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Last weekend, CWRU celebrated 200 years of rich history, progress and innovation, with festivities kicking off with the Spartan basketball teams’ games against New York University.
CWRU celebrates its 200th birthday
February 13, 2026

In perfect tandem with Case Western Reserve University’s 200th birthday, the snow relented and the sun welcomed students, faculty and alumni...

Students protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Cleveland. (The Observer/Tyler Sun)
CWRU students walk out in protest of ICE’s actions
January 23, 2026

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, a group of Case Western Reserve University students organized a local “Free America Walkout” in solidarity with the...

New year, new laws for Ohio students
January 16, 2026

As we ring in the new year, Governor Mike Dewine has signed new laws to affect the health, finances and education of Ohioans, reshaping policies...

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LTTE: On loving "users" first
LTTE: On loving “users” first
Jeremy Bendik-Keymer, Contributing Writer • February 13, 2026
As ICE continues to target immigrants in the United States, it is more important than ever to come together with your community.
The need for community as ICE threats persist
Editorial Board February 13, 2026
Does having a hard-to-pronounce name make it harder to form relationships?
Does having a hard-to-pronounce name make it harder to form relationships?
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Last weekend, CWRU celebrated 200 years of rich history, progress and innovation, with festivities kicking off with the Spartan basketball teams’ games against New York University.
CWRU celebrates its 200th birthday
Alyssa Wang, News Editor • February 13, 2026

In perfect tandem with Case Western Reserve University’s 200th birthday, the snow relented and the sun welcomed students, faculty and alumni...

Flooding and an oil leak occured in North Residential Village dormitories over the span of a week, displacing students and causing confusion.
Two Mistletoe community dorms experience emergency maintenance
Darcy Chew, Executive Editor • February 13, 2026

Last week, Case Western Reserve University’s North Residential Village experienced two separate instances of maintenance issues, one in Sherman...

A water main break this past weekend forced the closure of stretches of Euclid Avenue and Mayfield Road, among other impacts on the CWRU community.
Euclid water break disrupts the CWRU community
Hannah Johnson, Director of Print • February 6, 2026

Due to a water main break this past weekend, Euclid Avenue and Mayfield Road were flooded. Case Western Reserve University’s Rave Alert system...

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It’s time to meet The Muppets (2026)
Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor • February 13, 2026

After their last major motion picture in 2014 and last television episode in 1981 (2015 if you count the mockumentary), it is time for the “most...

Birnbaum's editing highlights the artistry inherent in the hijacking of television media to make a point. By stressing the repetition of an iconic moment in pop culture, Birnbaum forces the audience to contend with the dilution of the subject.
‘Technology / Transformation: Wonder Woman’ has meaning stronger than Hercules
Esha Bagora, Social Media Editor • February 13, 2026

After bouncing around from museum to museum, Dara Birnbaum’s “Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman” exhibit has finally reached the...

Bad Bunny's halftime show reached beyond a performance, telling a story of love and unity over hate.
Love in the time of hate, as seen through the Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show
Mariana Parilli-Castillo, Copy Editor • February 13, 2026

Bad Bunny’s Halftime show comes from one of his most politically outspoken albums yet, and that is saying something for an artist who managed...

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First-year sprinters set records and raise expectations
Adam Joseph, Contributing Writer • February 13, 2026

Breaking a school record is impressive on its own, but doing it as a first-year in your very first collegiate competition takes it to another...

The NBA trade contained substantial changes and moves, creating much anticipation for the future.
The NBA trade deadline leaves no team untouched
Derick Su, Contributing Writer • February 13, 2026

On Feb. 6, the National Basketball Association (NBA) Trade Deadline came to a close, and this year delivered surprises, blockbuster moves and...

At the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the Seattle Seahawks put up a strong defense, defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX
Seahawks deliver statement win in Super Bowl LX, defeat Patriots 29-13
Derick Su, Contributing Writer • February 13, 2026

This past Sunday, the National Football League (NFL) concluded its 106th season in existence with the playing of Super Bowl LX between the Seattle...

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