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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

Following its suspension over comments about Charlie Kirk's killer and the subsequent widespread backlash, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" returned to the airwaves on Sept. 23.

Jimmy Kimmel returns to air after suspension

Sabrina Feldberg, News Editor September 26, 2025

American Broadcasting Company (ABC) News returned “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to its late-night slot on Tuesday after suspending the show “indefinitely.”   Kimmel had received backlash after...

CWRU receives failing grade in national free speech ranking

CWRU receives failing grade in national free speech ranking

Noah Paniagua, Contributing Writer September 26, 2025

Case Western Reserve University is among six Ohio institutions that received a failing grade on the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s 2026 College Free Speech Rankings. With a score of...

Construction continues on the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building with completion expected in October 2026.

CWRU community can expect the ISEB’s completion for October 2026

Alyssa Wang, News Editor September 26, 2025

As Case Western Reserve University students and faculty walk to the Case Quad, they can see the construction of the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building. This new space will open up to the...

Construction continues on the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building with completion expected in October 2026.

New clubs on CWRU campus begin activities

Anya Lin, Contributing Writer September 26, 2025

Between January and May, Case Western Reserve University welcomed 15 newly recognized undergraduate student organizations on campus. This includes 11 under the Undergraduate Student Government and four...

"Cleveland Heights for Immigrant Rights" was created with the intent of helping the Cleveland Heights community protect themselves from ICE raids.

Cleveland citizens are taking a stand against ICE raids

Rebekah Repp, Contributing Writer September 19, 2025

The Cleveland Heights community is taking a stand against the mistreatment of immigrants and fighting for the freedom of all noncitizens and residents. The group Cleveland Heights for Immigrant Rights...

The Crocker Park Wine Festival returned this past weekend for its 14th year, raising money to help fund University Hospitals pediatric research and family-centered services.

Crocker Park Wine Festival is a philanthropic effort for UH Rainbow Babies

Olivia Wen, Contributing Writer September 19, 2025

This past weekend in Westlake, Ohio, visitors enjoyed the Crocker Park Wine Festival on Friday and Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. and 2 to 10 p.m., respectively. The festival returns annually, and this year...

DHS proposal could reshape the international student experience at CWRU

Noah Paniagua, Contributing Writer September 19, 2025

For decades, international students in the United States relied on “duration of status,” the simple promise that as long as they maintained normal progress in school, they could stay. The “duration...

Cleveland Clinic joins worldwide effort to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Riya Kulkarni, Copy Editor September 19, 2025

The Cleveland Clinic has joined a worldwide effort to revolutionize diagnoses for Alzheimer’s disease. The hospital announced in August that it will participate in the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative...

The Mango Mango Asiatown location closed its doors for the last time on Aug. 31 due to corporate disputes.

Local Cleveland dessert shop, Mango Mango, closes

Darcy Chew and Sabrina Feldberg September 12, 2025

On Aug. 31, Mango Mango, a dessert shop in Cleveland’s AsiaTown, had their last day of business before officially closing.   A New York-based brand, the shop offered a variety of Asian-inspired...

USG President Zelene Desire highlights the need for student voices

USG President Zelene Desire highlights the need for student voices

Darcy Chew, Executive Editor September 12, 2025

Following last year’s uncontested race for Case Western Reserve University’s Undergraduate Student Government president, fourth-year Zelene Desire takes the helm of one of the university’s largest...

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