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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

Service dogs serve in a variety of roles for students with disabilities, much like the dogs brought in for Paws and Relax.

Off-leash dogs imperil service animals

Natalie Baldwin
April 20, 2017

Walking your dog through  campus can be a fun activity. However, if you are not using a leash for your pet it can lead to dangerous situations.   Danielle Kuehn, a freshman who has a service...

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Barto residents partake in spikeball on a sunny spring day. Tuesday, April 18.  In the background, other students play volleyball with a net from OPR.

Spring is in the air at Barto Lawn

Damian Day
April 20, 2017

If you’re looking for a place to hang out with friends or join in on an activity, Barto Lawn is the place to go.   Barto Lawn is located in the center of campus in front of Barto Hall and the...

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Campus Activities students Chris Martin, Alyssa Harrell, Mia Patterson and Alexis Everett greet students entering the SURC Theater for Monday Movie Madness.

Campus Activities rolling forward

Samuel Beaumonte
April 20, 2017

When Scott Drummond, the previous director of Campus Activities, retired this February after 25 plus years in the position, Yessica Marquez took over as interim director with Director of Student Involvement...

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“Climate Refugees” fits the yearly campus-wide dialog, Social Justice and Human Rights, which changes each year.

Climate documentary comes to CWU

Racquel Rollins, Senior News Reporter
April 20, 2017

The reality of climate change is easy to ignore because we equate it with small, gradual changes or a polar bear on the last patch of ice in an open, barren sea. But documentarian Michael Nash looks to...

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All of Ellensburg’s marijuana dispensaries will have deals on April 20 to celebrate 4/20, the greatest of all stoner holidays.

Happy 4/20 to all: Ellensburg events roundup

Miles King
April 20, 2017

April 20, 2017 will be just like any other Thursday this year for many people. For those who use marijuana, it has become a day of celebration and relaxation. Many myths about the true origin of 420 exist. “It...

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Jimmy Fallon announced on March 22 that WSU student Jake Sirianni was chosen to be his new intern.

WSU student lands dream internship with The Tonight Show

Jack Belcher
April 17, 2017

On March 22 Jimmy Fallon announced on The Tonight Show that Jake Sirianni, a junior at Washington State University (WSU), would be an official intern for the show. Sirianni caught the eye of the television...

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Mark Auslander is returning to the Midwest after earning his Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D from the University of Chicago.

Auslander moves on to Michigan State

Bryce Jungquist
April 12, 2017

CWU is losing a faculty member when Mark Auslander, the director of the Museum of Culture and Environment, leaves for the Michigan State University [MSU] Museum on July 1.   Auslander, an associate...

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The National Endownment of Arts is sponsoring the Big Read which takes place in the Brooks Library on April 25.

CWU participates in the Big Read

Natalie Baldwin
April 12, 2017

For the rest of spring quarter, CWU will be partnering with the community to host a variety of events as part of the Big Read.   The Big Read is supported by 75 community programs and is focused...

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Despite going through the full interview process with four candidates, 88.1 the ‘Burg is still without a permanent general manager.

The search continues: No general manager announcement for 88.1 the ‘Burg

Samuel Beaumonte
April 12, 2017

Two months after the ‘Burg interviewed four candidates for the general manager position, there still has been no decision due to the abrupt departure of former Dean of Student Success Sarah Swager, which...

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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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