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USG President Ananya Hari speaks ahead of the USG vote to encourage civility and respect.

USG overwhelmingly votes to pursue divestment from “Israeli apartheid”

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor November 11, 2022

After years of debate, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) of Case Western Reserve University took a strong stance against the actions of the Israeli government, the military-industrial complex...

Bringing many CWRU students to the polls last Tuesday, CWRUVotes organized yet another successful Election Day.

Shuttles and pies: A glimpse into Election Day at CWRU

Zachary Treseler, Contributing Writer November 11, 2022

When it's Election Day in the Department of Political Science at Case Western Reserve University, an early bedtime is off the table for both professors and students. This past Tuesday, Nov. 8, students...

Excessive electricity use in residence halls and Greek housing is just one reason why The Office of Energy and Sustainabilitys sustainability contest is necessary for reducing CWRUs carbon footprint.

CWRU Unplugged: Sustainability contest underway

Sarah Karkoff, Staff Writer November 11, 2022

From Nov. 1-15, Case Western Reserve University’s Office of Energy and Sustainability (OES) is running a residence hall and Greek house sustainability contest, dubbed CWRU Unplugged. The Office of Energy...

Finding optimism in the face of climate change

Finding optimism in the face of climate change

Carsten Torgeson, Contributing Writer November 11, 2022

In the aftermath of both Hurricane Fiona and Ian, concerns about the changing climate and its impacts on how we live press upon many of us. Dr. Onema Adojoh, from the Case Western Reserve University Department...

With the midterm elections now in the rearview, the results are starting to pour in as all votes are counted across the nation.

Voting across the nation: What we know now

Grace Johnson, News Editor November 11, 2022

Many went into Election Day on Nov. 8 fearful and worried, unsure how the U.S. government stood after the polls closed. On many voters’ minds were the topics of abortion and womens’ rights, inflation,...

In an effort to combat foot insecurity on campus, USGs subcommittee Swipe Out Hunger takes meal swipe donations and turns them into meal vouchers that work at both Fribley and Leutner Commons.

Combatting food insecurity with Swipe Out Hunger

Darcy Chew, Staff Writer November 11, 2022

From Sept. 12-15, Undergraduate Student Government (USG)’s subcommittee Swipe Out Hunger ran a swipe drive collecting meal swipes to combat food insecurity on campus. Now, those meal swipes can be redeemed...

USG’s “Students for Justice in Palestine” bill garners controversy

USG’s “Students for Justice in Palestine” bill garners controversy

Shreyas Banerjee and Grace Johnson November 4, 2022

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) of Case Western Reserve University announced on Wednesday, Oct. 26 that they would be bringing Bill 31-15 to the floor on Nov. 8. They also noted that they would...

What you need to know about CWRU’s Reproductive Health Task Force

Grace Johnson, News Editor October 28, 2022

Following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, many institutions around the country have been making efforts to ensure their...

The RTA is a vital service for CWRU students and faculty as well as an important tool for fighting poverty by bringing economic activity to an underserved community.

Inside the RTA: Cleveland’s public transit

Milo Vetter and Jarod Lau October 28, 2022

For many students, faculty and employees at Case Western Reserve University, the Greater Cleveland Rapid Transit Authority (RTA) is a vital service. The RTA’s light rail and bus system is the best way...

The Undergraduate Research Society partners with Delta Epsilon Mu to host an undergraduate research panel

Haddy Dardir, Contributing Writer October 28, 2022

The Undergraduate Research Society (URS), and their Research Scholars Program (RSP), provides students events, resources and mentorship to assist them on their journey as undergraduate researchers.  One...

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