Universities toss trays in effort to go green
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Katie Reese, Staff Reporter
Universities across the country are tossing their archaic dining trays in an effort to save the earth and a few bucks. But while the social, economic and environmental benefits are big, cultural acceptance and a lack of conclusive data prevent....
CWU Alert! test takes place today
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Israel Espinoza, Staff Reporter
Central Washington University’s emergency system, CWU Alert!, will undergo a test today. The purpose of this test is to make sure that the system is working properly.
Messages are sent to all students, faculty and staff. The emergency system makes sure....
Open positions on ASCWU-BOD
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Shannon O'Hara, News Editor
Students interested in getting involved in school decisions now have the opportunity. The Associated Students of Central Washington University Board of Directors (ASCWU-BOD) has two open positions.
“Applicants must be strong in student leadership, but also know the BOD is here....
Computer error costs state need grant
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Anthony James, Staff Reporter
A computer error caused students who were not eligible for it to receive a state need grant, and now those students must find a way to pay for the balance.
According to Director of Financial Aid Agnes Canedo, a bug in....
University buildings aim for LEED marks
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Daysi Calavia-Lopez, Staff Reporter
“Going Green” at Central Washington University is not a simple catch phrase.
“It’s the law since 2005 that all new buildings constructed using state funding must adhere to RCW 39.35D,” said Joanne Hillemann, architect and manager of facilities planning and construction....
Students stuff stockings for area needy
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Lura Treiber, Staff Reporter
Each fall, volunteers from the Civic Engagement Center put on stocking stuffer and holiday giving tree events to benefit low-income families.
“It’s another way to bring Ellensburg and the campus community together,” said Katie Zeringer, senior elementary education major and one....
Surplus department reuses assets
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Lura Treiber, Staff Reporter
Finding ways to reuse and redistribute surplus and abandoned property is easy for the Surplus and Asset Management department of Central Washington University. Just sell it.
“My feelings are, why fill up landfills when students and locals can have the opportunity....
Remembering Major Glass
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Jeremy Vimislik, Copy Editor
Major George Lawrence Glass II, who joined Central’s ROTC program last year as a n assistant professor and recruiter, passed away Oct. 23. At his memorial service Oct. 29, cadets and friends offered roses, military medallions, a combat knife....
“Speaking to Be Heard” class begins today
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Megan Peters, Online Editor
Israel Espinoza, Staff Reporter
“Speaking to Be Heard” is a two-part Central Washington University class for faculty and staff that teaches the basics of effective and nonviolent communication.
Today, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the class will focus on speaking strategies. this is a....
ROTC offers students the skills for success and leadership
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Daysi Calavia-Lopez, Staff Reporter
Every Thursday they wear their uniforms and walk around school ready to let all the other students on campus know who they are. So, who are they?
They’re the Central Washington University’s Reserve Officer Training Corps. Also known as the ROTC....
