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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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Prestigious things aren’t prestigious, they’re just comprised of men
Prestigious things aren’t prestigious, they’re just comprised of men
Lily Zhang, Copy Editor • April 24, 2026
Editorial: Dear class of 2030
Editorial: Dear class of 2030
Editorial Board April 24, 2026
The power of a smile
The power of a smile
Riya Kulkarni, Copy Editor • April 17, 2026
Congrats, new grads, this is the world that you’re left with
Mariana Parilli-Castillo, Copy Editor • April 17, 2026
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New PSCL 390 course combines communication and counseling skills
Alyssa Wang, News Editor • April 24, 2026

Case Western Reserve University is introducing a new course this coming fall, combining counseling and communication skills together in a way...

CWRU establishes “200 days, 200 Conversations”
Alyssa Wang, News Editor • April 24, 2026

At Case Western Reserve University, a new initiative was created to highlight employee voices during its milestone year. Titled “200 Days,...

The Cleveland City Council passed its 2026 budget on March 23,

approving more than $2 billion to be spent on improving social programs and infrastructure projects.
Breaking Down Cleveland’s $2.3 Billion Budget for 2026
Maria Burrus, Staff Writer • April 24, 2026

After weeks of negotiations, Cleveland City Council passed a $2.3 billion budget on March 23. The plan was approved in an 11-3 vote in support...

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Cows and heroes abound in a recent show presented by the Footlighters.
Footlighters’ ‘Into the Woods’ unsung comedic hero: Milky White
Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor • April 24, 2026

A figure dressed in a tan suit scrawled with storybook quotes saunters onto a dark stage. The student pit orchestra gives them a thumbs up, and...

PTG Live! featured an assortment of sketches, from an absurd take on Archive of Our Own fanfiction to experimental takes on tropes we think we already know.
Weekend Update: ‘PTG Live!’ shakes things up for their last run
Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor • April 24, 2026

After six shows on campus, “PTG Live!” VI is essentially an established Case Western Reserve University institution. On April 3, The Players’...

Atusko Okatsuka performed at Severance Hall on April 17 as part of CWRU's annual Spring Comedian tradition.
The Observer reviews Atsuko Okatsuka
Kiera Ng, Anya Lin, and Abhishek Nambiar April 24, 2026

It’s difficult to juggle three jobs at once: a comedian, a caregiver and a 40-restaurant tycoon owner. Yet somehow, Atsuko Okatsuka makes it...

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Senior Spotlight: The final inning for CWRU softball’s senior class
Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor • April 24, 2026

Elizabeth Berry   Fourth-year infielder Elizabeth Berry has been playing softball for as long as she can remember. Inspired by her...

Letter To My Younger Self: Lauren Iagnemma
Lauren Iagnemma, Contributing Writer • April 24, 2026

Dear Lauren,   I just want to start by telling you to take a deep breath. I know all of this change is a lot for you—Case feels...

This past season has been full of accomplishments and re- cords for CWRU athletics programs.
Spartan Strong: CWRU Athletics’ 2025-2026 season in review
Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor • April 24, 2026

This past year has been nothing short of an eventful one for the athletics teams of Case Western Reserve University. From strong postseason performances...

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EXCLUSIVE: The Observer Obtains ISEB Floor Plan
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