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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

Editorial: CWRUs ineptitude with illness protocol kicks those who are down

Editorial: CWRU’s ineptitude with illness protocol kicks those who are down

Editorial Board September 29, 2023

Case Western Reserve University is a place where students strive for excellence, leaning on the support of peers, faculty and staff to lead them through their college journey. However, amidst this pursuit...

A Cleveland Ballet spectacular: The first timers’ review of Carmen

A Cleveland Ballet spectacular: The first timers’ review of “Carmen”

Zachary Treseler and Amanda Wu September 29, 2023

This past weekend, the Cleveland Ballet performed its most recent show including “Pas de Dix,” “Nocturne” and “Carmen” at the Connor Palace in Playhouse Square. As it was our first time attending...

Although CWRU fell nine places in the most recent U.S. News and World Report rankings, many ambivalent students are still carrying on as usual.

U.S. News and World Report changes criteria, community unconcerned by lower ranking

Téa Tamburo, News Editor September 29, 2023

Case Western Reserve University fell to No. 53, dropping nine places in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report’s Best National University Rankings. Ranking No. 44 in the 2023 admissions cycle—and No....

Editorial: CWRU falls out of top 50 in university rankings, but this didn’t have to happen

Editorial: CWRU falls out of top 50 in university rankings, but this didn’t have to happen

Editorial Board September 22, 2023

U.S. News and World Report just released its 2024 rankings of national universities. Case Western Reserve University placed 53rd, dropping nine places from the previous year. As a whole, private institutions...

Within Haydn Hall, The Haven offers a new study space for students on Mather Quad, equipped with couches, a microwave and study tables.

A “Haven” in Haydn: Historical room reopens as student lounge

Amanda Wu, Contributing Writer September 22, 2023

As the pressure from academic coursework and exams mounts, students can find solace in The Haven, a social space and public lounge in Room 100 of Haydn Hall. The room itself, serving as a primary student-centered...

CIM students walk together to Kulas Hall in order to peacefully protest the continued employment of Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar, wearing blue to symbolize unity.

CIM students peacefully protest during first orchestra rehearsal

Lexy Jensen, Development Editor September 15, 2023

On Sept. 13 at 3:45 p.m., dozens of students, faculty and staff from the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) sat silently in Kulas Hall during the school’s first orchestra rehearsal of the academic year. The...

CWRU Motorsports laborious efforts pay off as they place 1st overall in Baja SAE Ohio competition this past weekend.

CWRU Motorsports sweeps Baja SAE Ohio, places 1st overall

Sara Khorshidi, Copy Editor September 15, 2023

From Sept. 6-10, the Case Western Reserve University Motorsports team—as well as 75 other university teams—hauled their Baja car to Nashport, Ohio to compete in Baja SAE Ohio, one of three official...

Nicky Youre, singer-songwriter most famous for his song Sunroof on TikTok, performed at the UPBack to School Bash.

UPBack to School Bash unites students over free food and tote bags

Shejuti Wahed, Social Media Content Creator September 8, 2023

Nothing excites college students more than the promise of free food, and the University Program Board (UPB) planned accordingly. The UPBack to School Bash—held on Friday, Sept. 1 at East Bell Commons—was...

The long flowing robes of the statue make it resemble a Greek philosopher, an unusual artistic decision if the statue, in fact, depicts the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.

‘Marcus Aurelius’ statue seized from CMA in looting investigation

Elie Aoun, Director of Print September 8, 2023

A headless bronze statue thought to depict Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was recently removed from the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) as part of an investigation by New York officials into looted antiquities...

The tornado impacting much of Northeast Ohio caused severe power outages and property damage, including the destruction of the New Life at Calvary Church.

Tornado hits Cleveland, sends students into whirlwind of panic

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 1, 2023

During the middle of Discover Week, students were rudely awoken by an alert from the National Weather Service (NWS), warning them of a Tornado Warning in effect and instructing them to find shelter. A...

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