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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

Popular items, such as clothing, resulted in higher sales for the Wildcat Shop during orientations on campus

CWU orientations take off with enrollment on the rise

Annika Lynch, Staff Reporter July 30, 2016

Campus introductions  With the new school year coming up, first year students have been touring the campus for the first time at Central Washington University. The first year student orientation...

President Gaudino reaches fifth year of agreement; set to receive $500,000 incentive bonus

President Gaudino reaches fifth year of agreement; set to receive $500,000 incentive bonus

Annika Lynch, Staff Reporter July 29, 2016

The first contract that Central Washington University President James L. Gaudino signed when coming to the university in 2009 was supposed to end after 2011, but a key change occurred in his contract in...

The search for housing in Ellensburg

Natalie Baldwin, Staff Reporter July 27, 2016

On-campus living can have many benefits. Food is taken care of, along with laundry, and it can be potentially be an easy way to make friends. However, as the residency halls fill up with more incoming...

Luke Lee, junior computer science major, is enrolled only in classes taking place on campus–the only option for his major.

Students caught between convenience and challenge

Ray Payne, Staff Reporter July 20, 2016

Over the past five years, Central has seen a rise in the number of students taking online classes, especially in the summer. According to data provided by Central’s Public Affairs office, this summer...

Bittersweet farewell

Bittersweet farewell

Mikaila Wilkerson, Staff Reporter July 19, 2016

Travis Box, the general manager for Central’s 88.1 The Burg radio station since 2013, resigned at the end of the school year. According to Elena Larrabee, the brand manager for The Burg, Box resigned...

More than just another piece of plastic

More than just another piece of plastic

Annika Lynch, Staff Reporter July 18, 2016

Central Washington University has every student get a Connection Card even if you live on or off-campus, but not every student may really know what they are used for. According to CWU's brochure on...

Student employees can work up to 40 hours a week in the summer and during breaks

Students can see work hours increase during breaks

Annika Lynch, Staff Reporter July 7, 2016

During summer break Central Washington University students have the option to work on campus. But, how many hours are they allowed to work on campus if they are attending or not attending school for the...

The library parking lot is one three lots currently under repaving and expansion this summer

CWU paves the way to fewer parking problems

Annika Lynch, Staff Reporter June 29, 2016

Central Washington University is doing general maintenance over the course of summer break. These projects include the re-pavement of the Student Village Parking lot and the extensions of the Brooks...

Hello summer, good-bye student job hours

Hello summer, good-bye student job hours

Natalie Baldwin, Staff Reporter June 28, 2016

As many students are enjoying their summer break by hanging out with friends or even working, some students are still here on campus working or going to school. When it comes to staying on campus, the...

The diseased trees along the corridor have been removed in order to allow equipment access into the construction site

Constructing a better education

McKenzie Lakey, Summer Editor-in-Chief June 27, 2016

efore the excitement of graduation could settle over campus and students could flee for a summer reprieve, Central’s latest renovation project roared into full-swing as they shifted focus from...

Provost for Academic and Student Life announced

Provost for Academic and Student Life announced

The Observer Staff May 4, 2016

Central has announced Katherine Frank as the newly appointed Provost for Academic and Student Life. The news comes by way of a press release sent from Central's Academic Affairs office. She will...

ASCWU back pedals on decision to cast recall election, President Anderson stays in office

ASCWU back pedals on decision to cast recall election, President Anderson stays in office

Jonathan Glover, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2016

fter a private meeting Monday with Interim Provost Stephen Hulbert and Executive Director of Public Affairs Linda Schactler, the Associated Students of CWU (ASCWU) Student Government members decided not...

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