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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

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...

Inside Christ the Redeemer A.M.E. Church is a set-up that models many
churches, but two CWRU students are looking to renovate the exterior
of the crumbling church.

Once crumbling, local church undergoes rescue by CWRU fraternity brothers

Suneil Kamath and Tanvi Parmar February 15, 2013

Built in 1904, the Christ our Redeemer A.M.E. Church was a beautiful building in Cleveland Heights, nestled on Superior Avenue. Recognized by the Cleveland Historical Society as a Historical Landmark in...

Last week, a report stated that members of the Bush family had been
hacked online and gained access to personal messages and photographs.

Outside the Circle

Sarah Groft, National News Reporter February 15, 2013

Boy Scouts reconsider banning openly gay individuals from participating in organization  Last summer, the Boy Scouts of America passed a policy that prevented openly gay individuals from participating...

Springfest committee announces battle of band line-up

Bryden Spevak, Senior News reporter February 15, 2013

Case Western Reserve University is brimming with more than just intellectual talent. Every year at springtime, the artists among us come out of the woodwork to show us their stuff. Springfest is here again,...

Springfest committee announces battle of band line-up

Bryden Spevak, Senior News Reporter February 15, 2013

Case Western Reserve University is brimming with more than just intellectual talent. Every year at springtime, the artists among us come out of the woodwork to show us their stuff. Springfest is here again,...

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