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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

New residence hall features only one part of campus sustainability initiative

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

Case Western Reserve University has seen a strong push for sustainability in recent construction projects on campus. From the LEED Silver certified Village at 115th to the planned building of a new residence...

Students present resolution to USG encouraging divestment in fossil fuels

Anastazia Vanisko, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

Inspiration can come from unlikely places. For Case Western Reserve University student Jack Turner, his passion came from an interview on the popular Comedy Central show “The Colbert Report.” Thanks...

Benefactors announce increased donation to performing arts center

Julia Bianco, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

Long-time university benefactors Milton and Tamar Maltz recently announced that they would be donating $30 million to the construction of the new Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center, a large...

Town Hall speaker series moving to CWRU campus

Adithi Iyengar, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

Case Western Reserve University will now operate “The Town Hall of Cleveland” speaker series, the nation’s longest running speaker series to this day. The speaker series is now newly named “The...

CWRU organizations bring students from Hispanic education group to campus

Tara Tran, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

This past Saturday, April 12, students from Esperanza, a Hispanic education organization, came to Case Western Reserve University for a tour and to get a feel for the campus. The event was hosted by CWRU...

Student run free-clinic to host fundraising 5K this weekend

Tara Tran, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

This Saturday, April 19, the Student-Run Free Clinic will be hosting the “Break Out of the Bubble!” 5K Run/Walk to raise money to continue to operate the free, bi-monthly acute care medical clinic....

Cognitive science researcher studies how to mentor others

Kushagra Gupta, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

Dr. Anthony Jack, an associate professor of cognitive science, psychology and philosophy, is trying to find out what makes a mentor a mentor. Jack recently released a collaborative review paper on research...

Math gala dates set to help students review for finals

Adithi Iyengar, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

Finals are quickly approaching and this semester’s Math Gala will be held on April 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., the reading day before finals. During the gala, various supplemental instructors will...

CWRU Police Blotter 4/8/14 to 4/15/14

April 18, 2014

April 9—Bicycle theft—Bike taken from bike room, Michaelson House April 12—Petty theft/Shoplifting—Barnes & Noble April 12—Burglary—possibly intoxicated female broke into house through...

So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye

So we are fast approaching the end of another academic year. A few more quizzes, a blur of special events and before you know it, commencement has come and gone and the campus will go into the semi-slumber...

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