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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,...

Among Jeffrey Epstein’s network of prominent scientists was
theoretical physicist and anti-theist Lawrence Krauss, a former professor at CWRU. In addition to financial support for
his research, Krauss corresponded with Epstein for advice
responding to sexual harassment allegations.
Former CWRU professor Krauss appears in Epstein files
November 21, 2025

On Nov. 12, the U.S. House Oversight Committee released more than 20,000 documents in connection to the investigation of convicted sex offender...

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell participates in the Federal Open Market Committee press conference on July 27, 2022, in Washington. (Courtesy of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors via Flickr)
The fight for an independent Fed
Isabel Haytayan, Contributing Writer • January 23, 2026
The children are the future, and it's important to instill good values in the future generations.
Why you should have children
Milo Vetter, Staff Writer • January 23, 2026
Snow covers a Case Western Reserve University police car on Dec. 16, 2025, in Cleveland. (The Observer/Tyler Sun)
Let it show: CWRU should prioritize student safety in dangerous weather conditions
Editorial Board January 23, 2026
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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
Darcy Chew, Moses Fleischman, and Tyler Sun 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...

The Supreme Court as seen on March 8, 2007, in Washington. (Courtesy of Kjetil Ree via Wikimedia Commons)
Supreme Court decides the future of transgender athletes in scholastic sports
Sabrina Feldberg and Lucas Yang January 23, 2026

On Jan. 13, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. Both cases explore the similar legal question...

Sexual Assault Response Team members pose for a group photo on Oct. 27, 2025, in Cleveland. (Courtesy of Brianna Smith)
CWRU’s Division of Public Safety establishes a new sexual assault response team
Noah Paniagua and Alyssa Wang January 23, 2026

In October 2025, the Case Western Reserve University’s Division of Public Safety announced the creation of a new sexual assault response team...

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Although "People We Meet on Vacation," departs significantly from the book, it is nevertheless a charming watch.
‘People We Meet on Vacation’ takes a trip from the book
Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor • January 23, 2026

Major Spoilers for “People We Meet on Vacation.” “People We Meet on Vacation” is a simple meal well made: a classic rom-com. We follow...

ENHYPEN's new album combines dark drama and action, making for an exciting listen.
ENHYPEN’s ‘THE SIN: VANISH’ will bite you with vampiric eroticism
Helen Cai, Staff Writer • January 23, 2026

The members of fourth-generation K-pop group ENHYPEN have cloaked themselves in a Gothic opulence with their newest release, “THE SIN: VANISH.”...

“Heated Rivalry”: lamplighters, love and legitimacy
“Heated Rivalry”: lamplighters, love and legitimacy
Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor • January 16, 2026

As a lover of the contemporary romance genre and loyal watcher of Bookstagram, it seems nigh impossible to get away from that gay hockey show....

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The track and field team began its 2026 slate of events with the Spartan Icebreaker this past weekend.
Track and field commences a promising season, breaks school records in opening weekend
Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor • January 23, 2026

The 2026 season for the Case Western Reserve University track and field team is officially underway. Having begun their season this past December...

Despite the Effort by Matthew Ellis, the Men's Basketball Team Falls Short to WashU
Spartans compete across the board in busy weekend of action
Ellie Palaian, Sports Writer • January 23, 2026

Wrestling Fourth-year Thomas Wagner captured the 157-pound title to lead the No. 23-ranked Case Western Reserve University wrestling team to...

A growing number of United States Women’s National Team have been making the move to European soccer clubs due to changing relationships between the U.S. Soccer Federation and the National Women's Soccer League.
Why USWNT stars are heading to Europe and what it means for the NWSL
Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor • January 23, 2026

This past September, United States Women’s National Team’s (USWNT) 21-year-old star Alyssa Thompson signed a contract to transfer from the...

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Ayan Sheikh, Video Editor • November 12, 2025
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Matthew Stall, Video Editor • September 6, 2025
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