By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

ABC News host John Quiñones to share life story in SURC

ABC News host John Quiñones to share life story in SURC

Shaima Shamdeen, Contributing Writer
April 16, 2015
The year was 1966 when a 13-year-old John Quiñones, working as a migrant farmworker alongside his family, was in the fields of Ohio picking tomatoes for 35-cents a bushel.
Read Story

Wellington statue to be installed June 3

Clarissa Posner, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2015
The Wellington Wildcat statue should be installed at Central on June 3. The bronze-coated statue will be located on the SURC east patio, the building’s busiest entrance.
Read Story

Assault on campus above Student Village stirs students

Aaron Kunkler, News Editor
April 16, 2015
Students woke up to an automated alarm around 4 a.m. Monday morning from Central’s warning system concerning an assault that occurred on campus.
Read Story
Aviation department continues search for new chair

Aviation department continues search for new chair

Simone Corbett, Assistant News Editor
April 16, 2015
The aviation department, which struggled last year from issues with its new flight training contractor, is looking for a new outside chair.
Read Story
Wildcat Day welcomes new students

Wildcat Day welcomes new students

Tera Stenhouse, Staff Writer
April 15, 2015
At 8 am on Saturday, April 11, approximately a 1,000 admitted and potential Wildcats walked on to Centrals campus with their guests to experience the events of Wildcat Day.
Read Story

Low snow pack leads to early drought declaration

Kyle Kuhn, Staff Writer
April 10, 2015

The state of Washington enacted a drought declaration due to the low snow pack in the mountains this past winter. The snow pack is supposed to provide Washington's citizens with water throughout the dry...

Continue Reading
Information Services revamping Wifi networks on campus

Information Services revamping Wifi networks on campus

Colt Sweetland, Online Editor
April 9, 2015

Colt Sweetland/Observer he Information Services (IS) department has listened to students’ feedback; it will soon be killing off the funky names of Wifi networks that students were never able to pronounce...

Continue Reading

Central approves two new minors

Aaron Kunkler, News Editor
April 8, 2015

Central could see a new minor emerge after the April 8 faculty senate meeting. A contentious library media minor was approved by a vote after deliberation between representatives of  the advanced studies...

Continue Reading
City council denies extra RPZ; will further discuss pollution accountability act

City council denies extra RPZ; will further discuss pollution accountability act

Colt Sweetland, Online Editor
April 6, 2015

City council members voted down a request from Ellensburg residents to create a third residential parking zone (RPZ) near N Alder and 14 Ave. The council also decided to hold off on the exemption  for...

Continue Reading
Power demands lead to substation south of The Grove

Power demands lead to substation south of The Grove

Bradly Smith, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2015

The city of Ellensburg is going to build an electrical substation, the “Helena Substation,” on Airport Road in the open pasture south of The Grove. This will provide electricity for thousands of...

Continue Reading

MyCWU going through another change

Martha Cardenas, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2015

MyCWU portal is about to become easier for students to navigate. A new student tab is going to appear, starting in late March, which will help with enrolling in classes, checking financial aid and more. “I...

Continue Reading

Consequences of student conduct at Central

Felicia Kopperdahl, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2015

A phrase that many heard growing up is “rules are meant to be broken.” However, the student codes of conduct are university rules that can determine the future of a student. The student code of...

Continue Reading

Comments (0)

The Observer welcomes feedback and commentary on our stories. We moderate comments to ensure they are relevant and civil, but the content of each comment is the responsibility of its original author. We do not accept comments in languages other than English or which include personal attacks, unprotected speech, vulgarity, promotional material, or statements which are nonsensical or irrelevant to the article being commented upon. You may also consider submitting a letter to the editor or an opinion piece. Click on Contact Us for details.
All The Observer Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest