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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

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...

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The class of 1988 cheers on the football team during the traditional homecoming game

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...

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Joanne Hillemann, building project manager, points out the new telescope platforms on the roof of Science II, which is set to open in Fall of 2016

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,...

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Call them aphids; woolly aphids

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...

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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...

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Interim provost of CWU named, starts Nov. 1

Interim provost of CWU named, starts Nov. 1

Jonathan Glover, News Editor
October 22, 2015

Central has announced Stephen T. Hulbert as the interim vice president of academic and student life and provost for Central Washington University. He is scheduled to start on Nov. 1. This declaration...

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Science Phase II to feature new amenities for students, including 80-seat planetarium

Nic Cooper, Contributing Writer
October 22, 2015

The new Science II building, set to open next fall, is packed with features that are either new or are improvements over what is currently on campus. One of these new features will be Central’s first...

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The lack of air conditioning makes it difficult for summer classes to be held in Michaelson and Randall halls.

Summer heat turns Michaelson and Randall into ‘brick ovens’

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2015

A teacher's office is like a second home. They spend more time in their office than anywhere else on campus. Because of this, it's imperative that faculty make their offices feel more comfortable. However,...

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Preparing for the unthinkable

Elliott Llera, Online Editor
October 14, 2015

On top of a shelf in Capt. Dan Hansberry’s office at the Ellensburg Police Department (EPD) sits a binder. Inside the white, plastic folds lies a plan; one the veteran officer of 23 years hopes he never...

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Environmental group says no to plastic bags

Environmental group says ‘no’ to plastic bags

Kailan Manandic, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2015

Over the next few months, the Ellensburg City Council will discuss whether or not to ban plastic bags in reaction to a letter sent to them on Sept. 21. The letter requested action concerning single-use...

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Death row investigator speaks on mass incarceration

Death row investigator speaks on mass incarceration

Julia Moreno, Assistant News Editor
October 14, 2015

Non-fiction writer and ex-reporter Rene Denfeld has an interesting job. In her line of work, she meets people who society says shouldn’t be alive. “Every year we take thousands of people and we...

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ASCWU: No student funds used for Wildcat Way name change

Destini Dickinson, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2015

A week after the decision to rename D Street to Wildcat Way, Vice President for Academic Affairs for the Associated Students of Central Washington University (ASCWU) Hauke Harfst has said that no student...

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