Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

During the Bill Sudeck Tournament hosted by CWRU from Nov. 10-11, graduate student forward Colin Kahl was recognized as the tournaments most valuable player.

Men’s basketball wins Sudeck Tournament

Marvin Lee, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball Head Coach Todd McGuinness has been saying one thing persistently at the conclusion of every fall practice: “There are so many good players on this...

Just when you thought CWRU academics were challenging, trying to find a functional washing machine is even worse. Students across campus are met with out of order signs and visibly broken machines, leaving them with piles of unwashed clothes and unnecessarily added stress.

A spin cycle of emotions: Students express challenges using on-campus laundry facilities

Zachary Treseler, News Editor December 1, 2023

Starting in 2010, Case Western Reserve University has provided laundry rooms to students free of charge. However, these machines are frequently subject to malfunction and interoperability for weeks on...

You could be invested in fossil fuels and not know it: CWRU’s partnership with PNC Bank

Sedona Jolly, Contributing Writer December 1, 2023

Each year during Discover Week, a truck sits on Bellflower Road directly in front of the entrance of Tinkham Veale University Center—except instead of selling food it sells bank accounts. PNC Bank partners...

The inclement weather that contributed to Tuesdays delayed start also caused campus walkways to be covered in ice and snow even after classes resumed.

Snowfall causes morning delay at CWRU

Zachary Treseler, News Editor December 1, 2023

On Nov. 28, Case Western Reserve University students woke up to an alert from CWRU safety informing them that, due to snowy weather, CWRU would be on a delayed schedule with in-person classes and non-essential...

AI is ushering in the next wave of music, for better or for worse

AI is ushering in the next wave of music, for better or for worse

Jessica Kwasny, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has reached the music industry, and it won’t be a fleeting phenomenon. Chart-topping rapper Bad Bunny is one the most recent high-profile artists to address the consequences...

The prequel to the hit film franchise—serving as the backstory behind antagonist President Snow—was poorly paced and focused on fan service rather than character and plot development.

“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is easily the worst of the film franchise

Kate Gordon, Life Editor December 1, 2023

I initially had high hopes for the latest installment of “The Hunger Games” film franchise, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.” Set 64 years before the first “Hunger Games” movie, the prequel...

After leading the CWRU mens basketball team to two wins against La Roche and Dension, graduate student guard Anthony Mazzeo was named UAA Athlete of the Week.

Men’s basketball defeats La Roche, Denison to earn 4-game win streak

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Spartan fans were excited to see the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team back on the court for a new season. After hosting and winning the Bill Sudeck Tournament, they traveled to La...

A look into the Student Presidents’ Roundtable’s impact on the campus community

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor December 1, 2023

On Nov. 12, the Student Presidents’ Roundtable (SPR) hosted its first town hall meeting in Eldred Hall, hoping to educate Case Western Reserve University students about SPR’s mission and discuss each...

During the CWRU womens basketball match against Allegheny, fourth-year forward Kayla Characklis recorded a career high of 22 points, leading the team to a win.

Women’s basketball stands 4-3 following a series of close matches

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team started their season with a win and a loss. In the past couple of weeks they have won three more games and lost two more games, placing them...

Plans for the new South Residential Village residence halls include a glass multi-purpose room and an illustrious landscape, as seen in this rendering of the finished dormitory.

SRV construction anticipated to finish in time for fall semester

Milo Vetter, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

For students living in the South Residential Village (SRV) at Case Western Reserve University, the two new dormitory buildings under construction next to Fribley Commons have been an ongoing curiosity....

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