The Observer

Veterans continue with their service

Kyle Kuhn, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2015

After deployment, veterans are often subjected to nightmares, flashbacks, mood swings and panic attacks; symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder that can haunt them for years.

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‘Sophomore Year Experience’ combats second-year slump

Clarissa Posner, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2015

Central has added a program to campus this year called the Sophomore Year Experience (SYE).

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CWU Disability Services to implement new program for students on the autism spectrum

Jonathan Glover, Sports Editor
May 11, 2015

Students living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have a lot to look to forward to as Central overhauls Disability Services to include a brand new program available in the fall, Autism Spectrum Navigators (ASN)

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Meet Central’s Student Government candidates

Clarissa Posner and Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporters
May 5, 2015

Olivia Durham, vice president for Equity and Community Affairs Durham is a sophomore special education major. She has experience working in the Office of Equity Community Affairs at Central,...

Voting now underway on heavily disputed Arts Fee

Elliott Llera and Kyle Kuhn
May 5, 2015

Starting on May 4th, 2015, Central’s student body will vote on the implementation of a new $50 per quarter fee supporting the arts programs. If passed, the fee will generate approximately $1,125,000 annually for the Student Arts Fund.

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ASCWU general elections debate kick off week of voting

Simone Corbett, Assistant News Editor
May 5, 2015

ASCWU general election debate kicked off election week at Central on Monday night in the SURC Pit. Student government candidate debates followed by the arts fee debate began just after 6 p.m. on May 4. The...

Central offers five new two-year scholarships

Kyle Kuhn, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2015

Central professors Alison Scoville and Audrey Huerta received $612,840 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to go towards five new two-year scholarships for Central students.

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Green Hall to be reopened as sober hall and renamed Haven House

Clarissa Posner, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2015

Green Hall, located in North Campus, is currently used to house guests of Central during their stays, but will be reopening next fall for Central students recovering from substance abuse.

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Central offers first four-year beer brewing degree in Washington state

Elliott Llera, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2015

Starting this fall, a new major will be offered at Central: craft brewing. The four-year program was approved by the Board of Trustees last week and is now accepting applications.

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Central responds to comfort woman-deniers on campus

Aaron Kunkler, News Editor
April 29, 2015

On Tuesday night, Central's SURC building was center stage for an ongoing political battle about sex slavery, and the legacy of Japanese Imperialism during the first half of the 20th century.

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Students to get additional food options in SURC; food truck may be coming

Tera Stenhouse, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2015

Tired of the same meal options at the SURC? You may be pleased to know that dining is planning to add additional meal options, venues and possibly a food truck next year.

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Central scheduled to become flashpoint for international controversy

Tera Stenhouse and Aaron Kunkler
April 24, 2015

One film is causing quite the stir at Central; “Scottsboro Girls,” a film about the Japanese comfort women is scheduled to be viewed on April 28 and 29 at Central.

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