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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

Martz: Thanksgiving is underrated

Paulina Martz, Columnist November 17, 2017

In between the mourning of the end of the Internet’s favorite spooky night and the capitalist rush towards Christmas falls the perfectly pleasant, yet often forgotten, holiday of Thanksgiving. Muddled...

A Ford Fusion, similar to that driven by the suspect, Steve Stephens. The vehicles temporary tag number is E363630. Stephens is 6’1, weighs 244 pounds and bald with a full beard. He was seen wearing a dark blue and grey or black striped polo shirt.

Communication chaos confuses CWRU

Kushagra Gupta and Celia Wan April 17, 2017

Puzzled by all the messages yesterday, April 16? A manhunt was underway in Cleveland but no one seemed to know what portions of the city were safe, or what the search meant for the Case Western Reserve...

The Student Sustainability Council has a several-year plan for implementing renewable energy sources and plans to work on campuss water infrastructure before disposable water bottles are banned.

Student Sustainability Council passes two USG resolutions

Srivatsan Uchani, Staff Reporter April 15, 2016

Campus may soon be losing plastic bottles and gaining sustainable energy. The Student Sustainability Council (SSC), an ad-hoc committee under the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), proposed two...

Former US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage spoke at the dinner, giving a brief overview of many countries most pressing issues.

International dinner recognizes global CWRU

Aquene Kimmel, News Editor April 15, 2016

Forty-five percent of undergraduate students at Case Western Reserve University in 2014-2015 studied abroad, and the university has nearly 2,100 international students. To celebrate the university’s...

Results of tobacco free referendum withheld for further review

Celia Wan, Staff Reporter April 15, 2016

Along with the ballots for the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) elections last week, students also voted on a referendum on the possible tobacco-free campus policy. The full results, which have not...

Lack of communication on Gender-Inclusive Housing upsets RHA, LGBT Center

Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia April 15, 2016

Issues with assigning second-year gender-inclusive housing (GIH) for the 2016-2017 school year have caused some discontent among members of both Case Western Reserve University’s Residence Hall Association...

RAs not being offered free summer housing due to RNC

Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia April 15, 2016

Plans to house “peace officers” during the upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC) in Case Western Reserve University residence halls have upset many of next year’s residential assistants (RAs),...

“It’s a really important event that helps to serve a very pressing issue that affects all campuses across the country including our own,” said Monica Windholtz.

Philanthropy brings sexual assault awareness to campus

Adithi Iyengar, Staff Reporter April 15, 2016

Alpha Chi Omega and Delta Chi have partnered up to bring the annual Walk a Mile in her Shoes Event to campus on Sunday, April 17, during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The core of the event is community...

A controversy over Phi Delta Thetas Greek Week Variety Show skit, pictured, led to a university-wide email from President Snyder, who elaborated on her thoughts in an interview with The Observer.

Variety Show skit sparks campus debate on free speech

Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia April 14, 2016

An open letter penned by three members of the Latinx community has sparked a campuswide debate about free speech and political correctness that has affected Greek life as well as the campus community at...

A day in the life of Doctor Doomsday

A day in the life of Doctor Doomsday

Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia April 8, 2016

The doomsday doctor is average height, with short, buzzed hair and medium blue scrubs he can’t stop untying and retying. His wristwatch uses military time. He has a cold, and he keeps blowing his nose;...

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