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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

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Students travel to Olympia to lobby state legislators

Students travel to Olympia to lobby state legislators

Chace Davy, News Editor
February 4, 2015

During Central’s faculty development day on Jan. 28, a small group of Central students, as well as Central’s Student Government (SG) took a day trip to Olympia to lobby Washington’s legislators. In...

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Record low gas prices arrive in Ellensburg; vary from $1.67-1.83 per gallon

Record low gas prices arrive in Ellensburg; vary from $1.67-1.83 per gallon

Chace Davy, News Editor
January 28, 2015

For the first time since March of 2009, the price of gasoline is under $2 per gallon. Just last March, the price per gallon was almost $4, according to Texaco manager Bill Thulean. The significant...

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FISH Food Bank back on its feet after fire

FISH Food Bank back on its feet after fire

Chace Davy, News Editor
January 19, 2015

Carla Tacher watched in shock as the place she called her second home burned to the ground last Thanksgiving weekend. The contents and the building itself, according to Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue,...

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Steve Verhey held a meeting on Oct. 22 to hear what residents had to say about regulations.

Kittitas ‘Cannabis’ County: Regulations weigh heavy on voter minds as election race closes

Chace Davy, Assistant News Editor
October 30, 2014

As the Kittitas County Commissioner election draws near, candidates Obie O’Brien and Steve Verhey have been campaigning to win the votes that may sway the county one way or the other. One of the most...

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Open mic discussion on marijuana provides citizens with opportunity to voice opinions

Chace Davy, Assistant News Editor
October 24, 2014

The Kittitas County Commissioner elections are coming soon and candidates Obie O'Brien and Steve Verhey are trying their best to win over the last few voters that may be undecided. Verhey held an informal...

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Science Phase II helps Central become greener

Chace Davy, Assistant News Editor
October 18, 2014

The Science Phase II building currently under construction is going to be a good first step in Central reaching its goal of achieving carbon neutrality. It is part of the goal for Central to become...

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New budget in place

Chace Davy, Assistant News Editor
October 9, 2014

Last week, Central President James Gaudino sent out a memo to the Central community, which detailed some of the budget cuts that the university plans on making over the course of this fiscal year, which...

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Newly built Patricia Place sits downtown

Newly-built apartments now leasing on 5th and Water Street

Chace Davy, Assistant News Editor
October 4, 2014

Over the summer, a brand new apartment complex opened up on 5th and Water Street, called Patricia Place. The complex houses 38 one-bedroom apartments and a single two-bedroom apartment. Having mostly...

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Zipcars on campus

Zipcars available for students to rent, rate starts at $7.50 an hour

Chace Davy, Assistant News Editor
October 2, 2014

They’re sitting in designated parking spaces at the Student Union and Recreation Center. After a lengthy deliberation process, Zipcars have made their appearance on Central’s campus. Zipcar...

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