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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

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Open Mic Night packs the Pit

Open Mic Night packs the Pit

Haley Curl, Scene Editor
April 9, 2015

Haley Curl Sign ups for Open Mic Night began at 7:30 p.m. on April 9. There was no shortage of enthusiasm from Central’s various artists, which explained the line that extended out past the sign up...

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Disability awareness on the rise

Haley Curl, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2014

Disability awareness is spreading across the country, as diagnoses become more exact, and assistance becomes more of a priority. The United States Census Bureau’s website says 19 percent of Americans...

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AT EASE - Members of the Army ROTC meet in front of the current ROTC building, Peterson Hall.

Central’s ROTC relocating to Lind Hall

Haley Curl, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2014

The Chimpanzee Human Communication Institute (CHCI) building has recently become a study hall for the athletics department. The ROTC programs had requested use of the building, but did not receive the...

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Feminist Club promotes equality

Feminist Club promotes equality

Haley Curl, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2014

Feminism, despite its evolution, has collected a negative connotation over the years. The goals of Central’s Feminist Club are to clarify its meaning and promote awareness. “There are a lot of reasons...

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Central’s crane operator works with a view on Science Phase II

Central’s crane operator works with a view on Science Phase II

Haley Curl, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2014

Being a tower crane operator might seem like a lonely profession to some people, but not to Lyle Mattheson, the tower crane operator who has been running the red crane at the Science Phase II construction...

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Office of Student Success helps freshmen make a mark

Office of Student Success helps freshmen make a mark

Haley Curl, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2014

The Office of Student Success is dedicated to exposing first- and second-year students to every opportunity that could enhance their future. “Our primary reason for existing is to provide support...

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Ferguson addressed in Ellensburg meeting

Ferguson addressed in Ellensburg meeting

Haley Curl, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2014

In light of the events in Ferguson, Mo., residents of Ellensburg convened during a town hall meeting, discussing everything from racism to police-community relationships. “Racism is the belief that...

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SAFETY FIRST - CAT members Maure and Weenik accompany a student at night.

Safety in numbers, CAT provides campus security

Haley Curl, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2014

Every night, starting at 7 p.m., students and faculty can call (509)963-2950, and arrange for one of the Courtesy Assistance Team (CAT) members to meet and escort them to wherever they need to go on campus. CAT...

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