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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Police Blotter: March 18 to March 25, 2013

March 29, 2013

March 18 - Theft from auto - Items taken from unlocked vehicle, Lot 1 March 18 - Bicycle theft - Bike taken from rack between 3/17 & 3/18- Howe House March 20 - Felony theft - Unattended laptop taken...

There’s something about IMPROVment

Bryden Spevak, Senior News reporter March 29, 2013

A Look Behind the Black Box Even Case Western Reserve University has a funny bone, and this year marks its 10th birthday. What started as several failed attempts to create a cohesive comedy improvisation...

Amanda Knox reacts to returning home to the United States in 2011. Accused of killing her roommate in Italy, Knox’s was acquitted by Italy’s final court of appeal after serving four years of her 25 year sentence. Italian courts have ordered a retrial. She will be tried in absentia if she does not return to the country.

Outside the Circle

Sarah Groft, National News Reporter March 29, 2013

Amanda Knox called to stand trial once more In 2007, American student Amanda Knox, who was studying in Italy, and her boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, were accused of killing Knox’s roommate, Meredith...

USG Brief

Noora Somersalo, Student Affairs Reporter March 29, 2013

On Tues., March 26, the General Assembly (GA) of Case Western Reserve University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held a different kind of meeting. This time, the GA had invited students not...

Beatrice Mtetwa, a human rights activist, speaks to a crowd at Case Western Reserve University after receiving the 2011 Inamori Center’s Ethics Prize for defending the Zimbabwe people from a corrupt government. Dr. Shannon French, director of the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence said that Case students “adored her,” with some saying she was so inspiring that meeting her was a “transformational experience.”

2011 Inamori Prize recipient, human rights activist jailed in Zimbabwe

Mike McKenna, News Editor March 22, 2013

UPDATE: Mtetwa was released on Friday, Mar. 22 after spending 7 days in a Zimbabwean prison.  The 2011 Inamori Ethics Prize recipient Beatrice Mtetwa, a renowned human rights lawyer, was arrested and...

Saturday Night Live “Weekend Update” host Seth Meyer sits down for a chat with The Observer’s own Katy Witkowski. Meyer, along with fellow SNL writer Colin Jost, performed in Severance Hall Tuesday.

Saturday Night Live head writers visit CWRU campus

Katy Witkowski, Copy Editor March 22, 2013

The lobby of Severance Hall filled as 8:00 p.m. approached this past Tuesday. Case Western Reserve University students, community members, and families joined together to watch Colin Jost and Seth Meyers...

Students lobby for well-meaning summer program

Tanvi Parmar, Contributing Reporter March 22, 2013

Camp Kesem aims to benefit children of cancer-fighting parents In 2001, students of the Stanford University Jewish Hillel started a nonprofit project called Camp Kesem. The free, weeklong, student-run...

Dance Marathon participants danced the day away on Mar. 2. The event raised $18,000, twice as much as last year, for Children’s Miracle Network.

‘Increased interest’ nets Dance Marathon $18,000 for Children’s Miracle Network

Brian Sherman, Campus Events Reporter March 22, 2013

On Mar. 2, the main gym in the Veale Convocation, Athletic, and Recreation Center suddenly became a place for exciting music, nonstop dancing, and smiles all around. From noon to midnight, SpartanThon...

A look at CWRU’s major construction projects

Suneil Kamath March 22, 2013

Case Western Reserve University currently has five major capital projects underway or in the planning stages: the Tinkham Veale University Center, the Wyant Field House, The Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing...

On The Beat

CWRU Police March 22, 2013

Case Western Reserve University Police Department would like to welcome everyone back from Spring Break. We hope everyone got to recharge, relax, and hopefully no one got left behind in a Mexican jail....

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