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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

Economics society talks Trump at Happy Dog

Economics society talks Trump at Happy Dog

November 9, 2017

Climate change, health care and “Crooked Hillary” were among topics discussed on Nov. 6 at Trumponomics 2.0, a Weatherhead Economics Society-hosted forum. The event, which was held at Happy Dog at...

The RTA is expected to undergo maintenance until after Thanksgiving, impacting holiday travel plans for CWRU students who use the service to get to the airport.

Portions of RTA’s Red Line close through Thanksgiving

Henry Bendon, Staff Reporter November 9, 2017

Due to scheduled track replacement and maintenance, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has closed down between Tower City Center and West 117. The track closure is scheduled to last...

Members of the Taekwondo Club practicing a kick as part of their training.

At Taekwondo Club, martial arts are more than just exercise

Paul Jensen, Contributing Reporter November 3, 2017

Barefoot students and faculty meet twice a week in the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center to practice the Korean martial art of Taekwondo. Organizing the meetings is the Case Western Reserve...

A$AP Ferg and 3Lau performed to a large crowd at UPBs Trick or Trap, this years Fall Concert.

A much needed end to midterms

Chloe Mieras, Staff Reporter November 2, 2017

When midterms are winding down and the weekend of Halloween is upon the Case Western Reserve University campus, students are in desperate need of something fun to do, and the University Program Board (UPB)...

The annual pumpkin drop was held outside Strosacker Auditorium.

Annual pumpkin drop celebrates 20 years

Tian Yang, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

On Monday, Oct. 30 at 12:35 pm, Case Western Reserve University’s Physics and Astronomy Club (PAC) and the Physics Graduate Student Association (PGSA) collaborated to host the 20th annual Pumpkin Drop...

Pictured from left to right, Dan Moulthrop asks Professor Jonathan Adler, Professor Jessie Hill, Professor Kevin O’Neill, and Afi Scruggs to take turns answering questions about the freedom of speech.

Free Speech panel addresses safe spaces, freedom of press, White supremacists, and hate speech

Kevin Smith, Executive Editor November 2, 2017

On Oct. 30 at the Tinkham Veale University Center, Case Western Reserve University held “Freedom of Speech: Understanding Our Rights in Troubling Times,” a panel with five experts that discussed free...

The bike racks at KSL are constantly overloaded with unused bikes. The ongoing problem of abandoned bicycles is difficult to solve.

Richards: Abandoned bicycle f(rust)ration

Jason Richards, Columnist November 2, 2017

The frustration that ensues when putting in all of your effort to wrestle your bike between two others on a bike rack is the bane of owning a bike here at Case Western Reserve University. Besides the adrenaline...

Thwing Center saw changes both inside and outside the building this past summer. The front entrance was closed and surrounded by construction equirpement at the beginning of this semester but has since opened.

Thwing construction takes hiatus

Sophia Yakumithis, Staff Reporter October 27, 2017

At the core of Case Western Reserve University’s campus lies Thwing Center, the meeting place of many on and off-campus organizations, events and conferences, as well as the home of the Jolly Scholar....

Midfielder and forward Melanie Kukura attempts to navigate around a defender earlier this season.

excELLEnce

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter October 27, 2017

Fourth-year midfielder Elle Zadina has scored six goals this season for the Case Western Reserve University women’s soccer team. Half of those six came in the team’s 3-1 victory over Oberlin College...

An organizer directs residents at the Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry Homeless Shelter. Case Western Reserve University students should look outside of campus for opportunities to serve the community.

Cai: Burst out of the bubble

Yingying Cai, Columnist October 27, 2017

“Case is a bubble.” This is something I have repeatedly heard since the first day of school. On campus tours, during orientation, in class…people usually say this to reassure one another that no...

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