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In response to changes to research funding enacted by the Trump administration, protests have arisen in over 30 cities, including Cleveland. At CWRU, many students and faculty members organized on Freiberger Field.
CWRU community stands up for science
March 21, 2025

On March 7, members of the Case Western Reserve University community participated in a walkout to support and defend science against threats...

Two dead geese lie in Wade Lagoon, likely victims of bird flu. CWRU students started noticing sick geese in late February, but the presence of bird flu was only confirmed in a March 6 alert.
Bird flu flies into CWRU
March 21, 2025

On March 4, the Case Western Reserve University community was greeted with an alert warning that geese around Wade Lagoon may have contracted...

AC audit reveals board organization spending of past year
AC audit reveals board organization spending of past year
February 28, 2025

Each semester, the SEC Allocations Committee (AC), part of the Student Executive Council, publishes their audit report detailing the funding...

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In response to changes to research funding enacted by the Trump administration, protests have arisen in over 30 cities, including Cleveland. At CWRU, many students and faculty members organized on Freiberger Field.
CWRU community stands up for science
Vani Subramony, News Editor • March 21, 2025

On March 7, members of the Case Western Reserve University community participated in a walkout to support and defend science against threats...

Two dead geese lie in Wade Lagoon, likely victims of bird flu. CWRU students started noticing sick geese in late February, but the presence of bird flu was only confirmed in a March 6 alert.
Bird flu flies into CWRU
Elie Aoun, Director of Print • March 21, 2025

On March 4, the Case Western Reserve University community was greeted with an alert warning that geese around Wade Lagoon may have contracted...

Last month, CWRU's annual hackathon, HackCWRU, organized by fourth-year student Ishika Kanakath and her team, brought together students from all across Cleveland to collaborate on projects and gain practical experience in the field of technology.
Student-run hackathon fosters creativity, highlights social impact projects
Sabrina Feldberg, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025

Hosted by Case Western Reserve University, HackCWRU 2025 was a chance for many students, from both colleges and high schools, to get together...

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Robert Pattinson delivers an outstanding performance in "Mickey 17," playing both Mickey 17 and Mickey 18—two characters who are polar opposites of each other—bringing their contrasting personalities to life.
“Mickey 17” has it all: Laughter, romance, an indictment of late-stage capitalism and two Robert Pattinsons
Kate Gordon, Life Editor • March 21, 2025

After “Parasite” became the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020—and snagged another three...

Bizarre bird names: What were they thinking?
Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager • March 21, 2025

Days are getting longer, trees are blooming and the sun is finally back—spring is here. The daily pollen count is steadily increasing, wreaking...

An insider’s guide to making the most out of your study abroad experience
An insider’s guide to making the most out of your study abroad experience
Anthony Wiles, Contributing Writer • March 21, 2025

Studying abroad has always been a goal of mine and one of the reasons I was drawn to Case Western Reserve University. The Office of Education...

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Fourth-year guard Sam Trunley carried the Spartans basketball team in their last game of the season against Carnegie Mellon, scoring 51 points and breaking two school records.
Men’s basketball triumphs over Carnegie Mellon, all-time school and league records set by Trunley
Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025

In their final game of the season, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team triumphed over Carnegie Mellon University, finishing...

Graduate student KaiLi Gross has been an integral part of the Spartan softball team this season with a .511 hitting average and 4 home runs.
Softball to open conference play 9-5 after busy regular season, Gross tops program career hits
Darcy Chew, Sports Editor • March 21, 2025

The Case Western Reserve University softball team has a promising conference season ahead of them. The 2024 UAA Champions came off of a record...

Third-year Melanie Taylor set a new school record in the 500-meter race last weekend, beating the previous one set in 2018 by 1.44 seconds.
Track and field hosts Ed Finnigan Greater Cleveland Colleges Invite, Taylor breaks school record in 500-meter
Darcy Chew, Sports Editor • February 28, 2025

Track and field athletes from across the Greater Cleveland area braved the snow and icy roads as they arrived in the Veale Convocation, Recreation...

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