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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

[1st Place] Legacy of resilience: How my ancestors inspire a greener tomorrow
Alessandro d’Amico, Contributing Writer • November 1, 2024

I often think of how my great-great-grandmother Maria must have felt trying on shoes for the first time at age eleven. I think of how her daughter...

Law students pass divestment bill through Student Bar Association
Shejuti Wahed, Social Media Content Creator • November 1, 2024

The Law Students for Justice in Palestine (LSJP) presented a bill calling for disclosure and divestment from “companies complicit in the violence...

Your ballot guide for the 2024 elections in University Circle/Cleveland
Your ballot guide for the 2024 elections in University Circle/Cleveland
Zachary Treseler, News Editor • November 1, 2024

On Nov. 5, the United States enters one of its most formidable traditions: the presidential general election. In a fashion that is unique to...

Local officials and community leaders gather in front of the newly opened Wade Park Community Engagement Center for the celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony.
New Wade Park Community Engagement Center connects local, campus community members
Shejuti Wahed, Social Media Content Creator • October 25, 2024

On Oct. 15, Case Western Reserve University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly opened Wade Park Community Engagement Center located...

CWRU swimming and diving sweeps all events in dual meet with Ohio Wesleyan
Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams prevailed over Ohio Wesleyan University...

Men’s Basketball Preview
Darcy Chew, Sports Editor • November 1, 2024

Last spring, the Case Western Reserve University men's basketball concluded an outstanding 2023-2024 season with their third consecutive NCAA...

No. 17-ranked volleyball sweeps Carnegie Mellon and UChicago in final round robin
Darcy Chew, Sports Editor • November 1, 2024

Following the momentum of their record-breaking opening win streak, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team dominated against Carnegie...

Left to right: Johanna Perry, Cam Grealis and Chris Tipton Jr. starred as Susan, Jon and Michael in PTG's recent production of "Tick, Tick... Boom!" They each gave their characters a unique energy and meshed with one another perfectly through their songs and acting.
Players’ Theatre Group triumphs with a hopeful “Tick, Tick… Boom!”
Maya Zimmer, Contributing Writer • November 1, 2024

The anxieties of growing older vibrated throughout the recently sold-out production of “Tick, Tick… Boom!” by Players’ Theatre Group...

Left to right: John B (Chase Stokes), Sarah (Madelyn Cline), Kiara (Madison Bailey), Cleo (Carlacia Grant), Pope (Jonathan Daviss) and JJ (Rudy Pankow) are up for another season of hoodwinks on Outer Banks.
“Outer Banks” season four delivers sun-kissed adventures and character development alike
Maryum Shaik, Contributing Writer • November 1, 2024

On Oct. 10, “Outer Banks” returned for its highly anticipated fourth season, delivering even more thrilling adventures and complicated relationships....

First-year student and costume contest winner Atlas Rivera is congratulated by drag queen performers at oSTEM's HalloQueen Drag Show.
oSTEM’s HalloQueen Drag Show is consistently great
Kate Gordon, Life Editor • November 1, 2024

It’s rare to find a Case Western Reserve University on-campus event that pulls you in every year, save Springfest and perhaps Thwing Study...

[1st Place] Legacy of resilience: How my ancestors inspire a greener tomorrow
Alessandro d’Amico, Contributing Writer • November 1, 2024

I often think of how my great-great-grandmother Maria must have felt trying on shoes for the first time at age eleven. I think of how her daughter...

[2nd Place] A call to action: Why we must fight for our future
Amanda Setiawan, Contributing Writer • November 1, 2024

In a world where death feels imminent and climate change stands tall, I still hold hope for a future where we can overcome environmental malpractices...

[3rd Place] Living consciously: How everyday choices can help our planet
Michelle Orioha, Contributing Writer • November 1, 2024

The majority of time that the damage of climate change is talked about, it is to call attention to the negative impact it will have on the human...

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CWRU Students Express Gratitude!
Shejuti Wahed, Video Editor • January 31, 2024

To start off the spring semester, Shejuti Wahed asks CWRU students what they're grateful for and more positive questions! Make sure to leave...

CWRU Students’ Spotify Wrapped! (2023)
Shejuti Wahed, Video Editor • January 31, 2024

It's officially Spotify Wrapped/Apple Music Replay season! Join Shejuti Wahed as she asks CWRU students about their top music for 2023, ranging...

CWRU Students Finish the Lyric!
Shejuti Wahed, Video Editor • January 31, 2024

In this video, Shejuti Wahed has picked some of her favorite songs to play outloud to CWRU students and see if they can identify the next lyric!...

Medical Insurance Trivia! (ft. GELS)
Shejuti Wahed, Video Editor • January 31, 2024

In a collaboration with the Global Ethical Leaders Society (GELS), Shejuti Wahed, Grace Lee, and Helen Matia ask CWRU students questions about...