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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

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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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 O'Mahony 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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