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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Tips from the City of Ellensburg in case of flooding

Tips from the City of Ellensburg in case of flooding

Anna Fridell, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

Flooding in Ellensburg was reported on May 2 for roughly a week due to a quick turnaround of warm temperatures and rapid snow melt from Naneum Canyon in Kittitas County, according to Public Information...

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Malik Cantú. Photo Courtesy of CWU Publicity

Meet your new ASCWU president: Malik Cantú

Anna Fridell, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

ASCWU President Elect Malik Cantú said he is looking forward to being a resource for students with a strong leadership team alongside him going into the 2023-2024 academic year. “I am so incredibly...

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International day against homo/bi/transphobia poster. Image courtesy of Jess Eavenson, Q*Fam

EQuAL, Q*Fam and Kittitas Pride kick off Pride month celebrations

Beau Sansom, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

“Pride means a bunch of different things to a bunch of different people,” Equality through Queers and Allies (EQuAl) Vice President Jessica Berkey (she/he) said. “Pride to me is being happy with...

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Participants look on as Isaak Moss and others speak during 'Agents of social change' event.

Activism and social change take the spotlight in annual Day of Action event

Ryan Gildersleeve, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

For those who are passionate about social change and activism, there are a variety of ways to connect with and speak with other like minded individuals. At CWU, an annual event entitled the “Day of Action”...

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Joel Klucking (far left) gives budget presentation. Photo by Beau Sansom

Budgeting for the future: CWU budget impacted by 20% drop in enrollment

Beau Sansom, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

The Faculty Senate hosted a budget presentation to assess the financial state of CWU and solicit input on systemic solutions on May 10. Chief Financial Officer Joel Klucking led the presentation and reported...

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CWU Archivists and students search Washington land deeds for racial covenants

CWU Archivists and students search Washington land deeds for racial covenants

Morgana Carroll, News Editor
May 17, 2023

The Ellensburg Archive Center holds over 26,000 cubic feet of documents in their storage, and a group of researchers has taken it upon themselves to sift through them with a goal in mind.  Assistant...

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CWU Police car Photo Courtesy of Samantha Cabeza

Mental health training required for law enforcement

Megan Rogers, News Editor
May 17, 2023

The Ellensburg Police Department (EPD) has seen an increase in calls related to mental health issues from 2015-2022, according to the Daily Record.  According to the Daily Record, “In 2015, EPD reported...

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Breaking News: Ellensburg School District experiences lockdown after warning of “imminent threat”

Breaking News: Ellensburg School District experiences lockdown after warning of “imminent threat”

Ellensburg High School (EHS) Principal Beau Snow made an email announcement to students and parents that there was a lockdown in process on May 10 at 1:03 p.m. This was announced after KitCom, a civilian...

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Photo by Yohanes Goodell

National shortage of therapists affecting CWU’s Student Counseling Center staffing

Megan Rogers, News Editor
May 10, 2023

The Student Counseling Center, located in the CWU Ellensburg campus, is currently having hiring difficulties due to the national shortage of therapists, according to Director of Counseling Cindy Bruns. To...

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ASCWU Student Gov., Photo Courtesy of ASCWU Student Government Twitter

ASCWU responds to concerns regarding role of police on campus

Morgana Carroll, News Editor
May 10, 2023

ASCWU perspectives on police presence ASCWU Vice President Brady Smith said he thinks the new police workgroup is the best way to handle the discussion of police on campus, due to the shared governance...

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Students assigned roles to experience poverty difficulties, photo by Morgana Caroll

Poverty simulation gives students a glimpse into the issues facing millions of people everyday

Beau Sansom, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023

My name is Jack Jolly, and I’m standing in line at Big Dave’s Pawn Shop clutching a box close to my chest. Inside of that box is a flatscreen TV, one of the last nice things that I own after having...

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Transgender students face uncertainty over whether preferred names will be allowed for commencement

Transgender students face uncertainty over whether preferred names will be allowed for commencement

Morgana Carroll and Kai Kyzar
May 10, 2023

If you go to register for CWU commencement and graduation, you’ll see a few options on the form. You’ll see an option to explain how your name is pronounced. You’ll see the option to share the date...

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