The Observer

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest allows students to continue hands-on chimp interaction

Tera Stenhouse, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2015

Two years ago, Central was one of two universities in the world that had chimpanzees on campus. However, that changed in 2013, when the chimps moved to the Fauna Foundation.

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Students to get additional food options in SURC; food truck may be coming

Tera Stenhouse, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2015

Tired of the same meal options at the SURC? You may be pleased to know that dining is planning to add additional meal options, venues and possibly a food truck next year.

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Central scheduled to become flashpoint for international controversy

Tera Stenhouse and Aaron Kunkler
April 24, 2015

One film is causing quite the stir at Central; “Scottsboro Girls,” a film about the Japanese comfort women is scheduled to be viewed on April 28 and 29 at Central.

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Wildcat Day welcomes new students

Tera Stenhouse, Staff Writer
April 15, 2015

At 8 am on Saturday, April 11, approximately a 1,000 admitted and potential Wildcats walked on to Centrals campus with their guests to experience the events of Wildcat Day.

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Honors College director brings travel experience to campus

Tera Stenhouse, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2015

Anne Cubilie’s life travels have taken her across the globe, from the Middle East to the political field in Washington, D.C. Now the director of the Douglas Honors College (DHC), Cubilie joined the...

Central’s college of education is top 10 largest in country

Tera Stenhouse, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2015

Central’s college of education is one of the top 10 largest education programs in the nation, and Central has been preparing future teachers for 125 years. Education students go through hands-on learning...

Central encourages diversity around Ellensburg

Tera Stenhouse, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2015

About 10,000 students call Ellensburg home, but many feel as though they don’t always belong. According to the United States Census Bureau, Ellensburg is not necessarily known for its diversity. In...

Students push for fresh produce in Central Market Place

Tera Stenhouse, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2015

Lately there has been a push by students for more fresh produce in the Central Market Place and C-Store because of the desire to be able to cook healthy meals from their dorm rooms. Steven Walsh, senior...

CLCE hosts monthly speeches, ‘Tea at 3,’ to help students get acclimated to university life

Tera Stenhouse, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2015

To help new students get acclimated to university life, the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (CLCE) hosts monthly “Tea at 3” speeches in the SURC pit. The speakers are mostly professors...