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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University. Tweet us story ideas or breaking news. IG: @ CWUObserver Email: [email protected]

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New issue of The Observer is out now!#CWU #CWUObserver

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Jaeda Nelson builds a legacy as CWU’s first wildcat pantry coordinator.

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Read all about how CWU students stay cool in the summer in our newest issue!

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The CWU women’s rugby team recently concluded their season with an 11-7 overall record, and junior loose forward Tessa Hann had lots to reflect on in terms of their journey.

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Get ready to be captivated by a vibrant tapestry of colors, sounds and traditions as CWU gears up to host their annual Polyfest on May 26.

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The Faculty Senate hosted a budget presentation to assess the financial state of CWU and solicit input on systemic solutions on May 10.

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CWU Track and Field competed in the outdoor Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) championships in Monmouth, OR. from May 12 to 13.

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Filipino culture was celebrated through food and dance at the Barrio Fiesta at Barto Hall. Barrio, also known as Barangay, means “village” in the Philippines.  

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“Pride means a bunch of different things to a bunch of different people,” Equality through Queers and Allies (EQuAl) Vice President Jessica Berkey (she/he) said.

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ASCWU President Elect Malik Cantú said he is looking forward to being a resource for students with a strong leadership team alongside him going into the 2023-2024 academic year.

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James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s popular adaptation of the classic Grim Brothers fairy tales and two-time Tony Award-winning musical, “Into the Woods,” finally took the CWU stage on May 12 after being postponed due to COVID-19.

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Flooding in Ellensburg was reported on May 2 for roughly a week due to a quick turnaround of warm temperatures and rapid snow melt from Naneum Canyon in Kittitas County, according to Public Information Officer for the City of Ellensburg Nicole Klauss.

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Transgender students on campus have reported that there was no option to apply online for graduation commencement under anything other than the name CWU has on file, which in many instances is their legal name.

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The CWU Family Resource Center hosted a poverty simulation on May 5 in the SURC.

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ASCWU Vice President Brady Smith said he thinks the new police workgroup is the best way to handle the discussion of police on campus, due to the shared governance model that CWU shares with Ellensburg.

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A national shortage of #therapists is hitting home for CWU.

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BREAKING: Principal Beau Snow made an announcement to students and parents over email that there was a lockdown in process on May 10 at 1:03 p.m. This was announced after KitCom sent a report of an imminent threat at 12:28 p.m.
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CAH students are showcasing their work in the SURC on May 18th for SOURCE. Stop by to see what our students have been working on this year!

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The Mount Stuart Elementary robotics team is on their way to Dallas, TX for the VEX Robotics World Championships  from April 25 to May 4.

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A group of representatives from student organizations gathered as a coalition April 17 with members of the ASCWU Board of Directors in the SURC ballroom to discuss having more student voice and choice in the presence of campus police at campus events. 

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