The Observer

Ellensburg welcomes Uber, new cab company following Rodeo weekend

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2015

Calling someone for a ride home after a night out demonstrates responsibility and can keep someone safe and out of legal trouble. Knowing the ride home is a fair price and safe can be a key factor in whether...

Medicinal scientists awarded Nobel

Julia Moreno, Assistant News Editor
October 8, 2015

On Monday Oct. 5, the Nobel Peace Prize committee awarded three scientists its prize for medicine for two anti-parasitic drugs, according to Mother Jones magazine. One fights the effects of malaria and...

Historic fire season leads to millions in damage

The Observer Staff, Assistant News Editor
October 7, 2015

When Katie Brown started her workday in Ellensburg in mid-August, she had no idea the largest wildfire in state history would soon threaten her childhood home in Okanogan, Wash. “I was not home when...

Wellington’s Cafe closed for good, 1891 Bistro to open late Oct.

Jonathan Glover, News Editor
October 7, 2015

Wellington’s Café has been going through some major renovations, preparing to transition the space to 1891 Bistro–a new campus coffee shop. “The students are looking for a place to hangout that...

Central overhauls dining, first since 2006

Jonathan Glover, News Editor
October 7, 2015

Almost 10 years after Central Marketplace and Holmes Dining first opened in the SURC, Central Dining Services has decided it’s time to update. New and returning students will see the largest change to...

Historic tuition cut for Central students

Forrest Hollingsworth and Jonathan Glover
October 7, 2015

Until recently, the cost of higher education had been on the rise, but in a historical decision by the Washington state legislature, tuition is finally seeing a decrease. "I hope that the recent decrease...

Central welcomes largest freshmen class since 2010

Jonathan Glover, News Editor
October 7, 2015

If you noticed Central’s campus is a little more crowded than last year, you’re not alone . After last year’s record low enrollment, this fall’s incoming first-year students is Central’s largest...

Provost of four years resigns

Jonathan Glover, News Editor
October 3, 2015

In an announcement that stirred the Central community, Marilyn Levine, provost and vice president for Academic and Student Life of four years, is resigning effective Nov. 1. Her declaration was made public...

Five dead in Aurora Bridge bus crash

Julia Moreno, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2015

September 27, 2015 update at bottom of story. Four college-aged Chinese exchange students were killed Thursday on Seattle’s Aurora Bridge when the charter bus in which they were riding collided with...

Four-year senior administrator to resign Nov. 1

Jonathan Glover, News Editor
September 22, 2015

Update Monday, Sept. 28 at 9 p.m. According to Marilyn Levine, who announced her upcoming resignation last week, she will remain in Ellensburg while the university searches for a replacement. Levine...

Krusin’ Kittitas Burnouts and Car Show to be held this weekend

Justin Phan, Staff Reporter
August 3, 2015

On August 8th, the annual Kruisin’ Kittitas Burnouts and Car Show will be hosted on Main Street in Kittitas. The event will be hosted by Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce. The event expect to have...

Student Employees: Balancing summer classes and work

Matt Escamilla, Staff Reporter
August 3, 2015

Making the decision to work while taking courses in the summer is something students really need to think about before saying yes to both given the time crunch summer presents. This very decision...