The Observer

Active Shooter Protocol

Miles King, News Editor
April 12, 2018

Mass shootings have unfortunately become a regular part of American life. With the recent events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, how should students across campuses nationwide react in an active...

ASCWU candidates take the stage

Miles King, News Editor
April 12, 2018

ASCWU candidates gathered in the SURC Pit Wednesday, April 4 at noon for public debate. Questions for the hopeful candidates focused primarily on equity and inclusivity. About 50 students and a few...

Attorney General comes to CWU

Miles King and Eric Rosane, News Editor and Co-Editor
April 12, 2018

After a lawsuit filed by Washington Attorney general was upheld continuing deportation protections for dreamers in Washington, letters of gratitude flooded the Attorney General’s office. One letter,...

Faculty senate overview

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2018

Having a place to go where people can voice opinions and concerns within a community is essential to keeping issues at bay. Faculty Senate meetings provide an opportunity for faculty and administration...

Financial aid to offer Pell Grants for summer sessions

Mathilde Angeledei, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2018

For most students, summer is a time for sun and chilling with friends and family. For a handful of others, it is a time to study. CWU is still open during the summer, but most classes are offered online....

On the prowl

Eric Rosane, Co-Editor
April 4, 2018

Ellensburg can sometimes be quite the quiet town. For resident Joel Ratcliff, 33, that perception changed the night of Wednesday, March 14. “My two favorite pastimes are shooting guns and [listening...

Cooking with cannabutter

Eric Rosane, Co-Editor
April 4, 2018

As the marijuana industry continues to expand into states legalizing recreational and medical marijuana, so does the cannabis-infused food and edible market. According to a Arcview Market Research report,...

Dodge-ing housing costs

Jack Belcher, Senior News Reporter
April 4, 2018

The cost of housing can be one of the highest expenses that a college student faces. Many students will try a variety of methods to avoid these costs, from living with roommates to becoming a resident...

Construction company donates quarter million to name Science II

Nicholas Tucker, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2018

Lydig construction announced a $250,000 donation to the Central Washington University foundation on Monday, March 19. Lydig Construction, a general contractor and construction management company headquartered...

Meet the Candidates for ASCWU

Miles King, News Editor
April 4, 2018

Associated Students of Central Washington University (ASCWU) election candidates crowded the SURC Marketplace the morning of Wednesday, March 28 to speak with students about their campaign goals. With...

Local non-profit brings immigrant resources to Ellensburg

Jack Belcher, Senior News Reporter
March 8, 2018

Musician and Grammy-nominated artist Mela Dailey will be at CWU on March 15 for a concert titled, “An Evening of Music from Around the World.” The proceeds of this event will benefit the Central Washington...

“Innovate or Die”

Eric Rosane, News Editor
March 8, 2018

President James Gaudino reported that by the end of next year, the Responsibility-Centered Management (RCM) budget model will turn a profit. According to Vice President of Business and Academic Affairs...