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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Toledo: Katie’s declassified Orientation Week survival guide

Toledo: Katie’s declassified Orientation Week survival guide

Katharine Toledo August 24, 2018

Picture this: you’re standing in the middle of Tinkham Veale University Center, squinting at the tiny map of campus you’re holding in your hand, trying to figure out where you’re going next. Your...

One University Circle apartments near finalization

Sophia Yakumithis, Director of Print July 19, 2018

In attempt to celebrate and expand the greater-Cleveland neighborhood, University Circle Inc.’s (UCI) multi-million dollar development project has reaped nothing but success. According to UCI, the its...

University Circle celebrates Bastille Day

Ibtesam Ghazy, Staff Reporter July 19, 2018

This was the weekend for France. Kicking it off on Saturday with the celebration of Bastille Day, France capped off the celebratory mood with a World Cup victory for the first time since 2006 on Sunday....

Student body elects USG President, Maya Rao

Student body elects USG President, Maya Rao

Sophia Yakumithis, Director of Print April 27, 2018

Last week, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held its elections for the 2018-2019 academic year. Third-year chemistry major Maya Rao took the top executive position, president, by a 53.76 percent...

As the sun sets on your experience at CWRU, there is a lot of time for reflection.

Bose: Thoughts of a graduating senior

Shounak Bose, Guest Columnist April 27, 2018

As the sun sets on my undergraduate experience at Case Western Reserve University, I’ve spent a good amount of time reflecting. College is incredibly dynamic, a fast-paced amalgam of highs, lows and...

Major-ism is so extreme at CWRU that the Mather and Kent H. Smith Quads almost feel like different campuses altogether.

Karell: Major-ism

Justo Karell, Guest Columnist April 20, 2018

When discussing major discrimination, my friends will often talk about how they are ashamed of their families, peers or even themselves. Some will even go as far as to say they feel disowned, or that other...

(Left to right) An attendee of the RecycleMania Carnival makes a bag out of an old t-shirt, while another smahes carboard boxes with a rubber hammer.

Recycling carnival saves earth

Matt Hooke, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 20, 2018

The Student Sustainability Council (SSC) generated excitement about recycling at their RecycleMania Carnival in Thwing Center on Saturday, April 14. “This carnival is hype,” said SSC President Leo...

The softball team bounced back from a loss to win three straight games against New York University, bringing the team’s record to 20-7.

Softball continues winning ways

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter April 20, 2018

The Case Western Reserve University softball team kept winning April 13 and 14 at New York University (NYU), dominating a four game series 3-1. The successful weekend brings the team’s overall record...

The brothers of Phi Gamma Delta are raising money for “graduate brother” Hugh Marshall’s pancreatic cancer treatment.

Fiji fundraises for Hugh Marshall

Yugan Sakthi, Staff Reporter April 20, 2018

With four days of events, bake sales, food and more, the Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) fraternity chapter is raising money for “graduate brother” Hugh Marshall, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier...

The Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program is set to offer a course on Harper Lees To Kill A Mockingbird this May. In addition to undergraduate students, the course is open to the public in hopes of educating a broader demographic on books which are banned from some schools.

Editorial: Hearing, not listening

Editorial Board April 20, 2018

In early 2018, a public school district in Minnesota banned the books “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from their English curriculum. Students persistently complained...

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