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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

Michelle Reyes, Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter – Spring 2020

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National Guard works with local food bank

Michelle Reyes, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2020

Second Harvest Inland Northwest is a non-profit organization in Spokane. This organization has provided food in the Inland Northwest since 1971. It distributes over two million pounds of free food each...

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Sub quarter quickens class timelines

Sub quarter quickens class timelines

Michelle Reyes, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2020

CWU is offering a six week course to current and future students. The courses will be online and count towards academic credit which will be reflected on official transcripts.  “Offering the six...

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In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, riders have been encouraged to distance themselves when inside the transit bus and to avoid usage when ill. Most buses were noticeably empty when arriving at their regularly scheduled stops.

Central Transit improves safety measures

Michelle Reyes, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2020

On March 23, the Central Transit Facebook page announced they would be increasing safety and social distancing practices in an attempt to protect customers and agency employees. The precautions will be...

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Free lunches offered through school program

Free lunches offered through school program

Michelle Reyes, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2020

Ellensburg School District has been providing breakfast and lunch sacks at nine different locations since April 6, to anyone under the age of 18. The program will continue until June 19.  Schools have...

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Kittitas Valley Math Circle meetings canceled

Kittitas Valley Math Circle meetings canceled

Michelle Reyes, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2020

Kittitas Valley Math Circle (KVMC) canceled their face-to-face meetings at CWU for the remainder of spring quarter. On April 6 Gov. Jay Inslee requested a statewide closure of  private and public schools...

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