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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Two of the seven CWU Aviation planes rest on the tarmac ready for students. CWUs Aviation program is striking out on its own to seek national accreditation.

CWU Aviation Takes Flight with new Program

Suzie Chavez, For the Observer
September 28, 2017

This fall, CWU is taking over all flight training services, as the university’s five-year contract with IASCO Flight Training (IFT) has come to an end. The university’s decision not to renew the contract...

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DACA Dreamers safe at CWU

Eric Rosane, News Editor
September 28, 2017

President Trump’s decision to repeal the DACA program (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) on Sept. 5 is being met with stark criticism by the public, higher education institutions throughout Washington...

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During an interview with Fox and Friends, TV personality Dr. Oz surprisingly came out strongly in favor of medical marijuana research.

Dr. Oz touts benefits of medical marijuana

Eric Rosane, News Editor
September 28, 2017

Dr. Mehmet Oz, health professional and television host of the “Dr. Oz Show”, went on Fox and Friends last Thursday, Sept. 19 to promote his upcoming program in which he interviewed Ivanka Trump on...

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Students rush into Fred Meyer during last years event. The event would normally run on Tuesday, with Bite of the Burg.

Don’t Fear, Wildcats. Freddy’s Night Will Return

Eric Rosane, News Editor
September 28, 2017

The popular Wildcat welcome week event Fred Meyer Night was unexpectedly cancelled this year due to a miscommunication between the incoming ASCWU officers and the Fred Meyer corporate offices in Portland....

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Board of Trustees talks budget during annual retreat

Eric Rosane, Staff Reporter
August 13, 2017

The CWU Board of Trustees (BOT) gathered on July 19 in Quincy, WA to discuss a variety of budgeting and operating decisions that would affect the institution for the next two and six year budgeting cycles....

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CWU makes movezilla progress into the summer

Susie Chavez, Staff Reporter
August 4, 2017

The campus-wide changes dubbed “Movezilla” began in February with Admissions moving from Mitchell Hall to Hebbler, but that was only the beginning. Since then, construction has stopped and started...

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Bike Boulevard Unveiled on Seventh

Eric Rosane, Staff Reporter
July 19, 2017

A newly installed bicycle boulevard on Seventh Avenue is the first move in a series of actions to be taken by the city’s public works department to maintain safer pedestrian and cyclist travel on low-traffic...

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Discover Orientation expands to accommodate larger incoming class

Susie Chavez, Staff Reporter
July 11, 2017

For the past 10 years, CWU’s new student enrollment has risen every year. This year, the increase prompted University Housing to increase the number of orientation sessions. During the summer, there...

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State budget passes, CWU receives funding

Eric Rosane, Staff Reporter
July 4, 2017

Legislation struck a resolution last Friday night after Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into proposition the $43.7 billion statewide budget that will go into effect next academic school year to fund...

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Paradiso 2017 wows attendees, Live Nation works to eliminate drug problems

Susie Chavez, Staff Reporter
July 2, 2017

This past weekend not only marked the first day of summer, but also two nights of EDM music, laser lights, and carnival rides. Paradiso 2017 took over the Gorge Amphitheatre with 28,000 attendees at one...

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Sociology major Jessica Murillo (left) begins her freestyle rap. Marketing major Ted Wolfe (right), who helped put the event together for Campus Activities on May 26, decides to test his rapping abilities.

Campus Activities lets students try out their rap chops

Samuel Beaumonte, News Reporter
June 1, 2017

On Friday May 26, Campus Activities hosted “4 Bar Friday”, inviting students from around campus to show off their skills or try it for the first time on the SURC’s East Patio. “This is a way to...

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Moving out of a residence hall at the end of spring quarter can be a pain, but Housing tries to make the process easy.

How to successfully move out of the residence halls

Ben Ramirez, News Reporter
June 1, 2017

The year is coming to an end, which means most students are looking forward to going home and enjoying summer. For a lot of students, this means moving out of their room in their respective residence hall....

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