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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Faculty Forum addresses questions surrounding core curriculum

Faculty Forum addresses questions surrounding core curriculum

Jacob Martin, Staff Reporter November 19, 2010

Should Case Western Reserve University have a core curriculum? What does the faculty think about the issue? What about the students? These are some of the questions addressed at this year’s Faculty Forum,...

Adiós, Four Loko: Ohio bans distribution of beverage

Gillian Seaman and Sage Schaff November 19, 2010

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control may not have the legal authority to halt the sales of Four Loko within the state. But that did not stop them from contacting Phusion Projects,...

Former cop suggests new approach to drug policy

Former cop suggests new approach to drug policy

Katie Kooser, Staff Reporter November 12, 2010

"The prohibition approach has filled our jails, criminalized millions of our citizens, provided a financial windfall for international and local criminal groups and somehow we never tire of pretending...

Save time by automating your finances

Bill Boyer, OSCPA Ambassador November 12, 2010

Most people either run for cover when they start hearing personal finance advice because it’s viewed as complex and dull. Personal finances do not have to be complicated, frustrating, or even time-consuming....

University forum addresses online bullying

Nick Knoske, Assistant News Editor November 12, 2010

In response to recent events involving online bullying and its resultant suicide at Rutgers, Case Western Reserve University's Share the Vision committee sponsored an open forum last Thursday, Nov. 4,...

IMPROVment draws huge crowd for first ever alumni show

IMPROVment draws huge crowd for first ever alumni show

Melanie Sayre, Staff Reporter November 12, 2010

Knowing Cleveland weather, there are few things a sane person would stand in the blistery cold for. But scores of students waited over an hour for IMPROVment's first alumni show. IMPROVment is a short-form...

Relay For Life kicks off today

Relay For Life kicks off today

courtesy Observer staff reports November 12, 2010

Relay For Life will kick off today in Thwing at 12:30 p.m. Although Relay For Life will not be held until next semester, from April 15 to April 16, fundraising efforts are well underway. This year, the...

CWRU law students’ bar exam passage rate best in Ohio

CWRU law students’ bar exam passage rate best in Ohio

Sage Schaff, Staff Reporter November 12, 2010

Class of 2011 graduates of the Case Western Reserve University School of Law now face an additional pressure when they take the Ohio Bar Exam next July: retaining CWRU’s title of highest scores in the...

Runners brave hail and rain for hole in the wall camps

Runners brave hail and rain for hole in the wall camps

Sage Schaff, Staff Reporter November 12, 2010

Despite the harsh cold and freezing rain, 88 participants ran the 5K race and helped Case Western Reserve University’s Phi Kappa Tau fraternity raise over $2600 for its charity, Hole in the Wall Camps,...

Humans and zombies battle on CWRU campus for fifth semester

Humans and zombies battle on CWRU campus for fifth semester

Gabby Markoff, Staff Reporter November 5, 2010

Many students spent this last weekend dressing up as werewolves, monsters, ghouls and goblins. But the zombies you’ve been seeing around campus are wearing their green headbands for a reason other than...

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