Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Housing lottery disappoints rising second-year students

Housing lottery disappoints rising second-year students

Téa Tamburo, News Editor April 5, 2024

From March 21-29, Case Western Reserve University’s returning students, who submitted their housing application by March 18, participated in the housing lottery to select their 2024-25 academic year...

Sigma Psi, CWRU’s oldest and only local sorority, to close at end of academic year

Sigma Psi, CWRU’s oldest and only local sorority, to close at end of academic year

Zachary Treseler, News Editor April 5, 2024

On Feb. 20, Sigma Psi, Case Western Reserve University’s oldest and only local sorority, announced their intention to close at the end of the academic year. Their announcement was met with a mix of heartbreak...

A timeline of CWRU and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict

Zachary Treseler, Shivangi Nanda, and Darcy Chew March 22, 2024

March 29, 2018 Resolution 27-04 is the first to call for Case Western Reserve University to “divest from all holdings with companies involved with occupation of the Gaza Strip and West Bank.” It...

Students for Justice in Palestine receives interim suspension following alleged violation of CWRU’s Code of Conduct

Téa Tamburo, News Editor March 14, 2024

Case Western Reserve University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) received an interim loss of university recognition on Feb. 26 due to allegedly violating the university Code of Conduct. Timeline On...

With the addition of the new SRV buildings due to open in the upcoming fall semester, students have access to many more on-campus housing options with the housing application opening later this week.

Changes to housing options announced prior to March selection

Téa Tamburo and Darcy Chew February 16, 2024

In anticipation of the new South Residential Village (SRV) buildings opening in time for the fall semester, on-campus housing options for students are changing. The housing application will open the week...

CWRU implementing new policies, procedures following DOJ agreement

Téa Tamburo, News Editor February 2, 2024

Following an agreement made in August 2023 with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Case Western Reserve University is implementing new resources, focus groups and changes to the Office of Equity to...

As semester starts, Ohio law requires fire drills to occur

As semester starts, Ohio law requires fire drills to occur

Zachary Treseler, News Editor February 2, 2024

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 24, residents of Stephanie Tubbs Jones Residence Hall (STJ) were interrupted from their evening routines with the sound of a fire alarm. Racing down the emergency exits,...

Integrated bachelor’s/master’s program returns after hiatus

Integrated bachelor’s/master’s program returns after hiatus

Zachary Treseler, News Editor January 26, 2024

Case Western Reserve University’s combined bachelor’s/master’s programs are open for admission, after the Faculty Senate voted to create a new combined program last semester. This comes after the...

SAGES department to offer more USNA courses following shortage

SAGES department to offer more USNA courses following shortage

Zachary Treseler, News Editor December 8, 2023

When the Class of 2021 went to register for courses for next semester, they saw an all too horrifying sight: The Think About The Natural World (USNA) classes were nearly filled. Within the snap of a finger,...

Just when you thought CWRU academics were challenging, trying to find a functional washing machine is even worse. Students across campus are met with out of order signs and visibly broken machines, leaving them with piles of unwashed clothes and unnecessarily added stress.

A spin cycle of emotions: Students express challenges using on-campus laundry facilities

Zachary Treseler, News Editor December 1, 2023

Starting in 2010, Case Western Reserve University has provided laundry rooms to students free of charge. However, these machines are frequently subject to malfunction and interoperability for weeks on...

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