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As part of a rally organized by the CWRU chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, dozens of individuals took to the streets after gathering outside of the CWRU Division of Public Safety Headquarters Building to protest against the alleged maltreatment of three students arrested for vandalism.
Community protests outside CWRU police department following vandalism arrests
Zachary Treseler, Darcy Chew, and Shivangi Nanda November 15, 2024

At 5:10 p.m. on Nov. 11, the Case Western Reserve University chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine posted on their Instagram page that...

Students stand outside Yost Hall in protest of the ROTC. Student protests lead to CWRU's decision to discontinue the ROTC program.
CWRU’s history of protest: The response to the Vietnam War on campus
Zachary Treseler, Darcy Chew, and Ashley Rosinski November 15, 2024

College campuses have always been a place of activism, with students historically protesting issues from tuition hikes to the Vietnam War. Case...

As part of a rally organized by the CWRU chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, dozens of individuals took to the streets after gathering outside of the CWRU Division of Public Safety Headquarters Building to protest against the alleged maltreatment of three students arrested for vandalism.
Community protests outside CWRU police department following vandalism arrests
Zachary Treseler, Darcy Chew, and Shivangi Nanda November 15, 2024

At 5:10 p.m. on Nov. 11, the Case Western Reserve University chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine posted on their Instagram page that...

Splattered and shut down: Vandalism hits multiple campus locations in act of protest
Splattered and shut down: Vandalism hits multiple campus locations in act of protest
Zachary Treseler and Darcy Chew November 15, 2024

On Nov. 8 at 4:49 a.m., the Case Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety was notified of alleged vandalism on buildings across campus....

Men’s soccer ends season with draw after heartbreaking CMU goal in last two seconds
Petros Samuel, Contributing Writer • November 15, 2024

In a match defined by intensity with a series of late back and forth goals, Case Western Reserve University men's soccer went 2-2 for a tie against...

Fourth-year Umar Rashid carried the Spartans to victory with his goal during the last moments of overtime in the championship match against SUNY Brockport last Saturday.
Men’s basketball secures third-straight Bill Sudeck Tournament with double-overtime thriller
Darcy Chew, Sports Editor • November 15, 2024

With half a new roster, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team began its 2024-25 season with a promising start: winning...

Third-year Art Martinez participates in the Bob del Rosa Ohio Intercollegiate Open, securing a second-place finish for the Spartans in the 133-pound bracket.
“Spartan tough”: Three CWRU wrestlers finish top three at Bob del Rosa Open
Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

The Case Western Reserve University wrestling team hosted the Bob del Rosa Ohio Intercollegiate Open on Sunday, Nov. 10, inside the Veale Convocation,...

The Observer's Editorial Board taste-tested nine of D.P. Dough's signature calzones, with the BBQ Chicken Zone scoring the highest with 4.4/5 stars and the Cheeseburg Zone scoring the lowest with 1.1/5 stars.
The Editorial Board puts D.P. Dough to the ultimate test
Shivangi Nanda and Zachary Treseler November 15, 2024

At the start of the semester, D.P. Dough opened an Uptown Cleveland location, promising Case Western Reserve University students another late-night...

What to do this Homecoming week(end)
Kate Gordon, Life Editor • November 15, 2024

Event: “Some Like It Hot” at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace Date: 11/15-24 Price: From $30 Description: Set in Chicago during...

For many invested in the arts, November is marked by CWRU Footlighters' highly anticipated fall musical. This year, Footies put on a comedic rendition of the off-Broadway musical "Heathers," filling Eldred Hall with heartfelt laughter.
Footlighters’ “Heathers” hits all the right notes
Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor • November 15, 2024

On Nov. 7-9, Footlighters returned to the stage with their production of “Heathers: The Musical.” Based on the 1989 cult classic film, “Heathers”...

What public schools should teach and how difficult they should be
Catherine Choi, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

As a student who was homeschooled and attended school in South Korea for ten years, I was surprised by how dramatically different public school...

Editorial: President Kaler and his administration claim commitment to freedom of expression. In truth, they make it worse
Editorial: President Kaler and his administration claim commitment to freedom of expression. In truth, they make it worse
Editorial Board November 15, 2024

Note: This editorial was written by three student leaders of University Media Board (UMB) organizations. They do not speak on behalf of their...

LTTE: A tribute to Doc Oc
Chris Butler, Senior Instructor • November 15, 2024

Many of you walk by the Doc Oc sculpture sitting on the bench in front of Adelbert Hall. You might not realize who he was or why there is a sculpture....

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