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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

The Food Recovery Network co-sponsored Thwing Tuesday, and served food that would have otherwise been wasted.

Food Week offers a taste of food issues

Isabel Torres-Padin April 15, 2016

Do you live to eat or eat to live? Although everyone needs to eat, according to many campus groups, Americans don’t give enough thought to where food comes from. These campus groups are attempting to...

A controversy over Phi Delta Thetas Greek Week Variety Show skit, pictured, led to a university-wide email from President Snyder, who elaborated on her thoughts in an interview with The Observer.

Variety Show skit sparks campus debate on free speech

Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia April 14, 2016

An open letter penned by three members of the Latinx community has sparked a campuswide debate about free speech and political correctness that has affected Greek life as well as the campus community at...

A day in the life of Doctor Doomsday

A day in the life of Doctor Doomsday

Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia April 8, 2016

The doomsday doctor is average height, with short, buzzed hair and medium blue scrubs he can’t stop untying and retying. His wristwatch uses military time. He has a cold, and he keeps blowing his nose;...

“I like to design pieces that I know I would love to wear,” said Otasanya.

Student fashion designer finds success

Kelsey Holmberg, Staff Reporter April 8, 2016

“Do what you love” is a piece of advice young people hear often. We are each faced with the challenge of finding a passion to pursue—something that we enjoy and can make a career out of. But for...

“We want to serve University Circle, we want to serve Cleveland-at-large, we want to serve the greater community as a performing arts venue for the city,” said Maltz Center director of facilities and operations Jason Cohen.

Maltz Center looks to serve CWRU community

Jeniece Montellano, Web editor April 8, 2016

Two Greek Week events this year were hosted at Cleveland’s newest performing arts center. The Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center at The Temple-Tifereth Israel was chosen by the Greek Week...

Connor Tagg’s dominate pitching helped the Spartans remain undefeated at home.The Spartans have remained hot despite cold weather cancelling mid-week games.

Spartan baseball undefeated at home

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter April 8, 2016

Nobby’s Ballpark played host to two baseball games on Saturday, April 2, including some baseball in the snow, but it did not hinder the home team from coming away victorious in both games of the doubleheader....

Improvment performed alongside other improv groups from around the state at the Lake Effect Improv Comedy Festival.

Comedy with a chance of snow

Eddie Kerekes, Staff Reporter April 8, 2016

It seemed as if Mother Nature knew there was going to be an improv show Saturday because she was practicing all day. First came sunshine, then wind, then thunder, then finally snow; it seemed as if she...

Datsiks show features an array of lasers and mirrors, which form a grid over the audience.

Datsik to drop the bass at House of Blues next week

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print April 6, 2016

Datsik, aka Troy Beetles, was recovering from a night of partying when he answered the phone for an interview; for two days, he’d played back-to-back shows. On April 5, he and his tour mates celebrated...

Campus multicultural groups came together for an evening of food, culture and performances.

World Expo showcases student groups

Isabel Torres-Padin, Contributing Reporter April 1, 2016

On March 26, as the sun shined outside, the University Diversity Collaborative’s (UDC) second annual World Expo was busy serving up diverse food and entertainment in the Thwing Atrium. With a carnival...

In addition to its green plant covering, there are also solar pabels adjacent to the TVUC roof which help supply the building with energy.

The view from the green roof

Srivatsan Uchani, Staff Reporter April 1, 2016

While the Tinkham Veale University Center’s (TVUC) green roof is often referred to as a “grass roof,” it is actually covered with plants from the cactus family, of the genus Sedum. The plants...

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