The Observer

Professor under investigation for sexual misconduct, again

Eric Rosane, News Editor
January 11, 2018

Political science professor and state Rep. Matt Manweller was barred on Dec. 11 from teaching at CWU or contacting students, pending the results of a new investigation into sexual misconduct allegations....

Welcome Back Observation Deck

Sarah Hoot, Editor in Chief
January 11, 2018

Happy New Year Wildcats! As the saying goes “new year, new me” and I hope that you all take that to heart this quarter. Try out that club you are interested in, go to a concert that isn’t your...

New BoT member brings a Yakima native perspective to the table

Eric Rosane, News Editor
November 30, 2017

The first thing that CWU Board of Trustees (BoT) Member Emily Washines does every morning is log into the social media accounts for the Yakama Nation Fisheries in order to interact with their tens of thousands...

Future VP position will oversee large changes

Kejuan Coleman, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2017

Associate Vice President of Campus Planning and Facilities Management will soon have someone to fill the seat. The associate vice president’s main task is to make sure there is a focus on the maintenance...

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,...