The Observer

Central Access provides reading services for students nationwide

Rashay Reading, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2014

Central Access isn’t something heard about often, but it is a large part of the disability services at Central. The program provides students with access to alternative media such as books in braille...

NASA awards $184k to CWU professor

Rashay Reading, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2014

Dr. Darci Snowden received a grant from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to do scientific research on the Cassini Solstice Mission. She is currently working on interpreting data for...

High schoolers ‘Excel’ on campus

Rashay Reading, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2014

Excel Alternative High School, located in Black Hall 122, gives high school students that have trouble in a traditional learning environment a chance to complete all of their required credits to graduate. The...

The financial truth of partying

Rashay Reading, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2014

It is difficult to walk near the Central campus on a weekend and not hear the sounds of students throwing parties. And although two-thirds of Central students choose to take part in festivities, it...

Conventional Greek life missing at CWU

Rashay Reading, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2014

Some might be wondering why Central doesn’t have a Greek Life system. There are a few main reasons, and it’s not to be different. Richard DeShields, associate dean of Student Living, said...

New alumni director named

Rashay Reading, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2014

Robert Ford has worked at Central for 13 years. Beginning with a job in recreation, he has been the director of Campus Life for about two and a half years. On Oct. 20, Ford will start his new position...