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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

Second-year student Neil Chavan spent his winter break in Costa Rica. During the trip, he and his team members assessed the water condition in a Costa Rican community and are now aiming to provide a plan for a sustainable water supply in the near future.

International studies: how two CWRU students spent their winter break

Kushagra Gupta, Staff Reporter January 20, 2017

For many students the three weeks without classes between semesters is a time to take things easy at home, but for two, it involved adventures in different parts of the world. Leading an engineering...

“Peter and the Starcatcher” caught Cleveland’s attention

Sarah Parr, Social Media Editor January 20, 2017

4/5 stars Fresh off its second and final run, Dobama Theatre’s production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” was a mesmerizing production of an imaginative and unique play. Based on a 2004 best-selling...

The construction projects for the west wing of Clark Hall and for the Foster-Castele Great Hall were completed over winter break. The front entrance to Clark Hall is expected to be open at the end of May.

Completed construction and renovations greet returning students

Celia Wan, News Editor January 20, 2017

As school resumes, students and faculty are greeted by two new buildings on campus: the expanded Linsalata Alumni Center and the renovated Clark Hall. Launched in spring 2016, the renovation project...

Four fearsome first-year wrestlers are leading the Spartans throughout the season, including during their matches over winter break.

Wrestling through the winter

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor January 20, 2017

While many Case Western Reserve University students recuperated at home during the long break, members of the wrestling team fought hard in four competitions. They started out by taking part in the Waynesburg...

Five CWRU graduate students won the Best Presentation Award at the 2017 Trading Technologies Algo Showcase Competition. The team worked together to design a trading algorithm that can optimize trading strategies. Three of the five members presented their trading algorithm to a panel of judges from leading Chicago trading firms.

Trading up in the world

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor January 20, 2017

Friday the 13th is supposed to be an unlucky day, but for some Case Western Reserve University students it was a very lucky day indeed. On Friday, Jan. 13, a group of five graduate students at the CWRU...

Kendall McConico tightly guards an Ohio Northern player. The women’s basketball team has won four games in a row and holds an impressive 6-2 record.

Quick hands lead to four game streak

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter December 9, 2016

The Spartans now have a four-game win streak and are looking to continue it. The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team continues to dominate its competition in the regular season and...

Kolison: Study abroad, behind the Instagram pictures

Kolison: Study abroad, behind the Instagram pictures

Stephen Kolison, Columnist December 9, 2016

Finding a way to escape Case Western Reserve University is always on our minds. Classes are hard and the city can be so unforgiving that we start to beg for a vacation. This past spring semester I was...

The Feminist Collective at CWRU recently hosted a bake sale to raise money in support of Planned Parenthood. The money collected will be donated on behalf of Vice President-elect Mike Pence.

The Feminist Collective raises money for Planned Parenthood

Kushagra Gupta, Staff Reporter December 9, 2016

On Nov. 30, the Feminist Collective at Case Western Reserve University (FCC) held a bake sale that raised $320 for Planned Parenthood, which, based on their contributors’ preferences, they plan to donate...

At a Halloween party, a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity wore a serape, which evoked a new round of debate on freedom of speech and racial discrimination.

Costume reignites campus debate on free speech

Sruthi Meka, Staff Reporter December 9, 2016

In The Observer on Nov. 30, fourth-year student and Radical Student Union President Gabriel Murcia wrote a letter to the editor outlining his efforts to seek an administrative response to an incident he...

Feedback Friday, a program led by USG, aims to collect student opinions on current USG initiatives.

USG Feedback Friday expands reach

Hilda Yang, Staff Reporter December 9, 2016

Every Friday around noon, USG representatives set up a table at the Sears Building, hand out surveys to students and answer questions regarding USG and its current projects. Led by the USG Public Relations...

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