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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

Campus police chief speaks during this past Wednesday’s “Guns, Our Community and Safety” debate hosted by Share The Vision and The Observer.

Campus experts debate gun control, concealed carry

Mike McKenna, Asst. News Editor February 28, 2013

In the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, gun control has been of utmost debate in the country. Proponents of additional control say that further regulation would help curb gun violence while...

Opportunities available for student input in open forum strategic planning meetings

Mike McKenna, Asst. News Editor February 25, 2013

This post was updated on Feb. 25 to reflect the finalized schedule of working group forums. Students interested in providing input into the Case Western Reserve University’s ongoing strategic planning...

Center for Women rolls out Women’s Empowerment Group

Alexis Parisi, Senior News Reporter February 22, 2013

Admit it: you’ve been reading the educational bathroom stall posters at least once a week since you’ve started going to Case Western Reserve University. While the censored stick figures and bullet-pointed...

Ban it or grant it: CWRU students pack discussion about legalization of marijuana

Ban it or grant it: CWRU students pack discussion about legalization of marijuana

Bryden Spevak, Senior News Reporter February 22, 2013

The topic is fascinating to some, taboo to most, and relevant to all. It is drug policy in America, a hotly contested, hyper-politicized issue calling to mind the “War on Drugs” mindset of the past...

Last week, 8,000 CWRU students received a request to participate in a Health Minds survey, which seeks to gain information on the mental health of college students.

New survey to help analyze mental health of CWRU students

Brian Sherman, Campus Events Reporter February 22, 2013

Last Monday, students who checked their school email accounts may have noticed an email inviting them to participate in the Healthy Minds survey. Unlike the standard survey spam, this project has a nobler...

CWRU is part of the national recycling campaign called RecycleMania where colleges compete against one another to see who can recycle the most.

RecycleMania kicks off for the 2013 nation-wide competitions

Jenna Millemaci, Senior News Reporter February 22, 2013

Next time you go to throw your Starbucks cup in that convenient trash can this month, think again about that one-way ticket to the landfill. Case Western Reserve University is competing in the RecycleMania...

Police Blotter: Feb. 11 to Feb. 19, 2013

February 22, 2013

Feb. 13 - Purse taken from office, theft, Adelbert Hall Feb. 13 - Laptop taken, theft, Law School Feb. 14 - Cable lock cut and bike taken, bicycle theft, Millis bike rack. Feb. 15 - Exterior mirror...

The Inamori Center for Ethics and Excellence announced this week that the founder of the popular clothing brand Patagonia, Yvon Chounard, will be receiving their award next September.

Inamori Center announces recipient of award, Patagonia Owner Yvon Chounard

Greg Bokar, News Editor February 22, 2013

This week, Case Western Reserve University’s Inamori Center for Ethics and Excellence announced the recipient of their annual award would be the founder of burgeoning company and environmental enthusiast...

At the most recent USG meeting, representatives spent much of the meeting in unofficial discussion, including a discussion of changes about drop/add.

USG Brief

Noora Somersalo, Student Affairs Reporter February 22, 2013

At its General Assembly (GA) on Tuesday, Feb. 19, Case Western Reserve University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) spent most of the meeting discussing the organization’s internal logistics. The...

SLJC Spotlight on… The Holistic Health Club

Jenna Millemaci, Senior News Reporter February 22, 2013

On a campus where it seems that nearly everyone, whether undergraduate, graduate student, or faculty member is a bona fide overachiever, is it even possible to get a quiet moment of solace in to simply...

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