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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

Out of all ages, freshmen are bringing their cars more this year than ever before.

Parking problems arise with new changes

Jessica Perez, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018

This school year, quite a few changes have occurred related to parking at CWU. These include the price of parking permits, a student lot being turned into a faculty lot, the way students can submit appeals...

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Professor Charles Reasons was awarded the 2018 Ormsby Award For Faculty Citizenship.

Law and Justice professor Charles Reasons receives award

Will Ortner, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018

Every year, one professor from six of Washington’s State Universities gets nominated to receive the coveted Timm Ormsby award for Faculty Citizenship. This year, CWU Law and Justice professor Charles...

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Schrier and Rossi debate in McConnell Hall for the 8th Congressional District seat.

Schrier and Rossi debate in McConnell Hall

Kejuan Coleman, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018

With much anticipation from voters all over the state of Washington, Doctor Kim Schrier (Democrat) and former State Senator Dino Rossi (Republican) battled in the first and only congressional debate for...

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Friends of Demchuck and McKenzie gather on the south side of Lind Hall on the evening on Friday, Oct. 19. Attendees shared fond memories of the deceased. ASCWU has organized a candlelight vigil for Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. on the SURC East Patio.

CWU mourns the loss of ROTC students

Miles King and Jack Belcher
October 25, 2018

** Correction:  The story originally said that the Oct. 25 vigil took place on the SURC East Patio. It was moved to the SURC West Patio due to weather conditions. On the evening of Thursday, Oct....

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Sexual assault reports rising at CWU

Cassandra Hays and Grey Caoili
October 18, 2018

The number of reported sexual assaults at CWU has more than doubled between 2016 and 2017. According to campus police, there were 25 reported rape offenses in 2017.  There were 13 rape offenses in...

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Bernadette Miles helps herself to some of the free refreshments provided during the event.

National Depression Screening Day

Jack Belcher, News Editor
October 18, 2018

Living with a mental illness such as depression or anxiety is extremely difficult, although common, especially around a college campus. Most college students are living on their own for the first time,...

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Financial Aid's welcome window in Bouillon Hall.

Students run into problems with financial aid

Jessica Perez, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2018

With a new school year beginning, the Financial Aid Office has had to fix several mix-ups that have occured with students’ financial aid because of things being overlooked on their part. Students have...

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Cristela Alonzo cracks a joke about her bilingual experiences with "caucasian english".

Homecoming queen

Jack Belcher, News Editor
October 17, 2018

The last few Homecoming week- ends, CWU has booked a comedian to perfrom stand up. In 2017, the university brought Nick Offerman, known best for his portrayal of Ron Swanson in the TV show “Parks and...

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Jacqueline Flaherty shows her high-kick skills during a Zumba class at the CWU Recreation Center.

Fitness classes at CWU now free with membership

Nick Jahnke, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2018

CWU’s Group X fitness classes are now included with a Recreation Center membership. Members of the Recreation Center may now participate in as many classes as they want with no added cost. Fitness...

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The 1891 Bistro is now open 24 hours a day.

1891 Bistro open 24/7 with new technology lab

Will Ortner, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2018

The 1891 Bistro at CWU underwent some minor changes this summer, in the hopes of making life easier for the students. It was decided that 1891 Bistro would stay open 24 hours a day, seven days a week,...

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Laine Heikel discusses her role as Senior Project Manager at Confluence Health.

Panel discussions hope to attract women to industry

Jessica Perez, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2018

The first annual Women in Industry panel was held on Oct. 3 in the SURC Theater. It was hosted by the Department of Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction (ETSC) in efforts to attract more...

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Applying for a CWU parking pass takes a turn

Applying for a CWU parking pass takes a turn

Jessica Perez, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018

CWU has implemented a new process for obtaining an on-campus parking permit this school year. The change occurred because of the new system that most departments upgraded to over the summer. “The...

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