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The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Takashi De Leon, Staff Photographer

Staff Photographer- Spring 2020

All content by Takashi De Leon
The main walkways through campus, usually occupied by students, were empty all quarter due to the campus shutdown caused by COVID-19. Most buildings were closed as well.

[Photo] Gaudino outlines changes to campus

Mitchell Roland, Senior Reporter
June 3, 2020

The main walkways through campus, usually occupied by students, were empty all quarter due to the campus shutdown caused by COVID-19. Most buildings were closed as well.

Opinion: Debates over enforcing the shutdown vs. saving the economy miss the point

Opinion: Debates over enforcing the shutdown vs. saving the economy miss the point

Takashi De Leon, Columnist
May 23, 2020

As the country continues to be ravaged by COVID-19, the societal and economic impacts of the virus and statewide quarantines are becoming dire. Currently, over 1.4 million Americans have confirmed cases...

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The ReCycle Bicycle shop has been booked with repair orders and an increase in new customers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Service Manager Colton Beutel suggests that people may be seeking alternatives to staying inside due to the shutdown.

[Photo] Bikes are back

Joseph Stanger, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2020

The ReCycle Bicycle shop has been booked with repair orders and an increase in new customers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Service Manager Colton Beutel suggests that people may be seeking...

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.

[Photo] Central Transit improves safety measures

Michelle Reyes, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2020

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...