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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

Atwood discussed her childhood and the experiences that impacted her early years when she visited CWRU earlier this month.

Margaret Atwood speaks in sold-out Writers Center Stage

Sophia Yakumithis, Staff Reporter November 30, 2017

The William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage wrapped up its winter season with a discussion by “The Handmaid’s Tale” author, political activist and literary critic Margaret Atwood. Before the sold-out...

Lacroix expressed a positive impression of Cleveland, saying it was home to the best meal he has had in the United States.

French Consul General visits campus, talks food

Henry Bendon, Staff Reporter November 30, 2017

On Tuesday of last week, a small group of students and staff had the opportunity to meet with French Consul General Guillaume Lacroix. Lacroix, who works primarily out of the French Consulate office in...

The new package pickup system at Wade Commons is a little more convenient, but it raises some security concerns.

Richards: New package room at Wade Commons poses security questions

Jason Richards, Columnists November 17, 2017

Case Western Reserve University’s Office of University Housing added a new “electronic package room” in Wade Commons of the North Residential Village that debuted on Nov. 6. According to an email...

Following an exciting overtime victory in its final game, CWRU is rushing into the NCAA playoffs.

Football wins overtime thriller over archrival

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor November 17, 2017

The game appeared to be over. Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) lined up in victory formation with a four point lead, ready to take a knee and run out the rest of the clock. On the opposing sideline,...

The Dance Departments Vistas concert made use of the Microsoft Hololens in its finale.

Footwork in two realities

Smruthi Maganti, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 17, 2017

The Case Western Reserve University community had the opportunity to see a landmark performance for two weekends this November. In the finale of “Vistas”, the dance department’s fall concert, audiences...

Delta Upsilon inducted three new members publically Nov. 3-4. For the first time, the ceremony was streamed live on Facebook so that family members back home could tune in.

Delta Upsilon fraternity streams initiation on Facebook

Roxanne Yang, Staff Reporter November 17, 2017

Social fraternities and sororities are common on university campuses in the United States. Case Western Reserve University currently has nearly 30 social fraternities and sororities. According to the Wikipedia...

Case Democrats hosted three sucessful members of the political science field in TVUC on Friday, Nov. 10. The speakers discussed the current political climate and took questions from students.

Case Democrats host political science panel in TVUC

Josef Scheidt, Staff Reporter November 17, 2017

The Tinkham Veale University Center filled with students and Case Western Reserve University community members on Friday, Nov. 10 as Case College Democrats hosted a panel of three experts from different...

Anyone can fall into a drug addiction. We need to stop stigmatizing addiction and mental illness.

Cannon: Speaking about addiction without stigma

Christopher Alan Cannon, Columnist November 10, 2017

When you come from a family that has been dramatically affected by addiction, you have two choices: You passionately abstain from drug use, or you find yourself trekking the same self-destructive path. We...

Fourth-year veteran defenseman Jack Rademacher searches for a teammate, so he can pass the ball.

Spartans dominate last half of final match

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter November 10, 2017

The Spartans ended on a high note against the Tartans, giving a bitter season a sweet finale. Case Western Reserve University hosted their biggest rival, the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Tartans,...

On Nov. 2, 3 and 4, The CWRU Footlighters takes over Carlton Commons bringing “Into the Woods” to the campus community. Turning the room into a library, the cast pulls characters out of books to bring the musical to life.

Footlighters goes “Into the Woods”

Smruthi Maganti, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 10, 2017

The first weekend of November marked The Case Western Reserve University Footlighters’ production of the Broadway classic “Into the Woods.” Over the course of four shows in three days, Nov. 2-4,...

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