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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

UPBroadway: A night to remember with “Annie” at Playhouse Square

Gloria Liu and Tiffany Tsai April 5, 2024

Spoilers ahead for “Annie” on Broadway. Courtesy of the University Program Board UPBroadway lottery, we embarked on a trip to the beloved Playhouse Square on March 21, hitching a ride on a yellow...

The Observer reviews Matteo Lane

On March 29, University Program Board’s (UPB) annual Spring Comedian returned to Severance Hall. This year, the Case Western Reserve University community welcomed Matteo Lane, who lit up the stage with...

CIM fires viola faculty member, spurring dissatisfaction among students

Zachary Treseler, News Editor April 5, 2024

On March 27, students at the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) received an email from Provost and Executive Vice President Scott Harrison stating that Mark Jackobs, a member of the viola faculty at the...

LTTE: What the administration has not done yet

Jeremy Bendik-Keymer, Professor of Philosophy April 5, 2024

The administration of Case Western Reserve University continues to fail CWRU's student body and the faculty. They have not been adequately transparent and responsive in their discussions and announcements...

Third-year Lily McCloskey went undefeated at this past Blue Gray Invite. McCloskey and fellow third-year Hannah Kassaie kicked off the invite by securing a win against Southwestern in first doubles 8-0.

Women’s tennis crushes the Blue Gray Invite

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor April 5, 2024

From March 23-25, the Case Western Reserve University women’s tennis team competed in the Blue Gray Invite hosted by the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Spartans came away...

Thousands of Fall Out Boy fans light up Schottenstein Center during a soft cover of Queens Dont Stop Me Now for an intimate moment during the otherwise energetic rock concert.

Falling in love with Fall Out Boy

Beau Bilinovich, Opinion Editor April 5, 2024

Growing up, I was always a huge fan of rock music; whether classic rock, the grunge rock of the ’90s or the alternative rock of today, rock bands have always had a place in my heart. So when my friends...

Cleveland’s vision of a “15-minute city” is great for new graduates

Jessica Kwasny, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

On March 15, the Cleveland City Planning Commission unanimously approved two policies that are meant to improve the city’s walkability. By modifying zoning codes and public transportation design standards,...

The unhappiness factor: Why are young people in the US unhappy?

The unhappiness factor: Why are young people in the US unhappy?

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Editor April 5, 2024

Last month, the World Happiness Report for 2024 came out, with Finland crowned as the world’s happiest country for the seventh year in a row. Followed by neighbors Denmark, Iceland and Sweden, the top...

No. 7 CWRU softball sweeps UAA Opening Weekend vs NYU

No. 7 CWRU softball sweeps UAA Opening Weekend vs NYU

Darcy Chew, Copy Editor April 5, 2024

This past weekend, Case Western Reserve University’s softball team started their UAA playoff strong against New York University, increasing their win streak to 11. In the four-game series played from...

A cargo ship, a doomed bridge and the reason Im a civil engineer

A cargo ship, a doomed bridge and the reason I’m a civil engineer

Milo Vetter, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, at about 1:30 a.m., a cargo ship about to pass under Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge lost power, causing it to collide with one of the bridge piers. “Collide” is probably...

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