The Observer

Washington’s Attorney General sues student loan service for deception

Sarah Taylor, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2017

The United States’ total student loan debt is $1.26 trillion and is rising at a pace of 6 percent annually. Students face an average monthly loan payment of $351. This translates to 5,040 of the most...

CWU police educate minors on drinking

Bryce Jungquist, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2017

CWU has many methods to combat underage drinking. “We try to catch people early,” said Doug Fulp, a health educator at CWU’s Wellness Center. The Wellness Center present at Orientation and Wildcat...

Solidarity in Seattle

Kailan Manandic, News Editor
January 26, 2017

Not long after the presidential inauguration, millions gathered across the world in support of women’s rights as well as in opposition of President Trump’s views and ideas. Crowds exceeded expectations...

Students experience living under the poverty line

Sarah Taylor, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2017

When analyzing poverty statistics, there is a clear correlation between families living below the poverty line and their lack of education. Poverty affects almost 50 million people in the United States...

Wellness Center on pot

Jon Olsen-Koziol, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2017

The CWU Wellness Center is using Marijuana Awareness Month to help educate students on cannabis. Every Monday in SURC 140 at 7 p.m. during February, the Wellness Center will host a discussion about a...

Duffels make a difference

April Porter, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2017

Thirty cases were filled with blankets, stuffed animals and hygiene products on Jan. 12 to be given to the local Kittitas County Social Services. When children are taken from their homes, the bags are...

CWU remembers deceased with new student award

Bailey Smith, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2017

CWU now offers a memorial award which honors someone who has recently passed away. Human Resources (HR) will work with potential sponsors to help personify the characteristics of the person being memorialized....

CWU expands to Sammamish

Bryce Jungquist, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2017

CWU is looking at Mars Hill Church in Sammamish, Washington as an instructional site. If everything works out by spring, fall 2017 would be when they want it to open according to Provost And Vice President...

CWU theatre community unites to shine a light on inauguration

McKenzie Lakey, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2017

Not long after darkness fell over campus on the eve of the inauguration, more than 50 Ellensburg community members and CWU theater students peacefully gathered on the front steps of McConnell Hall....

Local shops grow better budtenders

Jon Olsen-Koziol, Evergreen Scene Reporter
January 20, 2017

In a study published in the Journal of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, researchers found many employees are recommending strains or products that exacerbate symptoms. There were 55 employees surveyed,...

CWU geology professor stars on PBS

Bryce Jungquist, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2017

CWU geology Professor Nick Zentner stars in a new television program titled, “Nick on The Rocks” that highlights geology in Washington State. According to Zentner, the show is being aired in the...

TVW, CWU partnership broadcasts events across the state

Sarah Taylor, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2017

When attempting to understand current controversial topics or the politics of Washington State, TVW is your go-to news source. TVW encompasses a wide range of academic resources that can be reached...