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

Last Friday, provost William Baeslack III held his annual update on the state of Case Western Reserve University’s finances. At the sparsely attended event in Strosacker Auditorium, Baeslack noted tuition is only set to increase by 3.25 percent for the upcoming school year, with a four percent increase in room and board costs. During the question and answer portion, the focus of most undergraduates involved concern over varying housing issues, including why financial aid is tied to living on campus, and deteriorating conditions of the Village at 115 apartments on North Side.

Juniper Community Council holds Star Search talent show

Tanvi Parmar, Special Assignments Reporter February 22, 2013

On Saturday, Feb. 16, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the halls of the Spot resonated with acts of the talented performers and the cheer of the 300-person audience for Juniper Community Council’s (JCC)...

Pope Benedict XVI announced last week that he would be leaving the papacy, the first to do so since Pope Gregory XII.

Outside the Circle

Sarah Groft, National News Reporter February 22, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI resigns In Vatican City on Feb. 11, Pope Benedict XVI announced that he would be resigning from his position. His venue was a typical meeting to discuss the canonization of three potential...

Dr. Marilyn Mobley, the vice president of inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity at CWRU, says that one of her main goals on campus is to have students that are outstanding global citizens.

CWRU makes gains in increasing diversity

Suneil Kamath, Civic Engagement Reporter February 22, 2013

Diversity in college campuses is an increasingly growing concern amongst university administrators across the country. According to the American Council on Higher Education, diversity, not just racial,...

Pinching Pennies: CWRU libraries ranked among worst funded in nation

Pinching Pennies: CWRU libraries ranked among worst funded in nation

Mike McKenna, Asst. News Editor February 15, 2013

With the university in the middle of its strategic planning process, Case Western Reserve University is examining areas in which improvement and additional support is needed. One item that fits this description...

Watson reflects on a life of performing and parenting in the activities room of Eliza Bryant Village, the nation’s oldest African American nursing home in operation.

Actress Turned Nursing Home Queen: On the Importance of Independence

Alexis Parisi, Senior News Reporter February 15, 2013

Eighty year-old Jessie Watson ambles down a green- and bamboo- colored hallway of Eliza Bryant Village, gripping her bronze cane in one hand and a brown railing in the other. Her slow pace and pride in...

The CWRU Alumni House serves as a gateway for many outgoing
students. Two graduate students are working on a program that will
help graduating seniors as they move onto their next stage of life.

Graduate students to help ease graduation woes

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter February 15, 2013

So you’ve graduated, now what? This is the question that graduate students Vincent Coe and Casey Albitz hope to answer for the many seniors who are anxious about May.  Coe and Albitz, both Graduate...

Due to the installation
of hollow floors during
its construction in 1995,
much of Kelvin Smith
Library cannot hold
books; the floors would
collaspe under their
weight.

Limited space could hamper future collection expansion

Mike McKenna, Asst. News Editor February 15, 2013

While collection storage is currently not a major issue for the university’s library network, there is concern that it may soon be; Case Western Reserve University libraries are almost at full capacity. Currently,...

The USG Vice President of finance, Colin Williams, speaks at a recent
meeting of the undergraduate student government.

New funding system to make money accessible throughout the semester

Noora Somersalo, Student Affairs Reporter February 15, 2013

As the semester approaches its midpoint, many student organizations at Case Western Reserve University have to finalize their plans for events they will hold during the next few months. Along with planning,...

On the Beat

February 15, 2013

February can be a tough month, especially when temperatures seem to constantly whipsaw between subtropical and Artic freeze, ensuring a steady spread of respiratory illness to keep University Health Services...

Police Blotter: Feb. 5 to Feb. 12, 2013

February 15, 2013

2/5 — Theft from motor vehicle: Auto entered and items taken between 1/27 & 2/5 2/8 — Theft: Purse taken from unsecured office, Dental School 2/9 — Theft:Cell phone taken, Denny’s Diner. 2/11...

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