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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

It just isn’t justice

Nathan Gilbert October 17, 2014

Despite a lack of evidence for a so-called “crime,” a close friend of mine was recently punished by the Willoughby, Ohio judicial system. Since then, my friend has been severely depressed, nearly to...

Thwing Tuesday

Homecoming came to Thwing Tuesdays

Allison Duchin, Staff Reporter October 17, 2014

This week the University Program Board went above and beyond to try and start the campuswide excitement about homecoming this weekend. One of its first success was at Thwing Tuesdays. Thwing Tuesday...

Ebola infected nurse traveled through Cleveland Hopkins Airport

Julia Bianco, News Editor October 17, 2014

Amber Joy Vinson, a nurse who helped treat the first U.S. Ebola patient at a Texas hospital, was recently diagnosed with the disease. There has been an epidemic of Ebola, a virus that is spread through...

Three CWRU startups selected to participate in prestigious entrepreneurship competition

Mark Patteson, Staff Reporter October 17, 2014

An internal team at the Blackstone Charitable Foundation selected three Blackstone Launchpad venture teams from Case Western Reserve University to participate in their Demo Day, a national entrepreneurship...

Anchor Splash

Splish, splash

October 17, 2014

On Sept. 26, Delta Gamma hosted their annual philanthropy event Anchor Splash. Held in the Veale Natatorium, the evening included four different events: beach ball relay, frozen t-shirt relay, raft relay...

Putting Yourself First

Stephen Kolison October 17, 2014

You know those kids’ movies that taught us that we need to be selfless all the time to become better people? Remember how our parents would chastise us if we ever did something that was a little too...

Greeks aim to fundraise $100,000 this year

Garretson Oester, Staff Reporter October 17, 2014

Philanthropy is a core facet of Greek life: chapters adopt charities, volunteer in the community and plan events to benefit organizations serving the public good. This year, Greek Life decided to take...

Dental Event

CWRU takes on tooth decay

Miriam Ridge, Staff Reporter October 17, 2014

Case Western Reserve University pediatric dental staff provided free dental care to the preschoolers of the Bingham Early Learning Center on Oct. 10. They gave the children a dental exam, followed by...

“Far Cry 4” is far from mediocre

Josie Krome, Staff Reporter October 17, 2014

The fourth installment of the “Far Cry” series, by Ubisoft, is set for release this Nov. 18. And any fan of the “Far Cry” series should be super excited about this title. Full disclosure: I...

Student director brings dark comedy to life

Temi Omilabu, Staff Reporter October 17, 2014

On Oct. 16-18, The Player’s Theater Group’s newest student-directed play, “The Exit Interview” hits the black box and all Case Western Reserve University students have the privilege of watching...

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