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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

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...

CWRU researchers discuss Ebola epidemic

Adithi Iyengar, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

In December of 2013, a young girl in Guinea became the first reported case of the Zaire strain of the Ebola virus, a disease causing high fever, internal bleeding and, in many cases, death. The disease...

The Greek Life Office hosted Respect Week tables around campus.

Greek life hopes to prevent hazing with Respect Week

Miriam Ridge, Contributing Reporter September 19, 2014

The Greek Life Office sponsored the second Respect Week, an event inspired by National Hazing Prevention Week that aims to stop hazing by raising respect. “[Respect Week] helps people think broader...

Holden Arboretum merges with the Cleveland Botanical Gardens

Tara Tran, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

On Sept. 10, the Holden Arboretum and the Cleveland Botanical Gardens formally announced that they will be merging together, becoming the 13th largest public garden in the United States. With the support...

Jennifer Sparrow hired as new Director of Online and Innovative Learning

Garretson Oester, Contributing Reporter September 13, 2014

The first item that jumps out in Jennifer Sparrow’s corner office in Crawford Hall is the bright blue desk chair; the second, a gargoyle book-end she got after she finished college. It has traveled with...

Trendenza took home the grand prize at Blackstone LaunchPads start-up weekend with Moda, an app that helps users find matches for their clothes in-store. Three of the team members pose above. 
Harsha Chandupatla/Observer

Fashion forward app wins top prize at StartUp Weekend

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter September 12, 2014

Fifty hours after the start of Blackstone LaunchPad’s StartUp Weekend, student startup Trendenza emerged victorious. After a hectic competition where they had just one weekend to create an entire business...

Courtesy Charlsie Anderson

A loss to the CWRU community

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 12, 2014

Late facilities worker Chris Malloy seemed like the happiest worker at Case Western Reserve University. He couldn’t stop smiling, and it was contagious. “He was always smiling,” said Matt Dvorak,...

Medical student develops app promoting positive mental health

Sruthi Meka, Contributing Reporter September 12, 2014

Jeff Clark, a medical student at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, recently developed a free mobile app called CBT Keeper that teaches users techniques...

Dr. Johnathan Sheele and Katirina Coppolino, lead research assistant, study the 
immune response to bed bugs.
Andrew Hodowanec/Observer

When bed bugs bite

Mark Patteson, Staff Reporter September 12, 2014

Posted around campus are dozens of fliers, for everything from University Program Board’s Spot Night to advertisements for classes to information about student group events. Most of them blend together...

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