The Observer – By the students, for the students of Central …
The year 2025 started for many people on Jan. 1, but there are some cultures that instead choose to follow the lunar calendar, which follows the moon phases, as opposed to the traditional monthly one....
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...
Budgeting for the future: CWU budget impacted by 20% drop in …
May 17, 2023 · The Faculty Senate hosted a budget presentation to assess the financial state of CWU and solicit input on systemic solutions on May 10. Chief Financial Officer Joel Klucking led the presentation and reported that CWU is experiencing a budget deficit due to a 20% drop in enrollment. “The goal of [the] meeting was to talk...
Ski and snowboard bus welcomes students – The Observer
Jan 16, 2019 · Ellensburg is gearing up for another cold winter season, and that means interesting and exciting activities for CWU students and the Ellensburg community. Skiing is one of the activities that students can have fun pursuing in the coming months. Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals (OPR) is a well-known place on CWU’s campus where anybody can rent...
(Live ) Scooter theft across CWU campus: Police Chief Provides …
Jan 18, 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...
‘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...
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...
Walk-on tryouts produce new addition to CWU football team
Mar 2, 2022 · CWU’s football program hosted walk-on try-outs on Feb.18. For any CWU students in good academic standing who were interested, try-outs were a chance to showcase their work and dedication in hopes of making the football team. First year student Nathan Blauman has been a part of the team in a managerial role since Aug. 8,...
First-team all wildcats – The Observer
May 23, 2024 · The CWU baseball season did not end the way the Wildcats wanted it to but their efforts throughout the season did not go unnoticed. Numerous players were recognized with awards for their outstanding play this year following the Wildcats early exit from the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) tournament. The GNAC player of the year...