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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Dr. Andrea Milne, Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences

For some, concerns about coronavirus linger

Collin Wong, Web Editor February 27, 2020

Worldwide, there have been more than 80,000 cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) so far, and over 2,700 COVID-19 deaths. As the virus quickly spread, government officials and residents of the affected countries...

Shaunte Hall-Jones is known throughout CWRU for her kindness and ability to remember people’s names.

Bon Appétit breaks CWRU’s heart

Matt Hooke, Winston Delk, and Henry Bendon February 21, 2020

On Friday night at 2 a.m., The DEN by Denny's at Case Western Reserve University is a madhouse. A swarm of drunk students from a first-year party, mixed with students who spent the night at the Kelvin...

Guide to CWRU Greek Life’s policies on initiation for non-binary students

Anna Giubileo, Staff Reporter February 20, 2020

Greek Life is seen by many as a quintessential aspect of one’s college career. However, for individuals who do not identify with the male/female binary, joining Greek Life presents a different set of...

CWRU Town Hall meeting presents tuition increases and general education changes

Anna Giubileo, Staff Reporter February 13, 2020

“In a perfect world, I’d like you all to be here free of charge,” said Case Western Reserve University Provost Ben Vinson III. However, that is obviously not the reality, as students filled the Tinkham...

LONDON, ENGLAND: A man protests against Brexit outside the Houses of Parliament on July 5, 2018 in London, England. A prolonged heatwave continues to grip much of the country, with no rain falling in some part for over six weeks. While many enjoy the sunshine, the lack of water is having a dramatic affect. Farmers are finding it difficult to feed their cattle, water levels in reservoirs are falling rapidly and wildlife is struggling. As rivers dry up reports of mass fish die offs have been reported. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

History professor teaching Brexit SAGES course weighs in on Brexit’s implications

Surita Basu, News Editor February 7, 2020

June 23, 2016. That was the date of the referendum that resulted in the people of the United Kingdom deciding to leave the European Union with a vote of 52% in favor and 48% opposed. Yet, two prime ministers...

Springfest was behind the alien invasion, and it’s not over yet

Springfest was behind the alien invasion, and it’s not over yet

Veronica Madell February 6, 2020

Aliens, of the inflatable kind, invaded the Case Western Reserve University campus during the first week of February. It started on Monday and Tuesday as an omen, with random stickers appearing in classrooms,...

Farewell, President Snyder

Farewell, President Snyder

Matt Hooke and Anna Giubileo February 6, 2020

Barbara Snyder loved the late-night breakfast. At 9:30 p.m., the Case Western Reserve University president would shed the confines of her office to enjoy pancakes and sausages, joining students in using...

Cleveland to loosen penalties for marijuana possession

Cleveland to loosen penalties for marijuana possession

Nathan Lesch, Director of Print January 30, 2020

On Monday, Jan. 27, Cleveland’s City Council voted to halt the prosecution of minor misdemeanor and misdemeanor marijuana possession, meaning that marijuana possession of up to 200 grams (approximately...

UDC has created a free library to address concerns about the usefulness of KSL laptops.

UDC creates a free lending library for computers and calculators

Anna Giubileo, Staff Reporter January 23, 2020

The Undergraduate Diversity Collaborative (UDC) has created a free lending library where students can borrow computers and calculators. The project was spearheaded this year by Fatima Rahman, a third-year...

A window into a KSL shuttle driver

Veronica Madell, Staff Reporter January 23, 2020

When there are no students riding the KSL Express late at night, Frank Middlebrook cranks up the jazz on his radio and drives the route himself. Born and raised in Cleveland, this city is home to many...

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