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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Starbucks workers fight for fairer wages and working conditions during the "Red Cup Rebellion"

Starbucks Workers United kicks off “Red Cup Rebellion” demanding a fair contract

Alyssa Wang, News Editor December 5, 2025

On Nov. 20, employees of the University Circle Starbucks on Euclid Avenue and Cornell Road and their supporters gathered in front of the building, chanting phrases such as “No contract, no coffee”...

Ohio State Representatives Terrence Upchurch and Josh Williams proposed a bill that requires correctional facilities to report the pregnancy outcome of every inmate---one that comes with mixed outlooks.

Ohio lawmakers propose bill around prison pregnancies

Sabrina Feldberg, News Editor November 21, 2025

Ohio lawmakers have proposed a new bipartisan bill, House Bill 542, mandating all county jails and prisons to report pregnancy outcomes. The proposal was introduced to the Ohio State house on Oct. 22 by...

[Group photo] CWRU student Sanjay Thiyagarajan (left) and Purdue University graduate Arunesh Raja (right) co-founded Smartan.ai to help users better understand their workouts, improve results and prevent injury---an effort that has gained the support of former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri (center).

Meet Smartan.ai, an AI coach that helps us understand fitness

Riya Kulkarni, Copy Editor November 21, 2025

Case Western Reserve University third-year student Sanjay Thiyagarajan has worked to create an initiative that changes the way people can train. Thiyagarajan and Purdue University graduate Arunesh Raja...

Among Jeffrey Epstein’s network of prominent scientists was
theoretical physicist and anti-theist Lawrence Krauss, a former professor at CWRU. In addition to financial support for
his research, Krauss corresponded with Epstein for advice
responding to sexual harassment allegations.

Former CWRU professor Krauss appears in Epstein files

Darcy Chew, Executive Editor November 21, 2025

On Nov. 12, the U.S. House Oversight Committee released more than 20,000 documents in connection to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The files show the extent of the financier’s...

Zohran Mamdani’s Nov. 4 victory in the New York City mayoral election fascinated countless across the country, including many at CWRU.

Mamdani wins New York City’s mayoral race and OSA watch party

Olivia Wen November 14, 2025

In a heated battle for New York City’s next mayor, New Yorkers ran to the polls to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The candidates included New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani (D), former New York governor...

The Undergraduate Student Government held their 3rd annual Q&A session with President Eric Kaler, allowing students to communicate concerns directly to members of CWRU’s administration.

USG Holds Q&A with President Kaler

Lucas Yang and Darcy Chew November 14, 2025

On Nov. 11, the Case Western Reserve University Undergraduate Student Government (USG) hosted their annual Q&A session with President Eric Kaler. Held in Eldred 203, 48 people attended the event. The...

If the Cuyahoga County budget proposed on Oct. 22 passes, local nonprofits and organizations like MetroHealth face challenges retaining staff and continuing operations.

Cuyahoga County feels the squeeze of potential budget cuts

Maria Burrus November 14, 2025

On Oct. 8, Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne proposed a 2026-27 budget that calls for $20 million in cuts to Health and Human Services (HHS) next year. As of Oct. 22, the cuts have been raised to...

News-in-Brief

Sabrina Feldberg and Alyssa Wang November 14, 2025

CAMPUS $8 million gift from the Shaughnessy family encourages work at university nursing academy After ten years since its inception, the Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy (MKSNLA) will...

The Weatherhead School of Management installed an AI Avatar Kiosk in October offering interactive guidance to students.

AI avatar kiosk is installed at the entrance of PBL building

Sabrina Feldberg, News Editor November 7, 2025

This October, the Weatherhead School of Management added a new AI Avatar Kiosk featuring the likeness of four Weatherhead professors. It was built this summer with xLab by a group of students, led by a...

The 2025 general election recap

Alyssa Wang, News Editor November 7, 2025

On Nov. 4, millions of Americans nationwide cast their ballot in a highly contested election. During this year’s general election, voters eagerly watched as the counts of many states flowed in, including...

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