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....

5 days ago · Washington was one of 21 states to implement an increase in minimum wage at the start of the new year. The wage went from $16.28 per hour to $16.66 per hour. Many student workers are receiving minimum wage and are directly impacted by the change. Balancing student life with financial needs is a struggle for...

Washington was one of 21 states to implement an increase in minimum wage at the start of the new year. The wage went from $16.28 per hour to $16.66 per hour.

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...

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...

5 days ago · 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 reported buying a parking pass and driving, while 51% reported walking. In a follow-up question posted to the Instagram...

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Oct 9, 2024 · President Jim Wohlpart revealed that CWU has lost $26 million in tuition money due to enrollment decline at his annual State of the University Address (STU) on Oct. 4 in the SURC Ballroom. Wohlpart elaborated on CWU’s low enrollment numbers, and how they have affected the budget of the university. “For the last 20 years,”...

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...

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...