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Students protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Cleveland. (The Observer/Tyler Sun)
CWRU students walk out in protest of ICE’s actions
January 23, 2026

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, a group of Case Western Reserve University students organized a local “Free America Walkout” in solidarity with the...

New year, new laws for Ohio students
January 16, 2026

As we ring in the new year, Governor Mike Dewine has signed new laws to affect the health, finances and education of Ohioans, reshaping policies...

Starbucks workers fight for fairer wages and working conditions during the "Red Cup Rebellion"
Starbucks Workers United kicks off “Red Cup Rebellion” demanding a fair contract
December 5, 2025

On Nov. 20, employees of the University Circle Starbucks on Euclid Avenue and Cornell Road and their supporters gathered in front of the building,...

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A water main break this past weekend forced the closure of stretches of Euclid Avenue and Mayfield Road, among other impacts on the CWRU community.
Euclid water break disrupts the CWRU community
Hannah Johnson, Director of Print • February 6, 2026

Due to a water main break this past weekend, Euclid Avenue and Mayfield Road were flooded. Case Western Reserve University’s Rave Alert system...

Control over Cleveland State University's community-run FM radio station was recently transferred to Ideastream, Northeast Ohio's sole NPR broadcaster.
CSU shuts down student-run radio station WCSB
Ethan Park and Maria Burrus February 6, 2026

On Oct. 3, 2025, Cleveland State University (CSU) transferred control of its almost 50-year-old community-run FM radio station, WCSB 89.3, to...

53 years have passed since the Supreme Court's landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade, though uncertainty about abortion rights remains in the wake of its 2022 overturning.
Roe meets its 53rd anniversary
Sabrina Feldberg, News Editor • February 6, 2026

Jan. 22 marked the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that protected the right to have an abortion. In 2022,...

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This image released by Netflix shows actors Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha in a scene from "Bridgerton." (Courtesy of Liam Daniel via Netflix)
‘Bridgerton’s’ 4th social season: Lady Whistledown bares all
Anjali Bhuthpur and Sahar Kapasi February 6, 2026

Dearest gentle reader, If this season has revealed anything thus far, it is that certainty is in short supply. While some may argue that little...

Unperturbed by an unexpected school closure, the students of Play in a Day delivered a show.
Play in (less than) a Day
Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor • February 6, 2026

Jan. 24, 8 p.m., the prompt for this semester’s Play in a Day was released: “It’s a Miracle!” These intrepid writers, actors and theater...

This image released by Disney shows actors Walker Scobell and Leah Jeffries in a scene from season two of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." (Courtesy of Bukach via Disney)
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ loses the book at sea
Fiona Brooks, Contributing Writer • February 6, 2026

Spoilers ahead for “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” season two, “The Sea of Monsters” and “The Titan’s Curse.” The second season...

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The Australian Open saw some exciting wins and dissappointing losses from top-ranked players.
Stars shine and stumble at the 2026 Australian Open
Olivia Wen, Staff Writer • February 6, 2026

Last weekend, the two-week saga of the Australian Open (AO) came to a thrilling close. In the women’s tournament, Elena Rybakina defeated No....

The United States will return to the Olympics with full potential and exciting prospects.
United States set for historic showing at Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor • February 6, 2026

On Friday, Feb. 6, the United States will make its debut at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics during the opening ceremony with a team of...

Both basketball teams have been faced with challenges, but have nevertheless persisted.
CWRU basketball teams face tough road tests against NYU and Brandeis
Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor • February 6, 2026

Over the weekend, the Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s basketball teams wrapped up the first half of their conference schedules...

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