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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Voices for change is now required for all new students.

Voices for Change program required for new students

Megan Rogers, News Editor
October 5, 2023

CWU students may see an online course titled Voices for Change popping up on their Canvas page. This course is meant to educate students on how to identify a bad situation and help in a safe way.  Voices...

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Bike Boulevard Unveiled on Seventh

Eric Rosane, Staff Reporter
July 19, 2017

A newly installed bicycle boulevard on Seventh Avenue is the first move in a series of actions to be taken by the city’s public works department to maintain safer pedestrian and cyclist travel on low-traffic...

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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...

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The office of the Kittitas County Democrats continues to house signs and materials from past campaigns.

Democratic National Convention to begin

Natalie Baldwin, Staff Reporter
July 23, 2016

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) will be a four day event, similar to the Republican National Convention, beginning July 25th and ending July 28th in Philadelphia. Following the traditional...

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The Kittitas County GOP headquarters is located off University Way near CWU.

Republican National Convention wraps up

Natalie Baldwin, Staff Reporter
July 22, 2016

The Republican National Convention, held in Cleveland, Ohio and began on July 18, recently concluded. During this convention Donald Trump formally accepted his role as the Republican Presidential candidate...

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The diseased trees along the corridor have been removed in order to allow equipment access into the construction site

Constructing a better education

McKenzie Lakey, Summer Editor-in-Chief
June 27, 2016

efore the excitement of graduation could settle over campus and students could flee for a summer reprieve, Central’s latest renovation project roared into full-swing as they shifted focus from...

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Will Getz-Short Apartment Complex be demolished?

April 23, 2014

BY Riley Elliott Staff Reporter   In the future, Central plans to demolish and replace the existing Getz-Short Apartment Complex on the south end of campus, situated along University Way...

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Time to clean up the water, Central takes on Yakima River and CWU irrigation canal

April 20, 2014

BY Patience Collier News Editor On April 19, the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (CLCE) will be sending 150 volunteers to clean up the area around the Yakima River. This will be...

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Will better event planning keep students at Central during weekends?

April 16, 2014

BY Evan Pappas Contributing Writer   Central has been called a suitcase college, with students often retreating to the West Side over the weekends, but data collected by the school shows...

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ASCWU-BOD positions influence Central student life

April 9, 2014

BY Colt Sweetland Assistant News Editor CORRECTION: Cassie DuBore's name had previously appeared as Dubore. The below article has been edited, and the Observer apologies for this mistake.   On...

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Director Robert McCune stands in the FISH food banks upper level where food is stored.

Munch Madness arrives in Ellensburg and brings in almost 14,000 pounds of food

April 9, 2014

By Sarah Ruiz, Online Editor While March Madness was underway, so was a local food drive known as Munch Madness.The food drive was run by the local FISH food bank, organized by Morning Rotary. In total,...

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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...

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