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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Former President Donald Trump sits for his arraignment in Manhattan for 34 alleged felonies, an unprecedented indictment of a former commander-in-chief.

A comprehensive guide to Trump’s felony charges

Grace Johnson, News Editor April 7, 2023

Former President Donald Trump has made the news recently due to an indictment involving 34 counts of felony charges by a Manhattan grand jury. These felony charges have to do with falsifying business records...

Billy Flynn (Milo Cassarino) holds Mary Sunshine (Mariah Hamburg) as both of them sing and reach for their guns in a comedic performance.

CWRU Footlighters production of “Chicago” was an immersive experience

Shivangi Nanda and Noah Henriques April 7, 2023

The CWRU Footlighters' spring production of "Chicago" was incredible, showcasing the impressive talent of student vocalists, dancers, actors, musicians and production crew members. Performances were only...

On March 28, Masego and his famed saxophone ignited the Agora Theater with a soulful blend of R&B and jazz.

Masego delivers saxophone solos and soul at the Agora

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor March 31, 2023

Coming fresh off the release of his full-length album, Masego embarked on his nation-wide “You Never Visit Me Tour,” captivating crowds across the country. To be frank, I had only heard of him through...

Third-year sprinter Brett Callow earned a fourth place finish in the 200-meter dash and a seventh place finish in the 100-meter dash in a daring performance at the Carnegie Mellon University Invitational.

Men’s and women’s track and field finish top five at CMU Invitational

Tanishka Mhaskar, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

Case Western Reserve University’s track and field teams made their mark at the Carnegie Mellon University Invitational in Pittsburgh last weekend, with the mens and women’s teams placing fifth and...

Are sports stars and celebrities really overpaid?

Catherine Choi, Layout Designer March 31, 2023

Athletes and celebrities earn a fortune each year for all the work they do. Although only the top 1% of athletes and actors enjoy such prosperity, the public often questions whether they deserve that much...

Editorial: CWRU’s sports success should not be overlooked

Editorial Board March 31, 2023

When the Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University were separate universities, not only were they rival institutions but they were also heated sports rivals. Between 1891 and 1969 the...

In a ceremony on March 16, GHDC handed off their reproductive health project to the NGO PATH. Representing both organizations, from left to right: Dr. Janet McGrath, Benedict Mulindwa, Dr. Andrew Rollins, Dr. Robert Ssekitoleko, Dr. Robert Mutumba, Dr. Betty Mirembe, Fiona Walugembe and Allen Namagembe.

GHDC officially hands off reproductive health project to NGO in Uganda

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor March 31, 2023

Spring break was a great week for students to take a breather before the final stretch of the semester, but it was especially momentous for one of Case Western Reserve University’s student organizations....

AI’s threat to writing

Carsten Torgeson, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI)—specifically OpenAI’s Chat GPT—may improve the quality of life for some, but it is also a weighty source of concern for many others. Though its potential...

Abigail Wilkov breaks program records with three All-America honors and a top eight finish at the 2023 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships, held March 15-18.

Abigail Wilkov excels on and off the diving board

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

In the short time that she has been a diver at Case Western Reserve University, second-year Abigail Wilkov has made program history multiple times. She became the first ever female diver to earn an All-America...

What we know about sextortion on campus

What we know about sextortion on campus

Grace Johnson, News Editor March 31, 2023

At Case Western Reserve University, there have been a number of instances of sextortion, primarily in the first-year class. For those unfamiliar, sextortion is a form of extortion, wherein instead of demanding...

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