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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

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...

Where do we go from here?

Where do we go from here?

Anastazia Vanisko, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

Good news for CWRU undergraduates: Your degree is likely to get you hired or into graduate school. In the recently released 2013 First Destination Report, alumni of the undergraduate Class of 2013 have...

CWRU applicants will be allowed to apply online through a binding early decision option next year in addition to the current non-binding early action process.

CWRU to offer binding early decision option for next year’s applicants

Julia Bianco, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

With the increasing number of applications to Case Western Reserve University each year, the university will switch to a hybrid early decision-early action admissions program for the class entering in...

Several vending machines around campus are proudly announcing the return of the iconic, spongy yellow cake.

Vending machines to re-offer Twinkies soon

Gabrielle Buffington, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

Twinkies returned during the era of comebacks. Not only did Twinkies once again pop up on shelves last year, but the iconic, squishy yellow treat will creep back into campus vending machines soon. Those...

CWRU medical student selected to exclusive program to study ethics in Aushwitz

Jasmine Gallup, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

Like many prestigious and specialized post-graduate fellowships, FASPE—Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics—is not a program that some students realize even exists. Yet for...

Relay for Life to raise funds for cancer research this weekend

Adithi Iyengar, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

This year’s Relay for Life event will be held from this weekend at the Coach Bill Sudeck Track in the North Residential Village. The festivities will kick off at noon on Saturday and continue through...

New residence hall approved for upperclassmen

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

Students at Case Western Reserve University are no strangers to housing demands. So, in response to the increased size of the classes of 2016 and 2017, the university planned a new residence hall in the...

Students, community members asked for feedback on next master plan

Kushagra Gupta, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

Case Western Reserve University recently released a survey designed to aid in its creation of its master plan for the next decade. The university then hired the firm, Sasaki Associates, to conduct the...

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