Katherine Lewis – The Observer
Jan 23, 2025 · In Ellensburg, CWU’s winter quarter can be difficult for both students and staff. In a poll posted on the Observer’s Instagram, CWU students were asked how they get to class in the winter. 49% of students...
(Live ) Scooter theft across CWU campus: Police Chief Provides …
Jan 17, 2025 · According to an email sent out by CWU police, multiple motorized scooters have been reported stolen starting on Wednesday. The email details two possible suspects, both listed as male and around the ages of 15-17. CWU police have made one arrest in the case but have said that the investigation is still ongoing. In the...
COVID and its lasting effects on CWU programs – The Observer
Oct 31, 2024 · The quarantine set in place for the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t even a full 5 years ago. During this time, there were many people attending high school and college whose experiences were interrupted due to this pandemic. After about 6 months students were able to continue their schooling and go to college, but some changes had...
Behind the Budgets: Chief financial officer Joel Klucking offers a …
Oct 17, 2024 · In an interview with The Observer, Joel Klucking, CWU’s Chief Financial Officer, discussed plans for the university’s monetary future as well as how they are dealing with its complicated past. From the relatively new “Values-Based Budgeting” model of funding, to the school’s ongoing struggles with waning enrollment, Klucking laid …
The Observer – By the students, for the students of Central …
Recently, Central held an event in Brooks Library hosted by the Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series that explored the subject of banning books in depth.
‘One Emergency Away From Drowning’ – CWU’s Budget Cuts …
Nov 21, 2024 · Budget cuts at CWU have led to reduced staff and increased workloads across campus. For the 2024-2025 school year, there have been budget cuts due to low enrollment rates and retention of students. On CWU’s dashboard, data for enrollment and retention both show a clear decline over the past five years. Registered Admissions are down...
‘Cats Continue Carving the Competition: Winter Break Recap
Jan 16, 2025 · While CWU students went home for Winter Break, women’s and men’s basketball both continued to represent the Wildcats, playing multiple games between the last days of finals, Dec. 13, and the first day of winter quarter, Jan. 7. The men’s basketball team went 2-2 during this time with only a couple of narrow losses and...
A ball hawk among Wildcats – The Observer
Nov 12, 2024 · Central Washington University has one of the best defenses in the Lone Star Conference (LSC), boasting the second lowest points allowed with 121 points through nine games, in part due to senior defensive back Tanner Volk. The 6’1, 189 lbs safety has been a monster since joining the team in 2021. Putting in the work...
International students’ first quarter at CWU – The Observer
Jan 14, 2025 · Central Washington University is home to students from around the country, but it also has the pleasure of receiving many international students. CWU international students come from all across the globe to join the other students here in the small town of Ellensburg. So, how do these students enjoy it here on campus? Sorim Woo...
California fires affect CWU staff, students and alumni
3 days ago · While the recent California wildfires fall far south of CWU, students and alumni have found themselves affected. Most of the outbreaks have been contained, but the aftermath and the fires that are still burning pose active challenges. Alumni Simone Corbett, a broadcast and digital journalism graduate, shared her recent experiences living in the Los Angeles...