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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

News: E-burg works on marijuana legalization

News: E-burg works on marijuana legalization

Colt Sweetland, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2014

The city of Ellensburg is on its way to allowing marijuana businesses within the next few months. Recently, the city council placed a moratorium on marijuana  in Ellensburg to give the council more...

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News: Biology Department receives grant for flow cytometer

News: Biology Department receives grant for flow cytometer

February 11, 2014

BY MIKAILA WILKERSON, Staff Reporter Biology students are in for a treat as they will soon receive a flow cytometer that is coming to the university. Blaise Dondji, Assistant Professor within the...

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News: International Center helps acclimate students

News: International Center helps acclimate students

February 11, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter It is nearly inevitable that foreign exchange students will feel homesick, culture shock or alienation, but the International Center exists to be supportive and...

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News: Central Police working to keep students safe

News: Central Police working to keep students safe

February 7, 2014

BY AARON KUNKLER, Staff Reporter Last summer, a 23-year-old man was stabbed to death on campus at Central. Police were tight lipped on the situation then, and continue to refrain from commenting much...

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ROTC may inherit CHCI facilities

ROTC may inherit CHCI facilities

Colt Sweetland, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2014

  Central Washington University is requesting funds to renovate the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (CHCI) to prepare for the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) to move in. Former...

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News: Wellness Center promotes drug awareness

News: Wellness Center promotes drug awareness

February 2, 2014

BY AARON KUNKLER, Staff Reporter The Wellness Center on campus is trying to raise awareness about prescription drug abuse and potential assistance programs for students at Central. Doug Fulp, a...

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News: Museum making big changes

News: Museum making big changes

January 31, 2014

BY MIKAILA WILKERSON, Staff Reporter Some new and exciting additions are going to be coming to the Museum of Culture and Environment, which is located in Dean Hall. Mark Auslander, Director of the...

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News: MyCWU replaces Wildcat Connection

News: MyCWU replaces Wildcat Connection

January 31, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter MyCWU replaced Wildcat Connection on Jan. 27, but the launch has resulted in technical difficulties and mixed feedback. The website interface and services that...

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Scene: Lambert performs through mixture of songs and poetry in SURC Theater

Scene: Lambert performs through mixture of songs and poetry in SURC Theater

January 20, 2014

BY RANDI GIBBONS, Online Reporter Spoken word poet and Grammy nominated singer, Mary Lambert, performed an intense and heart-filled show in the SURC Theater on Jan 17. The venue was moved from the ballroom...

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News: Physics professor Sharon Rosell named 2013 Outstanding Chapter Adviser by SPS

News: Physics professor Sharon Rosell named 2013 Outstanding Chapter Adviser by SPS

December 8, 2013

BY EVAN THOMPSON, Online Editor After years of teaching and countless hours spent outside the classroom as chapter adviser for Central’s Society of Physics Students, Sharon Rosell has helped her...

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News: Federal grant sends two professors to the Antarctic

News: Federal grant sends two professors to the Antarctic

November 17, 2013

                  BY BARBARA LEWIS, Staff Reporter This year the National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.5 million grant...

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News: Central's expense savings and tuition increases accumulates over $61 million

News: Central’s expense savings and tuition increases accumulates over $61 million

October 31, 2013

BY PATIENCE COLLIER, Assistant News Editor In the past six years, Central’s administration has spent less each year than they have budgeted for expenses. The difference between the assets and expenses...

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