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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

Patrick Carpenter speaks at the ceremony while other EQuAl students hold the flag that is now flying above Barge Hall.

Somewhere under the rainbow

Julia Moreno, News Editor
May 23, 2016

The Stars and Stripes and Washington’s Evergreen had a new companion—a Rainbow—on the flag pole high atop Barge Hall on the Central Washington University campus Monday. The new flag, a rectangle...

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Hes Abel: Community helps raise thousands to help former football player

He’s Abel: Community helps raise thousands to help former football player

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
May 19, 2016

Sometimes, it’s not about the what, it’s about the who. The who being two off-duty EMTs who were boating in the Columbia River, near Crescent Bar, when they witnessed a man’s worst day. On...

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New AC and heating pipes coming to Farrell Hall and Brooks Library

New AC and heating pipes coming to Farrell Hall and Brooks Library

Kailan Manadic, Senior Reporter
May 19, 2016

Central Washington University is currently replacing and reinforcing the steam pipes that provide heat to Farrell Hall and the library, one of the final steps in replacing the campus-wide system. Over...

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The battle over bathrooms

The battle over bathrooms

Kailan Manadic, Senior Reporter
May 19, 2016

Last January, a transgender teen in Virginia fought to use the boys’ bathroom at his high school, touching on a national debate. Last Friday, the Obama administration sided with him and directed all...

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Central community rallies to support displaced residents at Shady Brook

Central community rallies to support displaced residents at Shady Brook

Kailan Manandic, Senior Reporter
May 12, 2016

Shady Brook mobile home park, commonly known as Shady Acres, is in the process of being purchased by Kittitas County, a move that has created backlash from the community. Residents of Shady Brook have...

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Brother 2 Brother celebrates one year

Brother 2 Brother celebrates one year

Joey Castonguay, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2016

The Central Brother to Brother club teaches young men of all backgrounds to develop good study habits in school and professional demeanors outside of it. The club aims for all members to achieve at least...

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The new truck can be found right next to 1891 Bistro.

Meals on wheels: Visit Central’s newest food truck

Joey Castonguay, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2016

Central dining services has added a new food truck for students that is located throughout campus, primarily outside of 1891 Bistro. The truck comes as the second purchase made by Central’s dining...

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Furniture in the bistro is meant to be mismatched, making it feel more like home.

NW Furniture Barn outfits 1891 Bistro, provides mattresses for the needy

Kailan Manandic, Senior Reporter
May 4, 2016

The mismatched furniture in the 1891 Bistro recently helped provide mattresses for those in need through a charity organization designed for displaced families NW Furniture Bank (NWFB), based in Tacoma,...

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Incoming freshmen can become tradition keepers by completing 91 timeless CWU activities.

Central documents 125 years of campus traditions with new book

Joey Castonguay, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2016

This year, Central wants to take its traditions to a whole new level as part of its 125-year anniversary celebration. The incoming freshman class will be part of a new tradition next fall, as Central...

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doug Blackmon to speak at Central

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doug Blackmon to speak at Central

Julia Moreno, News Editor
May 4, 2016

Next Wednesday, Douglas Blackmon, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, will speak at the First Amendment Festival about his work on the “neo-slavery” of African Americans from 1865 to the 20th century....

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Central transit tax passes with ease

Central transit tax passes with ease

The Observer Staff
May 4, 2016

The Central Transit sales tax was approved on April 26, which will implement two-tenths of 1 percent sales tax that will help fund Central Transit for the next 10 years. Proposition 1 needed a simple...

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Central hosts First Amendment Festival

Central hosts First Amendment Festival

Julia Moreno, News Editor
May 4, 2016

When Cynthia Mitchell, associate professor of journalism, first read in a survey that most students don’t understand the First Amendment, she wanted to scream. “I thought to myself, ‘You’ve...

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