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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

A student has found a way of avoiding steep housing costs by way of his custom Dodge truck.

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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“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...

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COB to host state's first economic outlook event

COB to host state’s first economic outlook event

The Observer Staff
March 8, 2018

The CWU College of Business’ Economics department will put on an event called the Cannabis Caucus on April 27, which will be the Washington state’s first economic outlook conference dedicated to the...

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Courtesy of Miriam Abelson.

PSU professor talks on queer studies

Nicholas Tucker, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2018

When one thinks of LGBTQ rights, they often think of events such as the pride parades seen in places like Seattle, San Francisco, and New York. The general public doesn’t usually see rural communities...

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Life After Hate founder Sammy Rangel speaks to a large crowd of community members in the SURC Ballroom.

No more hate

Jewels McClure, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2018

Sammy Rangel went from an abusive household to foster homes and group homes until he fully self-destructed and ended up in prison. In front of a large crowd in the Student Union and Recreation Center Ballroom...

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Courtesy of CWU.

Former Boeing executive joins CWU BOT

Eric Rosane, News Editor
March 6, 2018

For former Boeing Chief Executive Officer Ray Conner, retirement means anything but a lack of work and sleeping in past 11. Despite his retirement from Boeing last December, he’s staying busy. Conner...

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Seattle will join other cities, such as San Francisco, in dismissing thousands of marijuana misdemeanors issued before it was legalized.

Cities to dismiss marijuana misdemeanors

The Observer Staff
March 6, 2018

When you have committed a crime that is no longer a crime, should it still hold you back from job opportunities, education and housing? Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and Seattle’s City Attorney Pete Holmes...

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Federal cuts could mean more student debt

Jack Belcher, Senior News Reporter
March 6, 2018

A new proposal by the federal government outlines a plan to cut $3.6 billion in annual funding from the U.S. Department of Education, according to a report by the Washington Post. The cuts could increase...

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Some of the equipment CPI uses, including an electromagnetic pump, voice recorders and infrared thermometers. Eric Rosane/The Observer

Don’t call them the Ghostbusters

Eric Rosane, News Editor
February 25, 2018

  Faces in the window, fuzzy glowing orbs, electromagnetic readings, silhouettes and shadows on the wall - these are just some of the things that paranormal investigators might find when they investigate...

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