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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

The CWRU Department of Theater's recent production of "Silent Sky" highlighted the feminist struggles of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt throughout her career in the early 20th century.

Take a trip through the stars with “Silent Sky”

Kennedy Smith, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

This past weekend, the Case Western Reserve University Department of Theater presented “Silent Sky,” a production depicting the life and research of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. It was directed by...

On April 20, seven CWRU students from the Kung Fu Club had a rewarding experience at the 32nd Annual Great Lakes Kung Fu Championship.

CWRU Kung Fu Club competes at international tournament

Anna-Sung Park, Contributing Writer April 26, 2024

Saturday, April 20, 7:15 a.m. No wise Case Western Reserve University student wants to be up that early, yet a flock of seven—myself included—was gathered on a bench outside Veale Recreation Center....

Battle of the Bands

Battle of the Bands

Shejuti Wahed, Social Media Content Creator March 29, 2024

As anticipation for the annual Springfest celebration crescendos, students across Case Western Reserve University’s campus gathered on Saturday, March 23 for a night of groovy tunes and        musical...

CWRU's Dhamakapella places first in Varsity Vocals’ 2024 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella after wowing the audience with a sensational performance.

CWRU a capella sweeps the ICCA Quarterfinals

Madeline Golya, Contributing Writer March 22, 2024

On March 2 at 7 p.m., Case Western Reserve University’s Maltz Performing Arts Center hosted Varsity Vocals’ 2024 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) Midwest Quarterfinal in Silver...

CWRU a cappella teams prepare for International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella quarterfinals

Gloria Liu and Darcy Chew March 1, 2024

Case Western Reserve University is home to many talented vocal groups including Case in Point, CWRU’s premier co-ed a cappella group, and Dhamakapella, CWRU’s competitive South Asian fusion a cappella...

Tsunagari Japan volunteers, including Director of Digital Media Joce Ortiz (center), brought high-quality service, live performances and fun, giving customers a true maid cafe experience.

A taste of Japanese culture: Tsunagari Japan’s flagship maid cafe

Shivangi Nanda and Noah Henriques February 16, 2024

While maid cafes are a well-known stereotype of anime and Japanese culture as a whole, they are rarely heard of outside of these circles. Popularized in Akihabara, Tokyo, maid cafes are specialty coffee...

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