Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Towel change

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor October 3, 2014

The soft comfort of drying off after a tough workout or a good swim has become a little bit pricier for the students at Case Western Reserve University. Before this year, the Veale Center lent towels...

Spirit Wall

Spirit Wall to be rebuilt in new location

Adithi Iyengar, Staff Reporter October 3, 2014

The new Tinkham Veale University Center (TVUC) has brought many new things to the university, but it has also taken some away. The Spirit Wall, a large billboard that student groups could use to advertise...

CWRU Police Blotter, Sept. 23 to Sept. 30

October 3, 2014

Sept. 23: Felony theft—plumbing equipment taken. Wolstein Research Building. Sept. 25: Warrant arrest—male found on campus property with outstanding arrest warrant with Cleveland Police Department....

Alert, Alert

As we settle into our fall routines, history tells us that, at some point, everyone’s phone will start to quiver, bark or play whatever ringtone you have. When you look to check it out, you will see...

Cancer drug’s inner workings help explain why some patients don’t clot

Kushagra Gupta, Staff Reporter October 3, 2014

What if you were given chemotherapy drugs to fight cancer, but knew that those drugs could increase the likelihood of blood clots? A recent five-year long study by Dr. Lalitha Nayak of University Hospitals...

One to One Yoga

121 Fitness offering free yoga and zumba classes

Tara Tran, Staff Reporter October 3, 2014

As a continuation of their successful program from last year, 121 Fitness is offering free yoga and Zumba classes for Case Western Reserve University students. The sessions are available weekly for the...

Inamori Ethics Prize awarded to doctor who treats sexual assault victims

Julia Bianco, News Editor October 3, 2014

Ten years ago, Denis Mukwege spoke before the United Nations Security Council about the use of sexual violence as an act of war. One of the members of the council asked why they had to talk about it. Mukwege’s...

African American Society

Lean into discomfort

Julia Bianco, News Editor October 2, 2014

“Part of me says that I’m used to this shit. But you never really get used to being systematically excluded from the spaces where you want to feel safe.” Junior M. C. Perrin’s words from their...

Dance Group

Campus dance groups petition over lack of consistent practice space

Aquene Kimmel, Staff Reporter October 2, 2014

They could dance all night, but first they need a floor. Case Western Reserve University’s 10 student dance groups are currently engaged in talks with the university over the lack of consistent practice...

CWRU to host Special Olympics on Oct. 3

Miriam Ridge, Contributing Reporter September 29, 2014

On Oct. 3, Spartans for Special Olympics will be hosting their first annual Special Olympics event at the Veale Center. The event brings 100 students with special needs from the greater Cleveland area...

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