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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...

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...

‘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...

‘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...

Short on repairs

Kailan Manandic and McKenzie Lakey
February 23, 2017

Two students share their experiences living in the Getz-Short apartments.

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Students aim to ‘break the stigma’

McKenzie Lakey, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2017

Four CWU public relations students have prepared a week-long series of events to help give voice to mental health awareness, a topic that many believe the American society has long remained silent on. On...

‘A passion for radio’

April Porter, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2017

CWU administration will soon select one of four candidates applying for the general manager of CWU’s radio station, 88.1 The ‘Burg. It’s been about two years since CWU has interviewed for the...

Annual CWU business conference to feature state executives

Bailey Smith, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2017

CWU’s College of Business is coordinating an Economic Outlook Conference for Feb. 28 in Sue Lombard Hall. The Economic Outlook Conference (EOC) will start at 8 a.m. and go until 2 p.m. “The topics...

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship grants CWU $2.2 million for STEM recruitment

Bryce Jungquist, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2017

CWU is one of three Washington universities to receive part of a $6 million grant meant to recruit STEM teacher undergraduates. The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, chaired by Microsoft president,...

New Minor available in disability studies

Sarah Taylor, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2017

Universities across the country—including CWU—have created a new program to allow college students to earn certificates and minors in disability and accessibility studies. According to the U.S. 2010...

‘Not for Kids’

Jon Olsen-Koziol, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2017

Washington has taken further precautions to prevent children from eating marijuana edibles. Effective Feb. 14, all marijuana edibles have to be labeled with a “Not for Kids” warning logo. Edibles...

Alumnus credits CWU with career success

McKenzie Lakey, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2017

Keynote speaker Ron Sims, CWU alumnus and former deputy secretary of the U.S. department of housing and urban development, openly described his experiences and love of CWU to more than 250 students, staff and faculty members at the State of the University address last Thursday, Feb. 16.

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