The Observer

Keep it down over there!

Simone Corbett, For the Observer
October 19, 2017

It’s 10:30 p.m. on a Friday night at the start of fall quarter. What better way to welcome in a new school year than with a house party, right? Wrong. If you’re not careful, you could easily...

New aviation contractor divides opinion

Simone Corbett, Assistant News Editor
May 27, 2015

Skepticism has surrounded the aviation department since IASCO Flight Training signed on as the new contractor for Central’s professional pilot program, replacing Midstate Aviation.

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Opinion: On-campus dining changes can’t come soon enough

Simone Corbett, Assistant News Editor
May 6, 2015

After living on-campus for two years, I couldn’t be more ready for change in the food department. When I walk into the SURC during the overwhelming 12 p.m. lunch hour, I often find myself pacing back and forth between the pizza and wrap stations at least twice before I force myself to settle on an option that I most likely had for dinner the night before.

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ASCWU general elections debate kick off week of voting

Simone Corbett, Assistant News Editor
May 5, 2015

ASCWU general election debate kicked off election week at Central on Monday night in the SURC Pit. Student government candidate debates followed by the arts fee debate began just after 6 p.m. on May 4. The...

Aviation department continues search for new chair

Simone Corbett, Assistant News Editor
April 16, 2015

The aviation department, which struggled last year from issues with its new flight training contractor, is looking for a new outside chair.

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Port of Seattle slowdown affects Anderson Hay locally

Simone Corbett, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2015

For months, the Port of Seattle slowdown has left a major impact on hay and agricultural disputers throughout the west coast. Negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the...

4.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Central Washington

Simone Corbett, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2015

Around 1 a.m. on Feb. 17 an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 surprised residents across Central Washington. Fortunately, the earthquake didn’t cause any damage, and many students weren’t event awakened...

Policies help lead to the statewide decline of assault charges

Simone Corbett, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2015

Since July 1, 2014, three cases of sexual harassment in the workplace have been reported at Central. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Washington’s total sexual harassment charges...

STI rates on the rise around the state

Simone Corbett, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2015

With over 3,000 condoms picked up by Central students since winter quarter began, the Central Wellness Center has been hard at work. As sexually transmitted infections (STI) rates are continually rising...

Elvin Delgado: Road map to success

Simone Corbett, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2015

Academic success did not come easily for Central Geography Professor Elvin Delgado. As a student at the University of Puerto Rico, Delgado attended lectures taught in Spanish, while reading from textbooks...

Central Police Officer advises students on winter safety and travel tips

Simone Corbett, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2015

With the majority of Central students being from the west side of Washington, concerns about traveling over Snoqualmie Pass is a hot discussion topic among students this time of year. As it should be,...