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The decision to open a Planet Fitness facility where the campus bookstore and Dunkin Donuts once stood has generally been received poorly by students.

Planet Fitness opens in Uptown, CWRU students react

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor February 10, 2023

National fitness center chain Planet Fitness celebrated the grand opening of their new branch based in Cleveland’s Uptown neighborhood this Tuesday, Feb. 7.  The University Bookstore of Case Western...

Newly sworn-in K-9 officer Spartie poses next to his handler, Officer Jimiyu Edwards of the Case Western Reserve Police Department.

Spartie the dog joins the ranks of CWRU PD

Cameron Ward, Staff Writer February 10, 2023

In an effort to increase security and comfort on the Case Western Reserve University campus, the Division of Public Safety decided to hire a new officer. But don’t let his furry face deceive you—Spartie,...

The 50th anniversary of Title IX, which protects people from sex-based discrimination in educational programs and activities, was celebrated at CWRU on Feb. 3.

Celebrating 50 years of Title IX at CWRU

Grace Johnson, News Editor February 10, 2023

Case Western Reserve University Department of Physical Education and Athletics celebrated the 50-year anniversary of Title IX on Friday, Feb. 3. Title IX has had far-reaching effects on various institutions...

A Valentine’s Day treat: Sex Fest

Zachary Treseler, Staff Writer February 10, 2023

Case Western Reserve University constantly features a smorgasbord of great events that take place on the weekends. This Valentine’s Day weekend is no exception with the much anticipated Sex Fest happening...

A catastrophic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio released many hazardous chemicals including vinyl chloride, which can cause cancer and other serious health conditions.

Officials say train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio no longer hazardous to locals

Sara Khorshidi, Director of Print February 10, 2023

Around 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, a train from Norfolk Southern Railway (NSR) traveling from Illinois to Pennsylvania derailed and burst into flames in East Palestine, Ohio. This small village on the Pennsylvania-Ohio...

The Career Fairs held by the office of Post-Graduate Planning and Experiential Education are an opportunity for students to connect with employers and graduate school representatives.

Insight into the Office for Post-Graduate Planning and Experiential Education

Zachary Treseler, Staff Writer February 3, 2023

The start of the spring semester not only presents new classes and clubs to join, but also internships to stress about. Thankfully for Case Western Reserve University students, nestled on the second floor...

New Dream Fund allows students to more easily pursue experiential learning

New Dream Fund allows students to more easily pursue experiential learning

Snehal Choudhury, Contributing Writer January 27, 2023

There’s no question that the academics at Case Western Reserve University are challenging and time-consuming. However, if you ask any student at CWRU what activities they do, chances are they participate...

CWRU Office for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity releases survey to assist in Diversity Strategic Action Plan

Sarah Karkoff, Staff Writer January 27, 2023

The Office for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity (OIDEO) has launched a campus-wide survey at Case Western Reserve University in order to further the goals of their Diversity Strategic Action...

The CCEL office provides plenty of opportunities to get civically engaged, including new community service trips.

CCEL announces new volunteer opportunities

Zachary Treseler, Staff Writer January 27, 2023

Recently, the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning (CCEL) has introduced new community service trips that members of the Case Western Reserve University community can partake in. Starting last semester,...

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, located on the fourth floor of Sears, is a comforting place for CWRU students of all identities to celebrate their diversity and success.

The OMA: A place that feels like home

Cameron Ward, Staff Writer January 27, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University campus is home to a lot of special places and hidden gems, but one shines brighter than most—the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA). Tucked away on the fourth floor...

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