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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

The difference between the new building and the old one has been ”night and day,” says Hillel Executive Director Jacob Isaacson.

Hillel hopes new building will draw community

Aquene Kimmel, News Editor January 29, 2016

When they began planning for a new building, Hillel asked, “What would benefit the university community as a whole?” According to Executive Director Jared Isaacson, the answer was a space that would...

Fourth-year CWRU distance free swimmer Felipe Gomez del Campo was named to “Forbes” magazine’s 30 Under 30 list in the energy category. He juggles his startup with coursework and varsity swimming.

CWRU swimmer no fish out of water in business world

Eddie Kerekes, Staff Reporter January 29, 2016

For most Case Western Reserve University student athletes, juggling academics, athletics, clubs and a social life is hard enough. But when you add in running a company and conducting research, like fourth-year...

Martin will be visiting CWRU as part of his Whats Your Major tour.

Demetri Martin announces visit to CWRU

Ellie Rambo, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 27, 2016

Demetri Martin recently announced via Twitter and Facebook that he will be visiting Case Western Reserve University as part of his 2016 “What’s Your Major?” tour. Although University Program Board...

Keshara Senanayake, the Undergraduate Student Government representative who created this initiative, has been working with students from the Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland Institute of Music and CWRUs Graduate Student Council to make it inclusive of more students.

CWRUpons USG initiative to provide student discounts

Aquene Kimmel, News Editor January 22, 2016

Students currently receive free or discounted tickets to several Cleveland and University Circle institutions, such as local museums. A new Undergraduate Student Government (USG) initiative headed by Student...

Jake Lavis drives past a Washington University at St. Louis defender this past weekend.

Men’s basketball struggles at home against UAA talent

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter January 22, 2016

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team suffered a tough week, losing both conference games against Washington University in St. Louis and University of Chicago. The losses were the...

While students can now use three meal swipes per week at locations in the TVUC, Denny’s All Nighter and Tomlinson, there is still a limit of one per week at The Jolly Scholar.

Students can now use three meal swipes per week outside of the dining halls

Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia January 22, 2016

Meal swipe options are expanding, with students now able to use three of their meal swipes per week at locations besides Fribley Marché and Leutner Commons. Students were previously allowed to use...

College students increasingly becoming “sugar babies” to help alleviate student debt

College students increasingly becoming “sugar babies” to help alleviate student debt

Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia January 22, 2016

SeekingArrangement founder Brandon Wade’s website greets you with the stark quote “Love is a concept invented by poor people,” next to a picture of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology grad,...

The Spartans return to competition this weekend as the number 18th mens team and 23rd women’s team in the country.

Swimming and diving looks to carry momentum into second half

Veijay Raj, Staff Reporter January 15, 2016

Returning from a strong first half of the season, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams look to continue their success in a tougher second semester schedule. With only one loss in eight dual...

The new Dunkin Donuts is run by Bon Appetit, though it has the same menu as other Dunkin Donuts locations.

CWRU runs on Dunkin

Adithi Iyengar, Copy Editor January 15, 2016

Earlier this month, a full-service Dunkin’ Donuts opened next to the Case Western Reserve University Bookstore. It replaced the Starbucks which had previously been there, less than half a mile from two...

The women’s basketball team looks to regroup after dropping their UAA opener to Carnegie Mellon.

Women’s basketball looks to rebound this weekend after dropping UAA opener to arch-rival Carnegie Mellon

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter January 15, 2016

It has been a long layoff for The Observer, and therefore a long time since you heard about the Case Western Reserve University Women’s Basketball team. This article will serve as a quick recap and then...

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