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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...

The Undergraduate Student Government held their 3rd annual Q&A session with President Eric Kaler, allowing students to communicate concerns directly to members of CWRU’s administration.
USG Holds Q&A with President Kaler
November 14, 2025

On Nov. 11, the Case Western Reserve University Undergraduate Student Government (USG) hosted their annual Q&A session with President Eric...

Following the reduction of SNAP, Ohioans are working together to fight food insecurity.
In the absence of SNAP, Ohioans come together
November 7, 2025

On Nov. 1, no federal food assistance programs were distributed to Americans. The means to fund for the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

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Editorial: Warding off your winter blues
Editorial: Warding off your winter blues
Editorial Board December 5, 2025
Medical professionals grow distant from the patients they treat, at the cost of losing compassion
The cost of caring too much in medicine
Aditi Darodkar, Contributing Writer • December 5, 2025
Nerds: What's in a name?
Nerds: What’s in a name?
Riya Kulkarni, Copy Editor • December 5, 2025
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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
Alyssa Wang, News Editor • 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,...

Ohio State Representatives Terrence Upchurch and Josh Williams proposed a bill that requires correctional facilities to report the pregnancy outcome of every inmate---one that comes with mixed outlooks.
Ohio lawmakers propose bill around prison pregnancies
Sabrina Feldberg, News Editor • November 21, 2025

Ohio lawmakers have proposed a new bipartisan bill, House Bill 542, mandating all county jails and prisons to report pregnancy outcomes. The...

[Group photo] CWRU student Sanjay Thiyagarajan (left) and Purdue University graduate Arunesh Raja (right) co-founded Smartan.ai to help users better understand their workouts, improve results and prevent injury---an effort that has gained the support of former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri (center).
Meet Smartan.ai, an AI coach that helps us understand fitness
Riya Kulkarni, Copy Editor • November 21, 2025

Case Western Reserve University third-year student Sanjay Thiyagarajan has worked to create an initiative that changes the way people can train....

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The dancers of MaDaCol dazzled on stage during their fall production from Nov. 20 to 22.
MaDaCol’s fall production sparkles with four performances
Riya Kulkarni, Copy Editor • December 5, 2025

Case Western Reserve University’s Mather Dance Collective (or MaDaCol) had its fall production from Nov. 20 to 22, with tickets sold for $15...

"Now You See Me: Now You Don't" is an entertaining trick that deserves your attention.
You really should see “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t”
Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor • December 5, 2025

Major spoilers ahead for “Now You See Me” and “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.”   The “Now You See Me” franchise is back...

For all of its flaws, "Wicked: for Good" is still nothing short of brilliant.
“I’ll rise above it”: “Wicked: For Good” is greater than the sum of its parts
Lucas Yang, Director of Design • December 5, 2025

Spoilers ahead for “Wicked: For Good” (2025).   In endorsing “Wicked: For Good,” I have to add an asterisk. I must concede...

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CWRU's Department of Nutrition conducted a study to better understand the link between student-athlete habits and athletic performance. One of the difficulties the research group encountered was scheduling. "Trying to work around practice, game and school schedules can be a challenge," Instructor and Clinical Dietian Lindsay Malone said.
ENRG advances athlete health through the PERFORM Study
Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor • December 5, 2025

This semester, the Exercise and Nutrition Research Group (ENRG) in the Department of Nutrition completed the PERFORM Study with Case Western...

A letter to my younger self: Bradley Winter
A letter to my younger self: Bradley Winter
Bradley Winter, Contributing Writer • December 5, 2025

A Letter to My Younger Self invites a student-athlete to look back on the past four years—the triumphs, the struggles, the moments that shaped...

CWRU Athletics teams continue fall slate of events
CWRU Athletics teams continue fall slate of events
Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor • December 5, 2025

Men’s Basketball   After a pair of losses at the Great Lakes Invitational, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball...

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Ayan Sheikh, Video Editor • November 12, 2025
CWRU Professor nominated to CDC Vaccine Committee
Matthew Stall, Video Editor • October 25, 2025
Plum Market is now Spartie Mart. Who’s in charge now?
Matthew Stall, Video Editor • September 6, 2025
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