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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

Community raises awareness for fentanyl overdoses

Community raises awareness for fentanyl overdoses

Stephen Martin, Staff Reporter October 5, 2021

Members of the Ellensburg community gathered outside of the courthouse to raise awareness for the six Ellensburg residents who have died of fentanyl-related overdoses in the past year. On Oct. 2, the protest...

CWU’s Hubs Reopen for Fall Quarter

CWU’s Hubs Reopen for Fall Quarter

Libby Williams, Scene Editor October 1, 2021

CWU’s campus is home to plenty of study and hang-out hubs for students. However, after a year of almost exclusively online learning, many new and returning students might not know about these locations...

Move-In Weekend - Full Story

Move-In Weekend – Full Story

Libby Williams, Scene Editor September 30, 2021

CWU’s “Welcome Weekend” returned two weeks ago as all on-campus residents moved into their dorms. After a lack of the event in 2020 due to COVID-19, Housing and Residence Life staff members worked...

After spending six years at the University of Northern Iowa, Wohlpart took the position earlier this year.

Meet President Wohlpart

Sean Bessette, Editor in Chief September 30, 2021

Back in June, President Jim Wohlpart stepped onto CWU’s campus for the first time. Over 1,500 miles away from his previous position, Wohlpart began a new adventure as CWU’s 15th President. Wohlpart...

Students seeing problems in over-full classrooms

Students seeing problems in over-full classrooms

Star Diavolikis, News Editor September 30, 2021

Now that fall quarter has started, students may have noticed slight changes in the COVID-19 procedures set in place by the university. One of these guidelines being while masks are required, no social...

The 2021 CWU Wildcats continue to have high expectations for themselves even after nearly a full year off due to COVID-19.

Football expectations remain high after a full year off

Jared Galanti, Sports Editor September 23, 2021

After a full year off from their regular scheduled season, the CWU football team is once again playing in the fall. They are off to a pretty good start. The Wildcats have started the season 2-1 with...

Courtesy of cwu.edu | After a year without them, fans will be welcomed back to Tomlinson Stadium. All fans in attendance will be required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status against COVID-19.

Rules for fans as they return to live sports

Jared Galanti, Sports Editor September 22, 2021

After a full school year of no fans allowed at sport games, CWU is welcoming fans back for the 2021-2022 school year. However, in order to enjoy live sports again fans will have to follow one major rule. All...

Move-In Weekend 2021

Move-In Weekend 2021

Libby Williams, News Editor September 17, 2021

The second day of "Welcome Weekend" was met with the majority of on-campus students moving into their dorms. Stay tuned for the full story in our first physical edition.  

This was preventable: CWU student arrested, facing student conduct after stealing Pride flag and lighting it on fire

‘This was preventable’: CWU student arrested, facing student conduct after stealing Pride flag and lighting it on fire

June 13, 2021

A CWU student has been arrested after stealing an LGTBQ Pride flag from the SURC and setting it on fire, CWU Police confirmed. The incident took place his week and was captured on social media. CWU’s...

Housing offers $3,000 discount on resident contracts

Housing offers $3,000 discount on resident contracts

Sam Harris, Staff Reporter May 26, 2021

Housing is offering a $3,000 discount for the 2021-2022 academic year for students living on-campus. To be eligible, students must apply for their housing and meal contract by June 1. There is no limit...

Jeff Evans WWU Athletics Communications |  Samantha Steinfield pitched 6 solid innings in Game one of the Wildcats Doubleheader on May 3.

Wildcats split double header with Vikings, Clinch 2nd seed in GNAC tournament

Jared Galanti, Senior Reporter May 12, 2021

The CWU Wildcats softball split a doubleheader with the Western Washington University Vikings on Sunday May 2 winning 4-1 in game one and falling 5-1 in game two. With the one win, they clinched the 2nd...

CWU will require COVID-19 vaccine in fall

CWU will require COVID-19 vaccine in fall

Mitchell Roland, News Editor May 6, 2021

CWU will require all students, staff and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before coming to campus in the fall. President James L. Gaudino made the announcement on May 6. In the announcement,...

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