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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

Third-year outfielder Katie Wede, who leads the team with 12 stolen bases, sprints home during a game earlier this season.

Adventures in northeastern traveling

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor April 7, 2017

With spring break in the rearview mirror and one week already gone in April, snow is the furthest thing from anyone’s mind right now. However, the Case Western Reserve University softball team learned...

As part of the FYE program, Office of Residence Life invited panelists from local non-profit organizations and faculty at CWRU to talk about mass incarcernation. Each year, the office hosts the Walk in My Shoes program that focuses on a different social justice issue.

Walk in prisoners’ shoes: panel discussed mass incarceration

Celia Wan, News Editor March 31, 2017

On Wednesday, March 29, people gathered at the Tinkham Veale University Center Ballroom for a panel discussion on mass incarceration, as part of the First-Year Experience (FYE) Walk in My Shoes program....

Nicole Doyle slides safely into second base during the Spartans’ game against Emory University.

Walk it off, walk it off

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor March 31, 2017

Starting an article with the opening line from “A Tale of Two Cities” is a cliché. However, it was assuredly “best of times and the worst of times” for the Case Western Reserve University softball...

Student Sustainability Concil hosts RecycleMania every year to increase campus awareness on waste reduction. They will end their program this year with the RecycleMania Carnival on Saturday, April 1 at the Fireside Lounge in Leutner Commons.

RecycleMania raises awareness on waste reduction

Celia Wan, News Editor March 31, 2017

The annual RecycleMania Tournament is wrapping up this Saturday, on April 1 with the RecycleMania Carnival in Leutner Commons. Hosted by the the Student Sustainability Council, it is an eight-week...

More than 150 people attended the annual International Dinner last week. As one of the International Clubs biggest events of the year, the International Dinner brought food and performances from different culture of the world to celebrate diversity on campus.

International Club hosts dinner to celebrate cultural diversity

Hannah Cho, Contributing reporter March 31, 2017

On March 25, International Club (I-Club) hosted the International Dinner at the Thwing Center Ballroom. With the aroma of various of dishes wafting from the entrance and chatter from well-dressed students...

Infielder Nicole Doyle rounds first after hitting a deep double against Kenyon.

Softball sweeps Kenyon to open homestand

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor March 24, 2017

Using a strong offense, dominate pitching and solid fundamental defense, the Spartan softball team swept Kenyon College in a home doubleheader on Tuesday, March 21. The team took the thrilling first game...

Controversies around Trump adminstration continues in March, as Trump accused Obama for wiretapping, the President issued his second travel band, and FBI launched an investigation on Russias involvement during the election.

White House news recapped, political science professors give their take

Henry Bendon, Staff Reporter March 24, 2017

At the end of February, President Donald Trump addressed the Congress with a speech that was well-regarded by a large portion of the country. Polling had the speech at a 70 percent approval rating and...

The womens center wants to carry on the spirit of the Womens marches by taking further actions that call for community awareness of womens rights. Womens huddle is one the actions and the center is expected to host more events like this in the near future.

Center for Women event holds onto energy of Women’s Marches

Tian Yang, Staff Reporter March 24, 2017

On March 3, the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women held a “Next Up Huddle” as their follow-up to the Women’s Marches in cities across the world in February as part of an international protest for...

The CWRU baseball team won three games this past weekend to push their winning streak to four.

Baseball riding high after weekend sweep

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter March 24, 2017

The Case Western Reserve University baseball team won all three games this past weekend to push their season-high winning streak to four games. The Spartans posted wins against University of Rochester...

The selection of the commencement speaker is based on their contribution to their respective fields and connection to CWRU. As a lawyer, Fred Grey has fought for Rose Park and Martin Luther King Jr. Last year, Grey also received the CWRU Distinguished Alumni Award.

Civil rights lawyer that defended MLK to speak at commencement

Christopher Nguyen, Staff Reporter March 24, 2017

Fred Gray, a lawyer, civil rights activist and alumnus of what is now the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, was chosen to be the commencement speaker for the class of 2017 in early March. After...

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