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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

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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...

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New clock-in system gets mixed reviews from faculty, staff 

New clock-in system gets mixed reviews from faculty, staff 

Bradly Smith, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2015

Earlier this month Central implemented a new clock-in system for faculty and staff. All the departments made the switch from the older, more traditional way of clocking in, to a new web-based system. Employees...

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E-cigs: what's not so great about them

E-cigs: what’s not so great about them

Bradly Smith, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2015

Electronic cigarettes, or “e-cigs,” have been making a huge impact on the tobacco scene over the past several years. In 2014 alone, roughly $2 billion was spent on e-cigs in the United States. According...

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Science Phase II construction update

Science Phase II construction update

Bradly Smith, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2015

The mild weather this winter has played a significant role in keeping Science Phase II construction on schedule. “We are on schedule to be done by the projected date,” said Ryan Swartz, the project...

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