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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

In addition to its green plant covering, there are also solar pabels adjacent to the TVUC roof which help supply the building with energy.

The view from the green roof

Srivatsan Uchani, Staff Reporter April 1, 2016

While the Tinkham Veale University Center’s (TVUC) green roof is often referred to as a “grass roof,” it is actually covered with plants from the cactus family, of the genus Sedum. The plants...

The new apartment building replacing Piñatas will have apartments for about $1,000 per month.

Apartment building to replace Piñatas

Sarah Lisk, Staff Reporter April 1, 2016

The closure of Mexican restaurant and popular campus hangout Piñatas at the beginning of March came as a surprise to many, though plans to demolish and redevelop the property have been in the works for...

The Spartans have won four straight games heading into this weekend.

Baseball powers way to weekend wins

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter April 1, 2016

A two-win weekend is always a good bounceback from a winless weekend. The Case Western Reserve University baseball team was able to take both games they played this past weekend on the road at the University...

The Footlighters performed Little Shop of Horrors for large crowds last weekend.

Little shop of wonders

Sierra Cotton, Staff Reporter April 1, 2016

This past weekend, street urchins and a bloodthirsty plant sang together as the Case Footlighters put on a performance of “Little Shop of Horrors.” Expectations were high and the audience was large...

Fourth-year student Mara Grigg took the above photo and posted it to Facebook after leaving Brussels. She was in a less-populated part of the city when the terrorist attacks occurred. She wrote the following caption: “As much as I know I’m blessed that I can leave to get somewhere safe, my heart goes out to [the people of Brussels].”

CWRU students in Brussels safe during attacks

Aquene Kimmel, News Editor March 25, 2016

On their first morning after arriving in Brussels, Belgium, two Case Western Reserve University students were tired, so they decided to take an extra nap before heading out into the city. As they were...

The Spartans move outdoors after wrapping up their indoor season and look to continue thier high levels of success.

Track and field teams start outdoor season on strong note

Shounak Bose, Staff Reporter March 25, 2016

In their first meet in the outdoor season the weekend of March 18, the Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s track and field teams turned in multiple first-place finishes at the Washington...

While construction on Mather Quad may be a nuisance for students walking to class, it’s something we hope to see more of in future years.

Mather needs a makeover

Editorial Board March 25, 2016

When the provost announced that Yost would be toast in a couple years and that a new sciences building would replace it, we had mixed feelings. We are fortunate to be an innovative community constantly...

Students directed and performed in this emotional play about loss and forgiveness.

Player’s Theater Group goes down the Rabbit Hole

Eddie Kerekes, Staff Reporter March 25, 2016

“Parents shouldn’t have to bury their children,” goes the old cliché. The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Rabbit Hole,” which follows a family after the death of a child, doesn’t abuse this...

Construction on Clark Hall began over Spring Break.

Clark Hall finally losing netting

Anastazia Vanisko, Copy editor March 25, 2016

When students came back from spring break, they were greeted with a new sight as they crossed Mather Quad: construction. After years of passing by a Clark Hall that was covered in green netting, the...

Punk rock band SWMRS will be performing at Now Thats Class! on March 16.

Punk band SWMRS dive into upcoming Cleveland show

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print March 7, 2016

SWMRS haven’t been around for long, but they’ve existed in other forms than just their current beachy-rock mode. Previously called Emily’s Army, singer Cole Becker said the change to SWMRS was...

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