Skip to Main Content
By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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

President Gaudino reaches fifth year of agreement; set to receive $500,000 incentive bonus

President Gaudino reaches fifth year of agreement; set to receive $500,000 incentive bonus

Annika Lynch, Staff Reporter
July 29, 2016

The first contract that Central Washington University President James L. Gaudino signed when coming to the university in 2009 was supposed to end after 2011, but a key change occurred in his contract in...

Continue Reading
Luke Lee, junior computer science major, is enrolled only in classes taking place on campus–the only option for his major.

Students caught between convenience and challenge

Ray Payne, Staff Reporter
July 20, 2016

Over the past five years, Central has seen a rise in the number of students taking online classes, especially in the summer. According to data provided by Central’s Public Affairs office, this summer...

Continue Reading
Bittersweet farewell

Bittersweet farewell

Mikaila Wilkerson, Staff Reporter
July 19, 2016

Travis Box, the general manager for Central’s 88.1 The Burg radio station since 2013, resigned at the end of the school year. According to Elena Larrabee, the brand manager for The Burg, Box resigned...

Continue Reading
Student employees can work up to 40 hours a week in the summer and during breaks

Students can see work hours increase during breaks

Annika Lynch, Staff Reporter
July 7, 2016

During summer break Central Washington University students have the option to work on campus. But, how many hours are they allowed to work on campus if they are attending or not attending school for the...

Continue Reading
Tyrone Wells finds warm welcome upon visiting Central

Tyrone Wells finds warm welcome upon visiting Central

May 13, 2014

BY Camille Meador Staff Reporter A room full of many voices suddenly quieted as Tyrone Wells and Brandon Zedaker took the stage at Central on May 2, 2014. Wells prepared himself and immediately...

Continue Reading

Central celebrates the selfie with display in SURC

April 11, 2014

    BY Camille Borodey Orientation Editor   Women’s and gender studies students Cay Collins, Zach Dozier and Kevan Gardner, have created the “Radical Beauty Exhibit and...

Continue Reading
News: BOD prepares for upcoming election period

News: BOD prepares for upcoming election period

March 13, 2014

BY AARON KUNKLER, Staff Reporter Elections for Central’s student Board of Directors (BOD) will be held next quarter. The Associated Students of Central Washington University Board of Directors is...

Continue Reading
News: Wanapum dam leak reveals bones

News: Wanapum dam leak reveals bones

March 13, 2014

BY BARBARA LEWIS, Staff Reporter  Human remains have been found at the Wanapum Dam last week in an archaeological find that state archaeologists are still investigating. “Any time human remains are...

Continue Reading
News: STEM majors win place in  Samuelson renovations

News: STEM majors win place in Samuelson renovations

March 9, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter Locating departments in Samuelson has been subject to change, due to the legislature’s preference in funding science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)...

Continue Reading
Scene: Students juggle pet and school responsibilities

Scene: Students juggle pet and school responsibilities

March 6, 2014

BY JUSTIN MERRELL, Staff Reporter It is relatively common for students to own pets. On a warm summer day, students will walk with their dogs through campus, and all through the year they will fill...

Continue Reading
Scene: Movie Review: Snow on Tha Bluff

Scene: Movie Review: Snow on Tha Bluff

March 1, 2014

BY SPENCER BAKER, Staff Reporter “Snow on tha Bluff” is the most exciting and “real” documentary I have seen in a long time. The movie follows Curtis Snow, a real life drug dealer, in a...

Continue Reading
News: Central reacts to MyCWU

News: Central reacts to MyCWU

February 27, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter The portal update from Wildcat Connection to MyCWU resulted in mixed reactions from staff, students and faculty. MyCWU was released Jan. 27, 2014, and was intended...

Continue Reading