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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

Students rally downtown for immigration reform

Suneil Kamath, Civic Engagement Reporter • April 12, 2013

Community members advocate for passage of the DREAM Act Though election season has come and gone, immigration reform continues to be a hot political topic. It’s a polarization: some Americans believe...

SLJC Spotlight on… Spartan Bhangra

Jenna Millemaci, Senior News Reporter • April 12, 2013

Case Western Reserve University has taken on the festive world of traditional Indian cultural dance with a hint of modern flair. Since 2008, Spartan Bhangra has been revamping and revving up their game...

According to the Virginia Department for Agriculture and Consumer Services, People for the Ethical Treatment euthanizes over 1,500 animals a year. Pictured above is the organization’s headquarters.

Outside the Circle

Sarah Groft, National News Reporter • April 12, 2013

PETA falls under scrutiny  People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has more of a dark side to it than its members throwing paint at fur coats. The organization claims to protect animals...

Police Blotter: April 1 to April 9, 2013

April 11, 2013

April 1 - License plate taken off parked auto, Lot 46 April 5 - Motorcyclist arrested for driving while intoxicated, Juniper Road April 6 - Bicycle theft- Unsecured bike taken from bike room, North Residential...

Cleveland National Air Show cancelled for 2013

Julia Bianco, Contributing Reporter • April 5, 2013

While most of the debate may be in Washington, the effects of the Mar. 1 federal budget sequester are beginning to take hold locally. Cleveland city officials recently announced that this year’s Cleveland...

President Barack Obama plans to invest $100 million towards the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN), which aims to map the human brian. This project will allow researchers to develop new technologies, which hopes to open doors to understanding how the brain works.

Outside the Circle: 4/5

Sarah Groft, National News Reporter • April 5, 2013

Obama invests in further neurotechnology research  On Tuesday, Apr. 2, President Barack Obama described his plan to invest $100 million towards the 2014 plan to map the human brain. According to Time...

USG Brief

Noora Somersalo, Student Affairs Reporter • April 5, 2013

At the start of the General Assembly meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 2, Case Western Reserve University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) welcomed special guest President Barbara R. Snyder. In her speech,...

Delta Tau Delta house to become miniature golf course

Delta Tau Delta house to become miniature golf course

April 5, 2013

On Apr. 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the brothers of Delta Tau Delta will host the annual Caddyshack event at their house on Magnolia Drive (behind Leutner Dining Hall). The entire house will be transformed...

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