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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

WRUW programmer resigns from radio station due to believed censorship

WRUW programmer resigns from radio station due to believed censorship

Mike McKenna, News Editor February 14, 2014

A longtime programmer for Case Western Reserve University’s campus radio station WRUW 91.1 FM resigned early last week from his post claiming he was “censored” by the station’s executive staff,...

SpartanTHON set to dance the night away

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter February 14, 2014

Tomorrow, SpartanTHON will host its annual dance marathon, SpartanTHON. Their signature event is a 12-hour marathon of music, dancing and performances, all held to benefit the children at Rainbow Babies...

CWRU dining halls gear up for Valentine’s Day

Julia Bianco, Staff Reporter February 14, 2014

White tablecloths, fancy dishes and a string quartet are uncommon sights in a college dining hall. But today, students Leutner Dining Hall will be able to enjoy five-course meals for the low, low price...

Cleveland Foundation initiative looks to strengthen relationship between University Circle, East Cleveland

Jeniece Montellano, Copy Editor February 14, 2014

The eastern border of Cleveland has a split personality. It’s home to University Circle, one of the wealthiest areas in Cleveland, but also borders East Cleveland, a suburb which ranks among the poorest...

Chef Jonathon Sawyer is using Kickstarter to fund his new project, Trentina.

Greenhouse Tavern chef to open new Italian restaurant at Sergio’s former location

Gabrielle Buffington, Staff Reporter February 14, 2014

Jonathon and Amelia Sawyer have friends in online places. Jonathon, the award-winning chef and business owner of Greenhouse Tavern, and his wife Amelia, the publicist and social media director, are...

Euclid Beach restored carousel to open in fall

Anastazia Vanisko, Staff Reporter February 14, 2014

After decades of rest, the former Euclid Beach Park’s restored carousel will be unveiled at the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) this November. The carousel, which ran in the Collinwood neighborhood...

CWRU begins trial shuttle service in Little Italy, Cleveland Heights

Anastazia Vanisko, Staff Reporter February 14, 2014

With an ever-increasing amount of people commuting to the University Circle Area, Case Western Reserve University has added a morning shuttle to Little Italy and Cleveland Heights. The goal is to provide...

The demise of Flappy Bird

Mark Patteson, Staff Reporter February 14, 2014

Like its iconic, vacant yellow sprite, Flappy Bird has fallen flat on its face after soaring to new heights. Tired of a barrage of criticism, fan obsession and far flung conspiracy theories, the game’s...

Ground broken on University Place Townhomes

Anastazia Vanisko, Staff Reporter February 14, 2014

Development on University Place Townhomes, the only for-sale residential area in Uptown, recently broke ground. Two of the 19 units have already been sold, and vertical construction is expected to begin...

Grand Theft Auto

Sergeant Jeffrey Daberko and Officer Mark Chavis February 14, 2014

Recently CWRU and the Cleveland Clinic have reported a number of auto thefts from parking lots and surrounding streets. While the numbers are not at epidemic levels, there is reason for concern that the...

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