Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Letter to an Elder Day hopes to spread joy to elders across the world

Lelia Durand, Staff Reporter February 19, 2021

A 2018 study based on data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study found that an estimated 7.7 million community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older in the United States were socially isolated and...

The Physical Resource Center food pantry seeks to help students in need.

The Dean of Students Office and partners compile resources for students facing food insecurity

Lelia Durand, Contributing Reporter February 12, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has amplified financial and food insecurity issues around the U.S. as people struggle to pay bills and put food on their tables. In an effort to support the Case Western Reserve...

USG President Hunter Stecko has had his work cut out for him, and he isnt done yet.

USG President Hunter Stecko reflects on lessons learned from 2020

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor February 12, 2021

Some remarks in this interview have been edited for length and clarity When Hunter Stecko was elected to be the president of Case Western Reserve University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG)...

Student-led task force action plans for 2021 receive student input

Hannah Jackson, Staff Reporter February 12, 2021

The student input period on the “For a Better CWRU” student-led task force’s 2021 action plans has just closed as of Feb. 9. Up to that point, students were encouraged to voice their opinions and...

CWRU Care seeks to make mental health services more accessible for students than ever before.

CWRU Care becomes available for university students

Hannah Jackson, Staff Reporter February 5, 2021

Case Western Reserve University has launched their latest mental health initiative, CWRU Care, to give undergraduate, graduate and professional students 24/7 access to mental health services from outside...

Robotics for All has taught about 1,300 K-8th graders in four states.

Nonprofit co-founded by CWRU student educates low-income students in STEM subjects

Kevin Pataroque, Staff Reporter January 29, 2021

Why are low-income students historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs? Universities across the country have created tutoring programs, outreach activities...

Public health officials are urging Americans to spend Thanksgiving Day with immediate family only, and most Americans expect to have smaller plans than years past.

How chemical engineering can help you make the perfect turkey

Kevin Pataroque, Staff Reporter November 20, 2020

As the fall semester wraps up, students around campus prepare to head home for the first time in months for Thanksgiving break. Like everything else, this Thanksgiving will be unlike any before. Public...

Controversy surrounding club recognition of Case for Life through Division of Student Affairs

Lelia Durand, Contributing Reporter November 20, 2020

Over the past few months, the student body has disagreed over the instatement of Case for Life (CFL), a pro-life student organization whose mission is to “build a culture of life” and to “work to...

Brandon Chrostowski, EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute CEO and founder, speaks on film “Knife Skills”

Hannah Jackson, Staff Reporter November 13, 2020

In an event co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning and the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship, Case Western Reserve University students were able to participate in a discussion...

Vault Health, the first FDA Emergency Use Authorization approved saliva test for COVID-19, has a 98% conclusive rate.

New COVID-19 tests for those on campus

Pamela Li, Contributing Reporter November 13, 2020

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the United States, colleges and universities are expanding testing services in order to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus across campuses. Since August,...

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