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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

Sigma Alpha Epsilon re-launches colony at CWRU following 2006 suspension

Julia Bianco, News Editor March 20, 2015

Case Western Reserve University’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) recently inducted 32 new members, marking the fraternity’s return to campus after it was suspended in 2006. SAE was originally...

Colleges Against Cancer looking for submissions for April 3 research fair

Gabrielle Buffington, Staff Reporter March 20, 2015

On April 3, Case Western Reserve University will be hosting its first ever Cancer Research Fair, run by Colleges Against Cancer (CAC). The event, which runs from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Thwing Center Ballroom,...

Moving towards a more sustainable campus

John Brogan, Staff Reporter March 20, 2015
CWRU prides itself on its sustainability, but there is always more to be done. The Department of Sustainability hopes to recycle 50 percent of the university's trash within the next five years.

CWRU Police Blotter, March 1 to March 17

March 20, 2015

March 1: Felony theft—items taken from backpack, Allen Memorial Library. March 3: Robbery—males struck from behind by unknown suspect, wallet taken, E. 123rd St. near Euclid Ave. March 15: Theft...

Final stretch

Spring break has passed, and everyone has returned from Acapulco, Akron or points in between for the last six weeks of school. The coldest February in Cleveland since Ulysses S. Grant was president has...

President Obama speaks at the City Club; Police get photo of Akron man who pooped on neighborhood cars; Steve’s Hot Dogs burns down

Julia Bianco, News Editor March 20, 2015

We boil down what happened in Cleveland this week. President Obama speaks at the City Club President Barack Obama spoke at the City Club downtown on March 18. During his speech, he touched on the...

Life support

Sruthi Meka, Staff Reporter March 20, 2015

The Supporting Engagement and Resilience (SUPER) Coach program at University Hospitals provides a unique experience for its volunteers. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Nicholas Cohen, the program’s primary...

The new residence hall will not open until Sept. 12, displacing its 290 occupants for the first two weeks of the fall semester.

New residence hall will not be finished by next year as planned

Julia Bianco, News Editor March 19, 2015

Students were shocked to hear that the new residence hall, located at the North Residential Village and designed to house 290 upperclassmen, would not be opening until two weeks into the fall semester....

KSL is severely underfunded compared to the libraries of comparative institutions. It has had to make a number of cuts in recent years due to financial constraints. This has included popular research databases.

Same budget, new design

Aquene Kimmel, Opinion Editor March 19, 2015
CWRU's library is looking to make some serious upgrades in the next year.
The Oasis station is free of the eight major allergies and gluten.

New allergy-free station opens at Fribley Café

Julia Bianco, News Editor March 19, 2015

Bon Appétit is looking to expand options for students with allergies at its newest addition to the Fribley Cafe, the Oasis station, which opened on March 16. The Oasis station will provide food that is...

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