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Dark matter may be bigger than we thought

Kevin Wang, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014

Case Western Reserve University researchers are hoping to unravel the mystery of dark matter. Physics Professor Glenn Starkman and recently graduated doctoral student David Jacobs theorize that dark matter,...

CWRU Police Blotter, Nov. 11 to Nov. 18

November 21, 2014

Nov. 14—Felony theft. Wallet taken from purse, Kelvin Smith Library. Nov. 14—Theft from auto. Glass smashed and items taken from parked auto, 1920 Martin Luther King Drive. Nov. 15—Criminal...

CWRU startup Everykey still needs to raise $20,000 to reach its ambitious Kickstarter goal

Mike McKenna, Director of Print November 21, 2014

Case Western Reserve University startup Everykey’s hopes to raise $100,000 are going to come down to the wire. Founded and led by recently graduated engineering and computer science alumnus Chris...

Meal Plan

Where does your meal swipe money go?

Anastazia Vanisko, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014
We break down where your meal swipe money actually goes.
Winter in Cleveland

Cleveland braces for winter weather

John Brogan, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014

Clevelanders like to think they’re tough enough for any weather pattern. But November’s 24-hour transition from warm and sunny to winter wonderland seems to be a cruel reminder of the season to come....

USG mass funding applications due Nov. 22

Miriam Ridge, Staff Reporter November 20, 2014

The deadline for submitting budgets to the Undergraduate Student Government is fast approaching. Students that are registered with OrgSync and recognized by USG have until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 22 to create...

Cat skeletons, gladiators among The Observers picks for the five most interesting classes to take this spring

Cat skeletons, gladiators among The Observer’s picks for the five most interesting classes to take this spring

Julia Bianco, News Editor November 14, 2014

Opening up SIS can bring up a whirlwind of emotions: fear, anxiety, sometimes even pure terror. With hundreds of options available, how are students supposed to decide which classes to take each semester?...

Ken Kilka

Semper Fi, Always Faithful

Julia Bianco, Staff Reporter November 14, 2014

The two trees framing Adelbert Hall somehow maintained their colorful plumage through the harsh winds of November, adding a beautiful autumn feel to the Veteran’s Day gathering of students, community...

CWRU Police Blotter, Nov. 5 to Nov. 12

November 14, 2014

Nov. 5: Petty theft—Furniture taken from kitchen/common area, Sherman House. Nov. 5: Telecommunications fraud—Attempts made to hack into multiple CWRU staff accounts, Kelvin Smith Library. Nov....

USG opens applications for Student Life Improvement Grants

Julia Bianco, News Editor November 14, 2014

The Undergraduate Student Government is opening up applications for Student Life Improvement Grants (SLIGs). The SLIGs are given to members of the CWRU community who have a project that they believe will...

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