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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 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...

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...

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