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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

If implemented, the new admissions tax would add five percent to the cost of a round of golf.

Kittitas County considering new admissions tax

Elliott Llera, Managing Editor
January 14, 2016

Recently, the Kittitas County Commissioners held a public hearing to discuss the possible implementation of a new admissions tax that would fund the county’s Public Health Department. The county-wide...

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Uber’s surge pricing surprises New Years Eve revelers

Kailan Manandic, Assistant News Editor
January 14, 2016

In the first hours of the 2016, party-goers looking for a safe way home found themselves slapped with an expensive ride, ending their celebrations. Several reports began popping up on New Year’s Eve,...

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Surprising snowfall creates winter wonderland in Ellensburg

Surprising snowfall creates winter wonderland in Ellensburg

Julia Moreno, News Editor
January 14, 2016

This year’s unusually heavy snowfall caught everyone by surprise, including Karin Bumeaco, assistant state climatologist for Washington state. According to Bumeaco, the snowfall in lower-elevation...

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Wellington joins students at   the grand opening of 1891 Bistro

Central welcomes new coffee hangout 1891 Bistro

Kailan Manandic, Assistant News Editor
January 12, 2016

The newest addition to Central’s cafe scene, 1891 Bistro, has made itself known a month after its soft opening. Filled with faculty and students alike, the bistro maintained a steady stream of customers...

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Artists help redesign Ellensburg bus shelters

Artists help redesign Ellensburg bus shelters

Julia Moreno, News Editor
January 10, 2016

Bus shelters are usually seen as functional things to shield people from the elements during the colder months. But Alex Eyre, chairmen of the Ellensburg Arts Commission, wants them to be something more. He...

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James King, environmental advocate and Central student, wears over 300 bags to bring attention to the cause to ban plastic bags in Kittitas County.

The plastic monster

Kailan Manandic, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2015
Environmental advocate and Central student James King has an unusual way of keeping warm this winter. While most students would throw on an extra layer or two, King is covered head to toe in over 300 bright yellow plastic bags...
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Vacant plots of land along the I-90 interchanges are zoned specifically for big box development. They currently sit empty and ready.

The need for big box retailers in Ellensburg

Elliott Llera, Online Editor
December 6, 2015
Every year, while millions of Americans are still digesting their Thanksgiving dinner, the holiday season kicks off with consumers spending billions of dollars during Black Friday sales at the nation’s largest retailers...
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Wildcat way cant keep rats away

Wildcat way can’t keep rats away

Jarrik Farrand, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2015

Large rats have taken up post in Ellensburg, infesting downtown and causing major problems in the community. This past August, a major power outage in Ellensburg was caused by rats that chewed through...

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Central students help translate parent-teacher conferences for Mount Stuart Elementary school.

Student translators connecting with the community

Destini Dickinson, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2015

Spanish Professor Nathalie Kasselis worked with Mount Stuart Elementary to have 20 students from her Spanish Translation course translate at parent-teacher conferences on Nov. 19 and Nov. 20. In the...

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SEOIs crucial for future students

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2015

According to Lene Pedersen, chair and member of the Faculty Senate at Central, teacher-student collaboration and evaluation is the heart of a successful educational system.   Pedersen believes,...

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WWU cancels classes today in response to campus racism, CWU President responds

Jonathan Glover, News Editor
November 24, 2015

Earlier today Western Washington University cancelled classes at its Bellingham campus in light of racial hate speech posted on the anonymous social media phone app Yik Yak. As reported by the Seattle...

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Gaudino met with students on Monday evening to discuss changes

Gaudino responds to student protest, demands

Julia Moreno, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2015

Near the end of Thursday’s demonstration, protester Gianni Glover challenged President James Gaudino: “If you give us false hope by making these commitments and fail to do them, would you be willing...

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