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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

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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CWU and YVCC receive $3 million grant for low-income students

CWU and YVCC receive $3 million grant for low-income students

Julia Moreno, Assistant News Editor
October 14, 2015

Central and Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) are receiving more than $3 million from a federal grant, according to KIMA TV. The Department of Education Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institution...

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Stacey Robertson says the program stands out due to the faculty who teach online.

CWU online English wins national award

Julia Moreno, Assistant News Editor
October 8, 2015

Central is going viral—and not in the usual way. Central’s online English program was recently ranked seventh amongst similar programs in the nation by BestSchools.org. Created two years ago the...

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The Ellensburg City Council approved the new name change during the Oct. 5 meeting.

Student government makes way on D Street name change

Joseph Kelley, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2015

In August, the Associated Students of Central Washington University (ASCWU) requested that the Ellensburg City Council consider changing the name of D Street to Wildcat Way. During the City Council meeting...

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Surf City hasn't broken ground, missing the summer goal.

Surf City Waterpark not catching waves

Kailan Manandic, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2015

Surf City Waterpark, originally set to open summer 2016, has not yet broken ground despite expectations of beginning construction this past summer. Located just south of Interstate 90, a 40 acre plot...

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Dominic Klyve's accolades are known campus-wide, including his national teaching awards.

Award winning professor receives grant for textbook

Destini Dickinson, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2015

Dominic Klyve, math professor and interim director of the William O. Douglas Honors College, juggles working inside the classroom and out. Klyve, after being awarded a grant from the National Science...

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Ellensburg Rodeo wrangles CWU dorms

Julia Moreno, Assistant News Editor
October 8, 2015

Every Labor Day weekend, people travel from all over Washington to attend the four-day Ellensburg Rodeo. Established in 1923, the event is one of America’s top ten rodeos, with over 600 contestants...

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Rodeo Bowl was sold to the county in 2013 for $550,000 due to unpaid taxes.

Ellensburg bowling alley sold; future of the property remains unknown

Jarrik Farrand, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2015

Two years after the Ellensburg bowling alley, Rodeo Bowl, was closed and purchased by the county, plans for the property’s future are still up in the air. “Currently, there is no plan,” said Mickey...

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