The Observer

Primate Awareness Week

Clarissa Posner, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2016

Central Washington University sets itself apart from other schools by being the only university in the country that offers both an M.S. degree and undergraduate program in primatology. “The undergraduate...

One thing certain at Central: bad parking

Clarissa Posner, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2016

Parking services at Central has upset many students because of a lack of parking spots during busy times throughout the day. It has been an ongoing controversy and there has been both negative and positive...

Claim Clothing wins money

Clarissa Posner, Staff Reporter
June 2, 2015

Owned and operated by Central alumna Megan West, Claim Clothing is a successful local business with an impressive array of garments. Recently, West was the recipient of Kittitas County’s fifth annual...

Employers can choose to fear or embrace the beard

Clarissa Posner, Staff Reporter
May 27, 2015

When it comes to employees and beards, business’ opinions will vary. Some employers have no issue with beards, while others ban them altogether. Locally, Pizza Colin, Ellensburg McDonald’s and the...

Meet Central’s new ASCWU Student Government President

Clarissa Posner, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2015

Ryan Anderson was announced as the Central 2015-2016 Student Government President after elections last week.

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‘Sophomore Year Experience’ combats second-year slump

Clarissa Posner, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2015

Central has added a program to campus this year called the Sophomore Year Experience (SYE).

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Green Hall to be reopened as sober hall and renamed Haven House

Clarissa Posner, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2015

Green Hall, located in North Campus, is currently used to house guests of Central during their stays, but will be reopening next fall for Central students recovering from substance abuse.

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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.

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