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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

New wellness vending machines limit quantity but provide more product options

New wellness vending machines limit quantity but provide more product options

Zachary Treseler, News Editor October 11, 2024

Case Western Reserve University’s University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) replaced the existing wellness vending machines with new ones at the beginning of the academic year. The new machines...

USG clubs overspent by $50,000, cuts to be imposed

USG clubs overspent by $50,000, cuts to be imposed

Zachary Treseler, News Editor October 4, 2024

On Sept. 12, several student leaders of clubs under the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) received an email titled “Club Overage Notification” from Vice President of Finance Hannah Song. 82 USG...

Student clubs protest specific companies at Career Fair in solidarity with Palestine

Darcy Chew, Shivangi Nanda, and Zachary Treseler October 4, 2024

On Sept. 26, Case Western Reserve University held its annual Career Fair in the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center, where students have the opportunity to speak with representatives from...

CWRU buildings, student spaces are renovated and reopened

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 26, 2024

As students arrived on campus at the start of the semester, they were not only greeted by the familiar faces of friends, roommates and classmates but also by a new change: a sporadic array of recently...

USG President Amman Spencer aims to make USG a place where students know they are supported and able to make change possible.

USG President Amman Spencer emphasizes engagement in interview with The Observer

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 20, 2024

As the school year starts to roar into action, students might be wondering to whom they should turn to to voice their concerns and frustrations. The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is the natural...

A student organizer rallies about 100 pro-Palestinian protesters in a walk around Wade Lagoon, Euclid Avenue and Adelbert road from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Protesting alleged suspension of SJP encampment member, CWRU community walks out

Téa Tamburo, News Editor September 19, 2024

Donning keffiyehs, signs and flags in support of Case Western Reserve University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and their cause, dozens of CWRU community members and supporters...

 On Sept. 4, US Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar answers questions on a range of topics, including her approach to oral argument and the Supreme Court's shadow docket.

US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar speaks about her work at CWRU

Elie Aoun, Director of Print September 13, 2024

On Sept. 4, U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar spoke at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law as part of the Sumner Canary Memorial lecture. Her hour-long talk covered a wide range...

CIM students and faculty continue to face the aftermath of former Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar's impending lawsuit. Amidst administrative tension and pay cuts to compensate for a tuition deficit, CIM students are experiencing educational disruptions, while faculty members petition for union representation.

CIM faculty vote on unionization, Kalmar sues in county court

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 13, 2024

Faculty members from the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) are petitioning for union representation in the face of pay cuts and the ongoing lawsuit filed by former Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar. As...

CWRU amends new protesting policies

CWRU amends new protesting policies

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 6, 2024

On Aug. 6, Case Western Reserve University President Eric Kaler sent an email announcing new rules and regulations regarding protesting on CWRU’s campus. This email follows a trend of college campuses...

The Chester Avenue Rite Aid is set to close next month, inconveniencing many CWRU students who frequented the store for its pharmacy and general healthcare services.

Chester Avenue Rite Aid to close at the end of September

Zachary Treseler, News Editor August 30, 2024

On Aug. 12, the pharmacy chain Rite Aid announced that it was closing its Chester Avenue location, located near Case Western Reserve University's Health Education Campus, at the end of September. The location’s...

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