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

News: BOD President considers creating Central car contract

News: BOD President considers creating Central car contract

February 23, 2014

BY JACK JOHANNESSEN, Staff Reporter The Central board of directors is working to bring a car rental service to Central in 2014. “They offer the rental cars to people who are 18 or older, which...

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Opinion: Football is over...and I miss it

Opinion: Football is over…and I miss it

February 13, 2014

BY MARGO MASSEY, Editor-in-chief The day after the Super Bowl aired, I found myself already asking, “Is it football season yet?” Many people will give me the side-eye, saying football is boring...

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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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Sports: Ian Shoemaker hired as new CWU football coach

Sports: Ian Shoemaker hired as new CWU football coach

December 27, 2013

BY EVAN THOMPSON, Online Editor Central Washington University ended its two-month search for head football coach by hiring Ian Shoemaker, Athletic Director Dennis Francois announced on Thursday. Shoemaker...

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Scene: Bluesy adventure metal band Thunderhound starts back up after summer-long break

Scene: “Bluesy adventure metal” band Thunderhound starts back up after summer-long break

December 19, 2013

BY COLLIN JOHNSON, Staff Reporter Describing themselves as a “bluesy adventure metal” band, Thunderhound is gearing up to begin recording in their new space after a summer-long hiatus and to resume...

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Sports: Wildcats squeeze into NCAA Division II Womens Volleyball National Championships as eight-seed

Sports: Wildcats squeeze into NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball National Championships as eight-seed

December 6, 2013

BY RACHEL CHARLTON, Staff Reporter Despite a tumultuous regular season, the Central women’s volleyball team managed to clinch the eighth seed in the NCAA Division II Western Regional Tournament. The...

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News: Wildcat Connection will be replaced by new portal system, MyCWU, on Jan. 27

News: Wildcat Connection will be replaced by new portal system, MyCWU, on Jan. 27

December 2, 2013

BY BARBARA LEWIS, Staff Reporter Central will replace the Wildcat Connection on Jan. 27 with MyCWU, a project that has taken 13 months to complete. The new portal is being implemented with the intent...

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Scene: Micro no more: Iron Horse Brewery expands

Scene: Micro no more: Iron Horse Brewery expands

November 23, 2013

BY COLLIN JOHNSON, Staff Reporter The locally founded Iron Horse Brewery recently closed its tasting room on Prospect Street and its micro pub on Main Street, and consolidated into one location next...

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Scene: Yes, he cannabis: the tale of The Lounge owner, TJ McDonald, and a budding new industry

Scene: Yes, he cannabis: the tale of The Lounge owner, TJ McDonald, and a budding new industry

November 21, 2013

BY CAMILLE BORODEY, Staff Reporter The interior of The Lounge looks like a college student’s dream living room, except at The Lounge, there isn’t a landlord trying to evict pot smokers for lighting...

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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: S&A votes to fund new Wellington the Wildcat suit

News: S&A votes to fund new Wellington the Wildcat suit

November 5, 2013

BY KRISITI YOUNG, Staff Reporter Funding a new suit for Central mascot  Wellington the Wildcat became a main topic for discussion at the Services and Activities Fee Committee meeting Oct. 23. The...

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News: Centrals 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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