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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

Case student  Krithika Rajkumar performs at the One World Festival, which was held at Rockefeller Gardens on Sept. 13 and 14.

CWRU alumnus brings annual One World Festival to University Circle

Alexander Wheaton, Contributing Reporter September 19, 2014

The Cleveland One World Festival took over the Cultural Gardens of Rockefeller Park last weekend for a day of free authentic ethnic food and drink, as well as musical, theatrical and artistic entertainment. The...

Marijuana debate hits CWRU

Marijuana debate hits CWRU

Anastazia Vanisko, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

The DEA classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug with high potential for abuse and no medical value. Urban Dictionary classifies it as “God’s gift to mankind.” The arguments for and against the...

EMS helps students with simulated injuries during their annual mass casualty incident drill.

Simulated tornado strikes Tinkham Veale University Center

Mark Patteson, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

“We’ve got four severe injuries over here!” “She’s got a broken bone.” “Which leg is fractured?” “Miss, stay right over here.” “Sir, can you get up and walk?” “I can’t...

Hartman Foundation donates to expand co-op program

Gabrielle Buffington, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

The Hartman Foundation is donating $300,000 towards the Case School of Engineering’s co-op program. David Hartman, who founded Hartman Foundation Inc. after receiving his B.S. in chemical engineering...

President Snyder speaks about upcoming plans for CWRU at USG meeting

Adithi Iyengar, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

University President Barbara Snyder spoke at the Sept. 16 USG meeting about upcoming plans to expand student opportunities at Case Western Reserve University. As announced at the OK Go concert on Aug....

CWRU Police Blotter, Sept. 9 to Sept. 16

September 19, 2014

Sept. 9: Robbery—Cell phone snatched from student by bicyclist. Phone recovered, security alert issued, Murray Hill Road/Glenwood Road. Sept. 10: Felony theft—Wallet taken from backpack, south academic...

Students sign up for community service opportunities at CCELs annual Community Service Fair on Sept. 12.

MedWish International among organizations at CCEL Community Service Fair

Sruthi Meka, Contributing Reporter September 19, 2014

MedWish International held one of the almost 100 tables at this year’s Center for Civic Engagement and Learning Community Service Fair, a Sept. 12 event that brought local community service organizations,...

A Case Analysis

Aneeka Ayyar, Contributing Reporter September 19, 2014

With a record 21,500 applications this year there must be something about Case Western Reserve University that draws high school seniors. For some, it’s Officer Mark’s friendly wave on visitation day...

PetFix Wellness Day provides free health services to over 375 animals

Aquene Kimmel, Contributing Reporter September 19, 2014

Poochino, a Shih Tzu Poodle mix, travelled in a suitcase on two trains and a bus to get to PetFix Canine and Feline Wellness Day. The Sept. 14 event gave his owner, Julie York, the chance to provide him...

On the beat: Ray Rice and CWRU

By now, many people have seen the video of NFL player Ray Rice beating his fiancee in an elevator. The incident sparked a national conversation on the issues of relationships and domestic violence. But...

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