The Observer

Eating vegan at CWU? Not so simple

Jason Morales, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2017

Some students have specific dietary restrictions that are difficult to keep up with, especially for those who live on campus and eat primarily on campus. Dining Services tries to keep up with the needs...

Cats prepare to take on the capitol

Xander Fu, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2017

CWU’s Lobby Day, headed by ASCWU VP of Legislative Affairs Michael Scott, has been rebranded as Cats at the Capitol and is officially scheduled for Jan. 26. More than namesake has been changed. A new...

The complex procedures behind license denials

Miles King, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2017

Are you thinking about opening your own tavern or dispensary? There may be more steps to obtaining a cannabis license than you think. Attaining the proper license is the first step in your business plan....

“Quite cumbersome and a lengthy process”

Samuel Beaumonte, Senior News Reporter
November 30, 2017

With nearly 150 official clubs on campus, CWU has hit a record amount of student involvement within ASCWU. The process to maintain club standards set by ASCWU has caused some students to feel overwhelmed...

CWU’s flute choir expands

Alexi Prante, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2017

When you think of a band or symphony, the flute probably isn’t the first instrument you would think of.The CWU flute choir is trying to change that. In 1984, Dr. Hal Ott began directing the CWU Flute...

Richard DeShields leaves position as Dean of Student Success

Eric Rosane, News Editor
November 16, 2017

Former Dean of Student Success Richard DeShields confirmed Thursday, Nov. 16 he will no longer be working at CWU after having worked for CWU Housing for over 11 years and for the university for over...

ROTC honor POWMIA with Sunday vigil

Samuel Beaumonte, Senior News Reporter
November 16, 2017

While Ellensburg celebrated Veterans Day with a parade downtown, senior ROTC cadets held a 24-hour vigil outside McConnell Hall to pay tribute to prisoners of war (POW) and soldiers that have gone missing...

Ellensburg schools look to CWU for overcrowding solution

Daisy Perez, Scene Editor
November 16, 2017

A partnership between the Ellensburg School District and CWU to solve overcrowding within the school district could relieve taxpayers $20 million and also benefit student education majors. Valley View,...

12-year-old Texas native sues Sessions

Eric Rosane, News Editor
November 16, 2017

Most 12-year-olds spend their days in school, playing video games or hanging with their peers outside during extra-curricular activities. For Alexis Bortell, however, she’s spent the last few months...

Ellensburg votes to pass affordable housing

Racquel Muncy and Eric Rosane
November 16, 2017

Votes of the 8,699 voters that turned out this election period in Kittitas County—out of a possible 24,552—have officially been tallied and the results are up. This comes up to a little over 35...

NIOKC marches for inclusive community

Miles King, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2017

“Build bridges, not walls” and “love conquers hate, don’t discriminate” could be heard shouted in the streets of downtown Ellensburg Monday afternoon during the second annual Not in Our Kitt...

Germany and EU events present new opportunities for students at CWU

Miles King, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2017

If you have ever had the desire to live or work abroad in Europe, the series of events occurring over the next week will give you all the information you need. From November 6 to Nov. 17, several...