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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

A look into...Campus Canines for a Cure

A look into…Campus Canines for a Cure

Jenna Millemaci, Assistant News Editor November 16, 2012

Rachel Giesey, a third-year undergraduate at Case Western Reserve University, is passionate about two things: finding a cure for cancer and dogs. Giesey is the president of Campus Canines for a Cure...

Delta Chi celebrates official chartering

Delta Chi celebrates official chartering

November 16, 2012

Last Saturday, Nov. 10, members of the Delta Chi Fraternity celebrated their official chartering. In a banquet hosted in Hovorka Atrium, the brothers of Delta Chi gathered with faculty and staff to thank...

Elise Lindsay, director of Office of International Student Services passes away

Elise Lindsay, director of Office of International Student Services passes away

Brian Sherman, Campus Events Reporter November 16, 2012

Elise Lindsay, a member of the Case Western Reserve University community since 1977, passed away last Thursday in her home. Authorities believe the cause of her death, as well as her husband’s, was carbon...

KSL implements new identification requirements

KSL implements new identification requirements

Greg Bokar, News Editor November 16, 2012

After library administrators came to the conclusion that they wanted to beef up security at Kelvin Smith Library, a new plan has been implemented for those entering the library that will emphasize the...

Outside the Circle

Outside the Circle

Sarah Groft, National News Reporter November 16, 2012

The Plain Dealer Fights Back Advance Publications is the owner of multiple newspapers nationwide. In light of the recent decisions that have forced many of its papers to change from publishing seven...

Battles of the heart: how a a Marine Corps veteran redefines the meaning of strength

Battles of the heart: how a a Marine Corps veteran redefines the meaning of strength

Tyler Hoffman, Executive Editor November 9, 2012

Marines are trained to fight in battles, and Berl “Dee” Jones, 75, has fought his fair share. But not once did it cause him to travel overseas or lift a weapon. “I remember my first day of basic...

President Obama wins reelection, campus groups respond after year of campaigning

President Obama wins reelection, campus groups respond after year of campaigning

Victoria Robinson, Student Affairs Reporter November 9, 2012

“Four more years, four more years” chanted the Case Democrats and fellow supporters. Screams and shouts of excitement stirred throughout the Jolly Scholar as CNN declared President Barack Obama’s...

Fraternities collaborate in combining philanthropy with intellectual stimulation

Fraternities collaborate in combining philanthropy with intellectual stimulation

Noora Somersalo, Student Affairs Reporter November 9, 2012

On Saturday, Nov. 3, students gathered in Strosacker Auditorium to hear nine accomplished speakers from the Cleveland area share stories about success, failure, and leadership as a part of Cleveland Education,...

Outside the Circle News

Outside the Circle News

Sarah Groft, National News Reporter November 9, 2012

Highway Shooter Arrested A suspect was arrested this past Monday in Detroit after he was believed to be involved in dozens of random shootings along highways in four Michigan counties. All of the shootings...

On the Beat

November 9, 2012

Usually when students are deciding on a university to attend, they look at things like academics, available majors, geographic location, and so on.  While these issues take the forefront in most cases,...

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