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Penny for your thoughts: read banned books
October 3, 2025

Trigger warning: brief discussion of sexual abuse and suicide.   Next week, Oct. 5 through 11, is Banned Books Week. For the uninitiated,...

CWRU receives failing grade in national free speech ranking
CWRU receives failing grade in national free speech ranking
September 26, 2025

Case Western Reserve University is among six Ohio institutions that received a failing grade on the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s...

By achieving a tie with No. 3-ranked Christopher Newport University, the Spartans's undefeated non-conference streak remains alive after seven years.
Women’s soccer remains undefeated after matchup with No. 3-ranked Christopher Newport
September 19, 2025

This past weekend, the Case Western Reserve University women’s soccer team solidified their spot as a top 10 nationally ranked Division III...

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The double strandard: At-home genetic testing kits should have stricter ethical guidelines
The double strandard: At-home genetic testing kits should have stricter ethical guidelines
Afshan Ara, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025
The performative plague
Keona Koh, Contributing Writer • October 10, 2025
Are curiosity and credential-seeking at odds with each other?
Are curiosity and credential-seeking at odds with each other?
Stephen Li, Contributing Writer • October 10, 2025
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Almost a year since the protests of CWRU 11, the legal proceedings and its impact on the activists still prevail.
CWRU 11 holds press conference regarding vandalism lawsuit
Darcy Chew, Executive Editor • October 10, 2025

Eleven activists arrested in connection to last fall’s campus vandalism incident held a press conference Saturday, Oct. 4, in which speakers...

President Trump links acetaminophen to autism
Tyler Sun and Sabrina Feldberg October 10, 2025

During a White House press conference on Sept. 22, U.S. President Donald Trump advised pregnant women to avoid taking acetaminophen, the active...

Following a failure by Congress to resolve budget disputes, the U.S. government shut down on Oct. 1.
The US Government has shut down
Olivia Wen, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the U.S. government shut down due to partisan budget conflicts in Congress. One of the biggest reasons Democrats have contested...

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"The Life of a Showgirl" has produced conflicting opinions but is still a fun and upbeat album.
Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl”—A case study on the glitter pen
Riya Kulkarni, Copy Editor • October 10, 2025

After a long wait from the announcement on Aug. 12, Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album “The Life of a Showgirl” has been released. The 41...

In their collaboration, FINNEAS and Ashe explore themes of love.
Is this “The Dream” duo?
Kiera Ng, Layout Designer • October 10, 2025

Truly a dream come true, on Sept. 19, FINNEAS and Ashe released their debut album,“The Dream,” as a band under the name “The Favors.”...

"Saturday Night Live" returned for its 51st season on Oct. 4—and it's pretty much the same as it always was.
Saturday Night Live 51: Live from New York, it’s the same
Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor • October 10, 2025

“Saturday Night Live” (SNL) is an American institution. Since 1975, an expansive cast of comedians go live from New York at 11:30 p.m. on...

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Following a historic comeback throughout September, the Cleveland Guardians's season came to a heartbreaking end this past Thursday.
Guardians’ season ends in Wild Card loss after historic comeback run
Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor • October 10, 2025

After a rollercoaster season, the Cleveland Guardians gave fans a glimpse of hope in the postseason but ultimately fell short on Oct. 2, losing...

The men's and women's cross country teams dominated the Daniel Mullen Memorial Invite, with numerous runners on both teams placing within their respective top 20 for the meet.
Spartans sweep Daniel Mullen Memorial Invite with dominant team performances
Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor • October 10, 2025

Over the weekend, the Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s cross country teams dominated the Daniel Mullen Memorial Invitational,...

After a successful fall season, CWRU men's tennis will be returning in November and women's tennis will resume in February.
Spartans close fall tennis season with momentum and high expectations
Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor • October 10, 2025

The Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s tennis teams concluded their fall seasons this past weekend and will take a break from...

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