Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

In an effort to support students who are looking to live off campus, CWRU has created the position of Off Campus Housing Coordinator to help alleviate some of the stress of looking for an apartment.

New resources introduced for students to find off-campus housing

Cameron Ward, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

Students living both on and off campus at Case Western Reserve University have seen recent shifts around housing policies as President Kaler’s plan to expand the campus population continues. New construction...

The 2023 Giortaste Greek Life Awards showcased the best of CWRU Greek Life, as numerous students were recognized for the outstanding work that they accomplished in their fraternities and sororities.

The 2023 Giortaste Awards celebrates the best of Greek Life

Alivia Cook, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

Every year in February the Greek Life Office presents the Giortaste Awards, a ceremony that recognizes members of the Greek community for their outstanding contributions as well as chapters for their achievements...

Journalist and human rights activist Myroslava Gongadze is the newest recipient of the Inamori Ethics Prize for her work fighting corruption within the Ukranian government in the 1990s.

Myroslava Gongadze, Ukrainian journalist, wins the 2023 Inamori Ethics Prize

Sarah Karkoff, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

Myroslava Gongadze is the latest winner of the Inamori Ethics Prize, bestowed by the Inamori Center for Ethics and Excellence here at Case Western Reserve University. Past winners include LeVar Burton...

Standing in front of Adelbert Hall, members from the Student Sustainability Council and Sunrise CWRU work together to push for greater administrative efforts in this fight against climate change.

“Talk is cheap”: Students call out university’s poor response to climate action

Grace Johnson, News Editor February 24, 2023

Last week, on Feb. 13, students from the Case Western Reserve University Student Sustainability Council (SSC) and Sunrise CWRU organizations released a statement calling into question the efficacy of the...

The CWRU mens basketball team defeated WashU and UChicago in two incredibly close games to secure the first-ever UAA Championship in the programs history.

Men’s basketball crowned UAA Champions for first time in program history

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team secured their first ever University Athletic Association Championship and extended their conference play win streak to eight games, the longest...

Springfest’s Battle of the Bands bursts into Thwing Ballroom

Shejuti Wahed, Video Editor February 24, 2023

This past Friday, I felt as though I was an extra on the set of “Lemonade Mouth” or even a “Pitch Perfect” movie. While I was taking my time setting up interviews in a corner of Thwing 201 with...

After years standing vacant, CWRU is finally renovating this historic Wade Park home and turning it into a community engagement center: bringing together both students and community members.

CWRU to make community center out of old Wade Park home

Cameron Ward, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

Amid the many campus construction projects happening across Case Western Reserve University due to growing class sizes, there comes a bright little spot, located on Wade Avenue. The historic home at 11310...

Editors Note: Introducing The Case Western Reserve Observer

Editor’s Note: Introducing The Case Western Reserve Observer

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor February 17, 2023

You might have noticed that a couple of things are different around here. For the first time in 10 years, we have a new logo, color scheme and overall design. Beyond that, we also have a new name. This...

Taking his new position as VP for research and technology management by the reins, Michael Oakes is working to help CWRUs researchers.

Delving into the future of research at CWRU with VP Michael Oakes

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor February 17, 2023

Case Western Reserve University is not just a university: it is a research university, and a good one at that. CWRU’s central mission is not just to instruct students but also to produce knowledge so...

Why internet boycotts don’t work

Why internet boycotts don’t work

Milo Vetter, Staff Writer February 17, 2023

On Jan. 12, the TV show “Velma” was released on HBO Max to almost universally negative reviews. The show currently stands at a 41% critic score and a 7% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which really...

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