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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

(From left to right) Pablo Ruelas, Job Place and Claire Olney have fun with the world map in the SURC by marking places they have been. have lived, and would like to go.

International Education Week comes to CWU

Kejuan Coleman, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2018

Correction 11/16: The original story stated that the Global Thanksgiving was to be held at the Baptist Church Recreational area. It will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church at 5th and Pine.   The...

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Lanzce Douglass is the developer of the new apartment complex and has proposed 10 buildings on the site.

Apartment complex being constructed near Alder

Nick Jahnke, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2018

By fall of 2019, there will be a new apartment complex for CWU students and Ellensburg residents. Douglas Properties, a Spokane based apartment rental agency, is constructing a 10-building complex at the...

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 Front Desk Office Assistant Sione Sausau helps students check in for tutoring.

Learning Commons Innovative Tutoring plans for students

Kejuan Coleman, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2018

One of the most important things for any college student is to know how and where to get help in their classes. Tutors can help students excel in courses by maintaining proficiency, but they can also be...

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The fireplace in Moore Hall commons isn't needed just yet, now that the heaters have been fixed.

Heating back on in Moore Hall

Jessica Perez, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2018

During a routine maintenance inspection of all the buildings on campus, Moore Hall’s heating system was found to be unresponsive due to a malfunction with the heat exchanger part of the system. As of...

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Dugmore Hall is expected to open in fall 2019. Located on noth campus, the hall will provide approximately 400 beds for on-campus housing.

CWU feeling the pressure of rising enrollment

Miles King, Editor in chief
November 8, 2018

Rune's story On a cold Ellensburg evening in late 2016, junior broadcast journalism major Rune Torgersen was hanging out in his Getz Short apartment with some friends. He felt a drip on his bed and...

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Mario Alfaro is the owner of the Red Pickle food truck.

Red Pickle food truck moves to a restaurant

Will Ortner, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2018

The Red Pickle food truck has been selling Guatemalan-fusion dishes to Ellensburg since they opened three years ago. Mario Alfaro, the owner of the Red Pickle, has a true rags-to-riches story as...

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NWCCU suggests improvements for CWU

NWCCU suggests improvements for CWU

Jack Belcher, News Editor
November 1, 2018

The Northwest Commision on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) sent representatives to CWU on Oct. 22 to review the university and take comments from students. The NWCCU suggested three main areas of improvement...

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Furniture from the original Library design prepares to be moved out as new items come in.

Brooks Library goes through renovations

Kejuan Coleman, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2018

As CWU students prepare to wrap up the last few weeks of fall quarter and they begin to utilize the James E. Brooks Library more and more, the library looks like the Seattle 5 p.m. traffic jam there is...

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First Latinx In Public Service Project

First Latinx In Public Service Project

Jessica Perez, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2018

Professor and Chair of the Law and Justice Department Paul Knepper organized a discussion centered around a project in which students interviewed successful Latinx pioneers in public service. The term...

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Handwritten notes rest on tables for both Austin McKenzie and Michael Demchuck. Custom-made camouflage bracelets were available for attendees to take as well.

Finding light in darkness: a community comes together

Miles King, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2018

Tears were shed, hugs were shared and the campus community came together Friday evening for one purpose: to celebrate and remember the lives of Michael Demchuck and Austin McKenzie, two ROTC students who...

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Frankenstein prepares to scare in the SURC.

Halloween safety in Ellensburg

Nick Jahnke, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2018

For many, Halloween at CWU is a time to get out, blow off some steam and socialize with friends. Parties pop up throughout Ellensburg, and the downtown streets come alive with students and locals alike....

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Professor John Michel and Nikolas Caoile performing Pampeana No. 2 by Alberto Ginastera at the Central Cello Celebration Finale Concert Saturday night.

Music fills McIntyre during Central Cello Celebration

Kejuan Coleman, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018

Over 100 cellists all over the state of Washington played together in the McIntyre Music Building during the Central Cello Celebration on Oct. 19 and 20. "They can expect to hear a sound like no other....

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