associate Provosts at CWU was recently in Lebanon to observe their first democratic election in nearly a decade. While O’Mahony does work at CWU, she was...

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Kevin Brett running into retirement

Nicholas Tucker, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2018

When he started writing at 8 years old, Kevin Brett never imagined what would follow: a distinguished and accomplished career which put him in print news, California politics, the semiconductor industry...

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An Ellensburg police officer performs a traffic stop at around 1 a.m. on a Thursday night.

Keeping the Peace

Henry Crumblish, Scene Editor
May 16, 2018

Every weekend hundreds of students descend on the downtown Ellensburg area like a plague of locusts. The rabid pack of wildcats hit the downtown bars like clockwork in search of cheap alcohol and much...

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Dr. Hall mourned by friends and family

Dr. Hall mourned by friends and family

Mathilde Angeledei, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2018

Former professor Dr. Raymond Anthony Hall died peacefully in his home of Ellensburg at the age of 69 on Saturday, April 7. Dr. Hall’s life was worthy of an adventure novel: it was the type of story...

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Andrea Terry, who has worked at the C-Store since fall of 2017, recalls an instance when someone purchased 4 cases of 12 oz. cans of Red Bull at once in an effort to clear out their meal plan money. This totals over 250 dollars.

C-Store stocks up for spring spending spree

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2018

Here’s a friendly reminder to students: spend all of your Connection Card balance before leaving campus to enjoy your summer break. Start shopping the C-Store soon so you don’t have to deal with long...

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Deans Reflect on a Year With New Budgeting Model

Deans Reflect on a Year With New Budgeting Model

Eric Rosane, Co-Editor
May 9, 2018

Deans from CWU’s four colleges met last Monday, May 7 at the provost’s quarterly budget summit meeting to give presentations on implementing each college’s budget next year, review expected expenses...

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Watkins welcomes all

Watkins welcomes all

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2018

Vice President for Equity and Community Affairs Elect Maurice Watkins has a mission to make everyone at CWU feel welcome. The sense of belonging is important for any incoming student, whether they are...

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Rockin’ out at the Red Horse

Rockin’ out at the Red Horse

Jack Belcher, Senior News Reporter
May 9, 2018

Rockin the Red Horse is a hodgepodge of events, live music and fundraisers that took place the weekend of May 5. Rockin the Red Horse (formally known as “Iron Horse Trail Motorcycle Show”), is an event...

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College of Arts and Humanities recognizes students and faculty

College of Arts and Humanities recognizes students and faculty

Natalie Hyland, Co-Editor
May 9, 2018

On Tuesday, May 8, students, staff and faculty of the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) gathered in the SURC to recognize their peers for their exceptional work this year. In total, eight undergraduate...

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Jeff St. John is one of two officers being promoted.

CWUPD continues restructuring

Miles King, News Editor
May 2, 2018

Starting May 1, two CWU Police Department employees will begin new positions. Corporal AndyBayne and Officer Jeff St. John will both become sergeants. Bayne, a CWU graduate with a law and...

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VP elect ready for office

VP elect ready for office

Mathilde Angeledei, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2018

Claire-Anne Grepo was elected Vice President for Academic Affairs on April 18. She is a sophomore pursuing a Russian and political science double major. Grepo will take office in Fall 2018 and replace...

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