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Bon Appétit explains their recent decision to convert Plum Market into Spartie Mart in an effort to improve the local market. One of the market's new implementations includes a robototic espresso machine.
Plum Market is replaced by Spartie Mart
August 22, 2025

In August, Case Western Reserve University’s local market, Plum Market Kitchen, was replaced by Spartie Mart to bring new improvements for...

Editor’s Note: Turning the page to a new volume with The Observer
August 22, 2025

Coming into college, I never imagined I would be the executive editor of The Observer. Like many others at Case Western Reserve University, I...

Following the intruder's arrest at Michelson Hall, CWRU PD conducted a search of several South Residential Village dorms.
Community reacts to April 11 shelter-in-place order following armed intruder
April 18, 2025

On April 11, the Case Western Reserve University community experienced a campus-wide shelter-in-place alert. At 8:19 p.m., text messages went...

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Editorial: A big beautiful mess strikes rising graduate and professional students
Editorial: A big beautiful mess strikes rising graduate and professional students
Editorial Board August 29, 2025
The Power of Small Acts
The Power of Small Acts
Umair Vaseemuddin, Contributing Writer • August 29, 2025
Great power comes with great responsibility
Great power comes with great responsibility
Catherine Choi, Staff Writer • August 29, 2025
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Since their firings, Fouts-Fowler and Beene have held multiple protests in the Cleveland area, including a July 30 demonstration on University Hospitals’ main campus lawn, across from Thwing Student Center.
Former UH physicians claim they were terminated due to unionizing efforts
Sabrina Feldberg, News Editor • August 29, 2025

This past June, University Hospitals (UH) fired two physicians, Dr. Lauren Beene and Dr. Valerie Fouts-Fowler. The two had been trying to form...

Bon Appétit explains their recent decision to convert Plum Market into Spartie Mart in an effort to improve the local market. One of the market's new implementations includes a robototic espresso machine.
Plum Market is replaced by Spartie Mart
Alyssa Wang, News Editor • August 22, 2025

In August, Case Western Reserve University’s local market, Plum Market Kitchen, was replaced by Spartie Mart to bring new improvements for...

Boundaries within Ohio: How redistricting fuels partisan tensions and the house race
Boundaries within Ohio: How redistricting fuels partisan tensions and the house race
Olivia Wen, Contributing Writer • August 22, 2025

By Nov. 30, Ohio lawmakers and the Redistricting Commission must redraw congressional districts in preparation for the 2026 House of Representatives...

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“Please Don’t Destroy: LIVE” breaks out of the digital sphere
Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor • August 29, 2025

Please Don't Destroy (Ben Marshall, Martin Herlihy, John Higgins), a YouTube comedy group turned mainstays of SNL digital media, are just coming...

"KPop Demon Hunters" may prove itself to be unfocused in both theming and storyline, but at least it is enjoyable.
“K-Pop Demon Hunters”: A beautiful production that falls with its writing
Darcy Chew, Editor in Chief • August 29, 2025

Content warning: Major spoilers ahead.  On June 20, Netflix released their highly anticipated animated movie “KPop Demon Hunters.” In...

Takashi Murakami's talent for combining history, cultural, and whimsical escapism is on full display at the Cleveland Museum of Art for all to see until Sept. 7.
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow” is a masterpiece
Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager • August 29, 2025

This summer, the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) transformed into a fantastical world of vibrant color. Its newest exhibition, “Takashi Murakami:...

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The cross country teams aim to qualify for Nationals as they attempt to build on their successes during the 2024 season.
CWRU cross country builds on 2024 success, looks ahead to Nationals
Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor • August 29, 2025

Coming off of dominating 2024 seasons, finishing top 10 in all in-season meets and 6th in the UAA championships, the Case Western Reserve University...

Volleyball aims to keep momentum going after strong 2024 season
Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor • August 29, 2025

Following a strong showing in the 2024 season, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team looks to keep the momentum going into the...

Following a low season for the Spartan men's soccer team, they look to improve this upcoming 2025 season, particularly in UAA conference play.
Men’s soccer looks to bounce back after a middling 2024 season
Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor • August 22, 2025

After a disappointing 2024 season, the Case Western Reserve University men’s soccer team looks to bounce back from their struggles.  The...

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