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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

Caitlin Clark, a leader in the WNBA, continues to be sidelined in the media and in the wallet, receiving a fraction of the compensation of equally talented NBA players.

Caitlin Clark: We know her, we love her but we just can’t pay her

Salsabeel Salem, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

March Madness is upon us. With a projected rise in viewership for this year's women's tournament, all eyes are on star players Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers as their teams face off in the grueling battle...

President Kaler addresses SJP’s interim suspension, student involvement, future goals in open USG meeting

President Kaler addresses SJP’s interim suspension, student involvement, future goals in open USG meeting

Téa Tamburo, News Editor March 29, 2024

Following the interim suspension of Case Western Reserve University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), President Eric Kaler addressed students’ concerns at the March 19 Undergraduate...

Left to right: Madeline Pollock, Tabitha Raithel, Luke Adelman and Ave Tallarida play a group of sassy cows and Taylor Bruno plays the shop owner at the “Sustainability Sip in the skit “Got Milk?” by Maanyav Gangaraj.

Live from Cleveland, it’s “PTG Live”

Gloria Liu, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

Players' Theatre Group (PTG), an entirely student-run organization at Case Western Reserve University, has been executing consistently remarkable productions this semester. Last Friday, PTG held a double...

In her newest album eternal sunshine, Ariana Grande reflects on the thoughts and feelings that have been plaguing her, including those caused by her recent divorce.

Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine” gives a rather unique glow

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator March 29, 2024

Ariana Grande once stated that she would not begin recording until after the completion of filming for her role as Glinda in the acclaimed musical “Wicked.” For many of her most committed acolytes,...

CWRUs girls 200 freestyle relay team consisting of second-years Claire Kozma, Eliza Dixon, and third-years Gabriella Chambers, Kelly Vann placed eighth at the NCAA Championships. Kozma reflected on the womens team this past season, stating Im really proud of the womens team, especially. We got fifth in UAA, which is the highest we’ve gotten in around 20 years.

Swimming and diving break school records at NCAA Championships

Darcy Chew, Copy Editor March 29, 2024

This past weekend, Case Western Reserve University’s swimming and diving teams traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina for the 2024 NCAA Championships. The championships, which occurred from March 20...

Remembering Nex Benedict: What the death of a non-binary teenager means to CWRU community

Remembering Nex Benedict: What the death of a non-binary teenager means to CWRU community

Gloria Liu and Zachary Treseler March 29, 2024

Trigger Warning: Mentions of suicide  The death of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old non-binary teenager, has captured national attention and fear, including at Case Western Reserve University, where a vigil...

“Love is Blind” season six is bad reality TV at its finest

“Love is Blind” season six is bad reality TV at its finest

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor March 29, 2024

In the world of Tinder and Hinge where first-impressions reign supreme, many feel as though personality takes the backseat when entering the dating pool. Enter the reality dating show “Love is Blind,”...

The five bonus “GUTS (spilled)” tracks redeem Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album

Kate Gordon, Life Editor March 29, 2024

I didn’t care for “GUTS” when it released back in September 2023. The second album from rising superstar Olivia Rodrigo, its rock songs were too Disney Channel-esque to be taken seriously, whereas...

Laughter is the best medicine: Why every CWRU student should attend stand-up comedy shows

Laughter is the best medicine: Why every CWRU student should attend stand-up comedy shows

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor March 28, 2024

After spring break, college can feel like a whirlwind of never-ending assignments and responsibilities. While going out with friends or watching a movie can be a good way to let go, ever consider going...

A timeline of CWRU and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict

Zachary Treseler, Shivangi Nanda, and Darcy Chew March 22, 2024

March 29, 2018 Resolution 27-04 is the first to call for Case Western Reserve University to “divest from all holdings with companies involved with occupation of the Gaza Strip and West Bank.” It...

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