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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

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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Mold prompts move from Shaw Smyser

Mold prompts move from Shaw Smyser

Sarah Hoot, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2018

The Information Technology and Administrative Management (ITAM) department is now being housed in Hebeler Hall after mold was discovered within the ITAM office suite. Professors and staff within the department...

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Families enjoy books and snacks at literacy night

Families enjoy books and snacks at literacy night

Jack Belcher, Senior News Reporter
May 2, 2018

The first Family Literacy Night of Spring Quarter was on May 1 with roughly 20 children and parents in attendance. This event has been a part of CWU for close to 11 years and has given away around 1,300...

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VP focused on transparency

VP focused on transparency

Nick Tucker, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2018

Signs and posters have been posted throughout campus over the past two months for students running in the 2018 ASCWU elections. The results were called on April 18 and one new incoming member of the...

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Local reporters discuss investigative storytelling

Local reporters discuss investigative storytelling

Jack Belcher, Senior News Reporter
April 25, 2018

Journalists from the Yakima Herald, the Tacoma News Tribune and the Ellensburg Daily Record talked to students for over a half hour Monday, April 23. The discussion took place in the SURC theater, right...

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Edith Rojas, candidate for ASCWU President.

ASCWU Elect looks to students for expansions

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2018

Newly elected student president Edith Rojas understands that not being heard on important issues is frustrating for students.  Rojas is determined to make sure student voices are heard while still staying...

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CWU to host Cannabis Caucus

CWU to host Cannabis Caucus

Miles King, News Editor
April 25, 2018

The CWU College of Business is hosting a Cannabis Caucus on Friday, April 27. The conference will be the first in Washington devoted the growing industry. The caucus will take place in Sue Lombard Hall...

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Bowers Field Runway 7-25 closed

Bowers Field Runway 7-25 closed

Mathilde Angeledei, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2018

In the fall of 2017, runway 7-25 at Bowers Field Airport in Ellensburg was closed indefinitely. Last month, Kittitas County decided to close the runway permanently. Bowers Field Airport is used by...

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