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

CWRU to expand student fitness options

Julia Bianco, Staff Reporter March 22, 2014

Starting next fall, students at Case Western Reserve University are going to have many more opportunities to get fit. CWRU’s new fitness expansion program will include expanded hours for the Veale...

Medical school student wins ITS app contest

Talia Gragg, Staff Reporter March 22, 2014

Medical school student Emeka Anyanwu has won the ITS App contest for designing an app that reports wireless and mobile signal strength on Case Western Reserve University’s campus. The app, to be released...

University students win awards in Japanese Speech Contest

Adithi Iyengar, Contributing Reporter March 22, 2014

Third year student Adam Church was not too confident in his Japanese. Although he is comfortable with his public speaking skills, he’s still learning the language. After quite a lot of encouragement...

Potholes versus autos

Gabrielle Buffington, Staff Reporter March 22, 2014

Earlier this month was the car-lover’s favorite time of year: the Cleveland Auto Show. The show gave people the opportunity to marvel at over 1,000 concept and exotic vehicles that could be ready to...

Jeepers Creepers

There is a saying that crime never sleeps, and this applies here at Case Western Reserve University. Even though the vast majority of students were gone for spring break festivities at places around the...

CWRU Police Blotter March 1, 2014, to March 16, 2014

March 22, 2014

March 6— Felony theft— Four laptops taken from classrooms, Millis Building March 11— Petty theft— Cash taken from wallet, Kent Hale Smith March 12— Petty theft— Computer taken from office,...

Dean Mitchell steps down from School of Law position amid retaliation lawsuit

Mike McKenna, News Editor March 4, 2014

This is a developing story, and will continued to be updated as details become available –Kyle Patterson, Director of Web & Multimedia According to a university press release, School of Law Dean...

Sigma Alpha Epsilon to return to campus following suspension

Sigma Alpha Epsilon to return to campus following suspension

Julia Bianco, Staff Reporter February 28, 2014

Sigma Alpha Epsilon will return to campus next spring, eight years after the university removed their recognition due to repeated alcohol violations. SAE was originally chartered at Case Western Reserve...

Housing tweaks multiple suite lottery system

Housing tweaks multiple suite lottery system

Jonah Roth, Staff Reporter February 28, 2014

Although spring break means a rest from classes, for many students it marks the start of a stressful season: the procedure of choosing next year’s room and suitemates. “It’s a scary process,”...

Tuition increases to be announced at Provost forum

Tuition increases to be announced at Provost forum

Mike McKenna, News Editor February 28, 2014

Provost Bud Baeslack is keeping secrets. This week, he said that tuition and room and board fees are set to increase next year, but would not provide specific figures. His lips are sealed. Baeslack...

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