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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

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...

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Hebeler Hall, which currently houses computer science departments, has been considered an option to be leased by the school district. Xander Fu/The Observer.

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,...

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Multiple advocates have filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Jeff Sessions, claiming its Schedule 1 classification on marijuana is unconstitutional. Photo illustration by Jack Lamber/The Observer.

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...

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Proposition 1, a retail tax, passed with almost two-third majority in favor.

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...

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Students and community members gathered together last Monday, Nov. 13 for the protest. They finished the protest by rallying around the Wildcat, located outside the SURC. Xander Fu / The Observer

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...

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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...

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Lori Fritts, the kitchen manager at the FISH food bank, manages the hot meals that are served. She does all her cooking with the oven, crock pot and toaster pan located in their kitchen.

FISH Food Bank puts the “unity” back in community

Eric Rosane, News Editor
November 9, 2017

As the holidays approach and the days get shorter, many students and faculty find themselves traveling or going home for many consecutive weekends. During these weekends there is usually plenty of food,...

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Gaudino’s speech addresses budget and housing concerns

Eric Rosane, News Editor
November 9, 2017

President James Gaudino went before the university Monday, Nov. 6, to give his annual state of the university address to the faculty and staff of CWU at 10 a.m. in McConnell Hall. Gaudino’s guest speaker,...

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Mount Rainier is one of the largest national parks in Washington and attracts many outdoor tourists.

From the mountains to the sea

Samuel Beaumonte, Senior News Reporter
November 9, 2017

President Trump’s  proposed federal budget for 2018 cuts $1.5 billion from the Department of the Interior, which oversees the country’s National Park Service (NPS). This led to a plan to increase...

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Tester in his office overlooking the Northwest side of campus. Tester will take the position of director of undergraduate research. Eric Rosane/Observer.

Griff Tester accepts new director position

Kejuan Coleman, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2017

The duties of being the interim director of undergraduate research is to encourage undergraduate students to do more research. Griff Tester recently stepped in to fill the shoes as the interim director...

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For the first three weeks of class, four freshmen were given temporary housing on the second-floor lounge of Kamola Hall. Eric Rosane/Observer.

Temporary housing shows population burst at CWU

Eric Rosane, News Editor
November 2, 2017

Can you imagine sleeping in plain view of all of your peers, even when you’re guaranteed your own room and board? For the first three weeks of class freshmen Lj Lovejoy, Jules Mendiola and two other...

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CDSJ adds Barge as sight for non-traditional students

Miles King, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2017

  The Center for Diversity and Social Justice (CDSJ) is planning an expansion into the fourth floor of Barge Hall this December. Currently, it is located on the second floor of the SURC. The...

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