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The Observer’s 2026 USG Endorsements
The Observer’s 2026 USG Endorsements
April 10, 2026

It’s that time of year again, when officer elections are in full swing. That includes those for the executive committee of Case Western Reserve...

Editorial: ICE presence at Cleveland Hopkins sparks unease amid shutdown
Editorial: ICE presence at Cleveland Hopkins sparks unease amid shutdown
March 27, 2026

This Monday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were deployed to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to assist Transportation...

CWRU athletic trainer dismissed after prior conviction surfaces, CWRU yet to make a public statement
CWRU athletic trainer dismissed after prior conviction surfaces, CWRU yet to make a public statement
February 20, 2026

  Feb. 20 Update: On Feb. 20, James C. Wyant Director of Athletics and Chair of Physical Education, TJ Shelton released an email informing...

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Renovations will begin on the first floor of Tomlinson Hall, including new food options and study spaces
Tomlinson Hall will undergo renovations this summer
Maria Burrus, Staff Writer • April 10, 2026

The Department of Campus Planning and Facilities Management began renovating the first floor of Tomlinson Hall early April and is expected to...

State Representative Jean Schmidt proposed a new bill that demands for increased documentation of fetal births and deaths, extending beyond the current "20 weeks of gestation or more" documentation ruling.
House Bill 754 requires fetal death register and fetal heartbeat life certificate
Olivia Wen, Staff Writer • April 3, 2026

On March 11, Ohio State Representative Jean Schmidt proposed House Bill 754, which plans to increase documentation concerning pregnancy and fetal...

The Department of Homeland Security plans to remove Temporary Protected Status for people from 13 countries, arguing that the conditions in these countries have improved enough to no longer meet the requirements for further TPS protections.
DHS plans to remove Temporary Protected Status for immigrants
Jacqueline Huh, Contributing Writer • April 3, 2026

As of March 2025, there were nearly 1.3 million people from 17 countries living and working in the United States with Temporary Protected Status...

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Season three of "Heartbreak High" presents a bittersweet goodbye to the teen drama remake.
‘Heartbreak High’ Season three: a heartbreakingly entertaining goodbye
Esha Bagora, Social Media Editor • April 10, 2026

The latest and final season of “Heartbreak High” delivers a dramatic, chaotic and emotionally charged conclusion to one of the most distinct...

The debut album of Peach PRC is more than worth a listen, and certainly worth its weight in fine china.
Peach PRC’s debut album “Porcelain” is worth the firing time
Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor • April 10, 2026

Noted Australian pop sensation Peach PRC released her debut album “Porcelain” on April 3. The semi-self-titled album—PRC stands for porcelain—explores...

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" offers a lot in the way of references and hype moments—and the complete opposite when it
comes to telling a compelling story.
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”: hype moments and aura
Natalie Qiu, Contributing Writer • April 10, 2026

Major spoilers for “Super Mario Galaxy.”   I mean, it was fine I guess.   I should preface this review by saying I...

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An impactful March Madness filled with glorious victories
and heartbreaking losses has now concluded.
March Madness concludes the NCAA Men’s and Women’s basketball season
Maria Burrus, Staff Writer • April 10, 2026

As March Madness came to a close, both the men’s and women’s tournaments delivered dramatic endings to conclude the 2026 NCAA basketball...

For the first time in 20 years, CWRU is set to host the UAA
track and field championships on DiSanto Field.
CWRU set to host 2026 UAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Adam Joseph, Staff Writer • April 10, 2026

On April 25 and 26, Case Western Reserve University will host the University Athletic Association (UAA) Outdoor Track and Field Championships....

For CWRU athletics, spring has sprung and the sports teams on page 13
have kept the momentum going.
CWRU athletics stay busy across spring sports
Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor • April 10, 2026

As the semester continues, so do the athletics teams of Case Western Reserve University. The tennis, baseball, softball and track and field teams...

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