The Observer

Ecologist speaks on state of Washington wildfires

Victoria Shamrell, Scene Editor
November 5, 2015

Washington State just had its biggest wildfire season in history this past summer. Wildfires are a natural phenomenon, and they will continue to happen despite what some may hope. Fire, however, is important...

Reduced snowpack may lead to empty reservoirs

Destini Dickinson, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2015

If Kittitas County gets very little snowpack this winter, the area could experience one of the worst droughts in recent years. Professor Carey Gazis of geochemistry and hydrogeology, Associate Professor...

Green news from around the world

Jonathan Glover and Julia Moreno
November 5, 2015

Conservative climate denial still present in America Sondra Båtstrand at the University of Bergen in Norway conducted a study comparing the positions of conservative parties around the world on climate...

Ellensburg Council candidates share views

Julia Moreno, Assistant News Editor
November 3, 2015

The Ellensburg City Council’s only contested race this year is between Fennelle Miller and Chris Herion. Miller has previously served on the council while Herion is a new name on the ballot. The Observer...

CWU updates 15-year-old student conduct code

Kailan Manandic, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2015

The last time Central Washington University updated its student code of conduct, Bill Gates was stepping down as CEO of Microsoft. It was the same year the Kingdome was demolished in Seattle. For the...

Being safe, smart with drugs and alcohol

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2015

Having the opportunity to celebrate holidays on or around a college campus is part of the college experience. With Halloween coming up, Central students will have the opportunity to celebrate with their...

CWU internet is doing Wi-Fine

Jarrik Farrand, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2015

Despite the constant muttering of complaints from students about bad Wi-Fi, Greg Harvill, Central’s director of networks and operations, said that Central’s network is as good, if not better, than...

Homecoming: it’s about the memories

Julia Moreno, Assistant News Editor
October 22, 2015

Since it started in 1925, homecoming has been about celebrating Central’s past. For alums who have graduated and moved on to be geologists, teachers, computer specialists and pilots, it’s a time...

Science Phase II nearly complete

Sarah Quartararo, Copy Desk
October 22, 2015

The construction site for Science II, set to open for class in fall of 2016, simmers in the smell of plaster and paint. The entry to the massive 120,000-square-foot building -- past construction vehicles,...

Call them aphids; woolly aphids

Destini Dickinson, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2015

Central has been hit with a swarm of tiny little bugs commonly called “blue gnats.” As it turns out, they aren’t gnats at all. Jason Irwin, associate professor of biological sciences, said they...

Safeguarding against sexual assault

Kailan Manandic, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2015

Universities across the country are seeing an increase in reports of on-campus sexual assault and rape, a trend Central isn’t immune to. In a 2010 survey, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported...