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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

Representative Matt Manweller [R-Wash.] said bills about free speech will have a hard time passing through the State House.

“New Voices” bill dies in House

Racquel Rollins, Senior News Reporter
April 12, 2017

Students have been fighting for their First amendment rights for decades. In the fall of 1964, students at UC Berkeley protested because the university declared that there was to be no more political speech...

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Current ASCWU VP of Legislative Affairs JR Siperly (right) speaks to junior broadcast journalism student Rune Torgersen, after a press conference on April 5.

ASCWU election season has begun: Primary debate and election to take place next week

Eric Rosane
April 12, 2017

The Associated Students of Central Washington University (ASCWU) Election Commission has begun the spring election cycle for the 2017-2018 academic year. Last Tuesday, the commission wrapped up their campaign...

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Collision results in broken powerline

Collision results in broken powerline

Xander Fu, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2017

A multi-car collision resulted in three wrecked cars, the takedown of a power line on Alder Street and a bashed wall of Rodeo City Apartments occurred today at approximately 3:15 p.m. Reportedly, no one...

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As of July 1, the dean of each college will be in charge of the flow of funds. This could lead to a bigger push for students to declare majors, especially in departments with fewer general education courses.

Warm weather, new budget

Racquel Rollins, Senior News Reporter
April 6, 2017

Starting summer quarter, students will not be the only ones managing a tight budget.  A change in budget model means the dean of each individual college will be in charge of managing their department’s...

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CWU signs new lease in Sammamish

Ryan Kinker, News Editor
April 6, 2017

After 125 years as an institution of higher learning, Central Washington University will now be an option for high school students looking to receive college credit away from campus. On March 21, CWU...

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Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman points to the crowd after an audience member shouts out his alma mater, Stanford University.

Sherman intercepts Students of Color Summit

Kailan Manandic, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2017

Students from across Washington state gathered in McConnell Auditorium, decked out in Seahawks colors, to hear Richard Sherman answer a few vetted student questions ranging in topic from homemade food...

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Former CWU president James Brooks dead at 91

Xander Fu, News Reporter
April 6, 2017

On April 2 former Central Washington University President James E. Brooks passed away at the age of 91. While active, Brooks’ administration saw campus growth in numbers: 20 buildings were added,...

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King of Cooks

King of Cooks

Jon Olsen-Koziol, Staff Writer
March 9, 2017

Ahmed El Kabouss walks through the sliding glass doors of Safeway to the customer service counter. He’s a slender, well-kept man of Moroccan descent. He has bushy eyebrows, and his thick head of hair...

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Janet Campbell working in her office for Financial Aid in Barge 115.

Shared leave program helps CWU employees

Xander Fu, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2017

For Janet Campbell, customer service specialist at the CWU Financial Aid office, her diagnosis of breast cancer in October 2016 took her by surprise. “I’m super healthy. I donated a kidney three...

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Marijuana is up for rescheduling ... Sort of.

Marijuana is up for rescheduling … Sort of.

Jon Olsen-Koziol, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2017

Republican Virginia Rep. Griffith Morgan introduced HR 715 that could reschedule marijuana which is currently a Schedule I drug. If it passes, marijuana will be rebranded under the Federal Controlled Substance...

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‘Movezilla Cometh’

Bryce Jungquist, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2017

The first phase of a department shift at CWU, named “Movezilla” by facilities, aims to centralize student services in Bouillon Hall. Lathan Wedin is the Director of Capital Planning and Projects...

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Ashleys Sack gathers national attention

‘Ashley’s Sack’ gathers national attention

Sarah Taylor, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2017

An associate professor of anthropology and museum studies research on a rare and exciting story was published in USA Today. Mark Auslander was challenged by his students to uncover the story on Ashley’s...

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