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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Two CWRU undergraduates play with Lego building blocks on Kelvin Smith Library’s second floor. The colorful, plastic building blocks have been a hit among students, with several students already requesting the library to add more.

Building blocks, working electrical outlets among popular library initiatives

Tanvi Parmar, Staff Reporter November 8, 2013

This past week, students normally huddled behind piles of books in Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) got a bit of a blast from the past—they were presented with an opportunity to play with Legos. What started...

New director of Office of Multicultural Affairs named

Talia Gragg, Staff Reporter November 8, 2013

Case Western Reserve University has recently welcomed Naomi Sigg as the new director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Sigg graduated from Miami University in Ohio with a bachelor of arts in political...

Senior Shruti Sudhakar is currently working on a project to lessen tissue damage caused by the implantation of electrodes into the brain.

Research looking to minimize damage caused by placing electrodes into brain

Kushagra Gupta, Contributing Reporter November 8, 2013

Humans are unique animals. Our brains control our bodies well, but one day, brains may be able to control machines just as effectively. Senior researcher Shruti Sudhakar has been working on a project with...

The balcony of Strosacker Auditorium will have its carpeting replaced over winter break. Nord and Sears are set to see flooring upgrades this summer.

Facilities Services to replace carpeting in Strosacker, Nord, Sears

Julia BIanco, Staff Reporter November 8, 2013

Over winter break, Strosacker’s balcony is going to get a makeover. The balcony’s carpet flooring, which is currently worn out and ripping, will be removed and replaced. “The carpet is a tripping...

Granddaughter of Kelvin Smith, CWRU grad join University Board of Trustees

Julia Bianco, Staff Reporter November 8, 2013

Earlier this month, the Case Western Reserve University Board of Trustees elected Ellen Stirn Mavec and Don Richards to join the other 47 current members. “Both have years of commitment to CWRU through...

Deadline for mass funding from USG approaches

Arielle Soffer, Staff Reporter November 8, 2013

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is the main provider of both pre-allocated and unplanned funding for Case Western Reserve University’s many student organizations, and although USG has managed...

Medical historian films documentary about human specimens

Ellie Rambo, Staff Reporter November 8, 2013

Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris does not fit the stereotype of someone fascinated by death: Her friendly smile and welcoming manner do not betray any hints of morbidity. But to the medical history scholar who spoke...

Outside the Circle

Anastazia Vanisko, Staff Reporter November 8, 2013

Over a billion dollars worth of stolen art discovered Anastazia Vanisko In a Munich home, billions of dollars worth of stolen art were recently discovered. In the past, the art was taken by the Nazis...

Senior hopes for water meter company funding through Kickstarter

Gabrielle Buffington, Contributing Reporter November 8, 2013

Senior CJ Valle hopes to be the latest Kickstarter success story. The engineering major, along with co-founders Craig Lewis and Andrew Schad, currently have their project, Sprav Water, listed on the popular...

CWRU on kickstarter

Gabrielle Buffington, Contributing Reporter November 8, 2013

Project Name: Sprav (Turn your shower into a smart shower) Year: 2013 By: Sprav Water (co-founders Craig Lewis, CJ Valle, Andrew Schad) What product does: The Sprav water meter clips to your showerhead...

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