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

Graduate guard Mitch Prendergast scored a season-high 29 points in a game against Emory, helping him earn recognition as the UAA Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Week.

Men’s basketball soars to No. 1 in UAA rankings

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer February 17, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team ended the weekend tied for the No. 1 seed in the University Athletic Association (UAA) conference after defeating the University of Rochester...

The Rock of Michigan State University is painted as a somber memorial to the victims of a mass shooting that left three students dead.

Shooting occurs at Michigan State hours after gunman threat at CWRU

Grace Johnson, News Editor February 17, 2023

On Monday night, Feb. 13, students, faculty and staff at Case Western Reserve University were told to shelter in place as a man wielding a gun was seen around campus. A barrage of texts, emails and phone...

Rising artist Jeremy Zucker wowed CWRU students in the Tink Ballroom, bringing out an enthusiasm and energy rarely seen on campus.

UPBeats brings out CWRU’s love for Jeremy Zucker

Shejuti Wahed, Video Editor February 10, 2023

I’m not sure what I was expecting when I went to the Tink Ballroom for the UPBeats concert on Saturday, Feb. 4, but I certainly did not foresee it being one of my favorite experiences at Case Western...

The decision to open a Planet Fitness facility where the campus bookstore and Dunkin Donuts once stood has generally been received poorly by students.

Planet Fitness opens in Uptown, CWRU students react

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor February 10, 2023

National fitness center chain Planet Fitness celebrated the grand opening of their new branch based in Cleveland’s Uptown neighborhood this Tuesday, Feb. 7.  The University Bookstore of Case Western...

Newly sworn-in K-9 officer Spartie poses next to his handler, Officer Jimiyu Edwards of the Case Western Reserve Police Department.

Spartie the dog joins the ranks of CWRU PD

Cameron Ward, Staff Writer February 10, 2023

In an effort to increase security and comfort on the Case Western Reserve University campus, the Division of Public Safety decided to hire a new officer. But don’t let his furry face deceive you—Spartie,...

The 50th anniversary of Title IX, which protects people from sex-based discrimination in educational programs and activities, was celebrated at CWRU on Feb. 3.

Celebrating 50 years of Title IX at CWRU

Grace Johnson, News Editor February 10, 2023

Case Western Reserve University Department of Physical Education and Athletics celebrated the 50-year anniversary of Title IX on Friday, Feb. 3. Title IX has had far-reaching effects on various institutions...

A catastrophic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio released many hazardous chemicals including vinyl chloride, which can cause cancer and other serious health conditions.

Officials say train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio no longer hazardous to locals

Sara Khorshidi, Director of Print February 10, 2023

Around 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, a train from Norfolk Southern Railway (NSR) traveling from Illinois to Pennsylvania derailed and burst into flames in East Palestine, Ohio. This small village on the Pennsylvania-Ohio...

The strength of titular characters relationship is tested as secrets unfold in season two of Ginny and Georgia.

New season of a teen drama to watch: “Ginny and Georgia”

Alivia Cook, Contributing Writer February 3, 2023

In just five weeks, this year has been full of new releases and seasons already. Netflix has been under fire lately for the removal of several classic shows previously in their library, amongst many other...

Third-year guard Luke Thorburn helped bring the Spartans to victory in a close game against NYU.

Men’s basketball sweep Brandeis, NYU on the road

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer February 3, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team faced Brandeis University on Jan. 27 and New York University on Jan. 29 for their sixth and seventh games in UAA conference play. After a hard...

Have you seen this man on campus? Hes DavidPatrick Ryan, host of the WRUW show “Jazz Night in Cleveland,” reclining in his studio where he introduces famous and unknown jazz artists alike.

The man in the radio booth

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor February 3, 2023

“Tune in to WRUW for an absurdly eclectic mix of music. From roots music to metal. From polka to neo-classical onwards. From jazz to indie and alternative rock, and other sounds I still can’t quite...

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