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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 Cleveland Institute of Music votes to unionize, with 56 out of 84 in favor, joining the American Federation of Musicians, Local 4 union.

CIM joins American Federation of Musicians, Local 4 in faculty vote to unionize

Zachary Treseler, News Editor December 6, 2024

At the end of September, faculty at the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) voted to unionize at The Coffee House. Passing by majority, CIM faculty joined the American Federation of Musicians, (AFM) Local...

President Kaler addresses students’ concerns in open Q&A

President Kaler addresses students’ concerns in open Q&A

Darcy Chew, Zachary Treseler, and Vani Subramony November 22, 2024

On Nov. 19, the Case Western Reserve University Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held their annual Q&A session with President Eric Kaler during their General Assembly (GA) meeting. This was one...

Work-study payment delays frustrate, inconvenience student employees

Tyler Vu, Layout Designer November 22, 2024

This semester, Case Western Reserve University students who utilize work-study paychecks to cover rent, groceries and other essential expenses have faced delays in receiving their payments. A mix of staffing...

Students stand outside Yost Hall in protest of the ROTC. Student protests lead to CWRU's decision to discontinue the ROTC program.

CWRU’s history of protest: The response to the Vietnam War on campus

Zachary Treseler, Darcy Chew, and Ashley Rosinski November 15, 2024

College campuses have always been a place of activism, with students historically protesting issues from tuition hikes to the Vietnam War. Case Western Reserve University is no different. In 1967, CWRU...

As part of a rally organized by the CWRU chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, dozens of individuals took to the streets after gathering outside of the CWRU Division of Public Safety Headquarters Building to protest against the alleged maltreatment of three students arrested for vandalism.

Community protests outside CWRU police department following vandalism arrests

Zachary Treseler, Darcy Chew, and Shivangi Nanda November 15, 2024

At 5:10 p.m. on Nov. 11, the Case Western Reserve University chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine posted on their Instagram page that a “rally for the students in custody” would take place...

Splattered and shut down: Vandalism hits multiple campus locations in act of protest

Splattered and shut down: Vandalism hits multiple campus locations in act of protest

Zachary Treseler and Darcy Chew November 15, 2024

On Nov. 8 at 4:49 a.m., the Case Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety was notified of alleged vandalism on buildings across campus. By the start of classes that day, students were reporting...

CWRU promotes T.H.I.N.K. program

CWRU promotes T.H.I.N.K. program

Auden Koetters, Director of Design November 8, 2024

Case Western Reserve University recently introduced T.H.I.N.K. training sessions, aimed at equipping students with essential skills to support peers facing mental health challenges. This program, named...

Students watch election coverage at the Joint Election Night Watch Party hosted by the Case College Republicans, Case Democrats and Department of Political Science.

CWRU gathers for election night

Darcy Chew and Zachary Treseler November 8, 2024

On Nov. 5, the Case Western Reserve University community, and the rest of the country, gathered to watch the 2024 U.S. presidential election. While many students voted early or by absentee ballot, the...

Law students pass divestment bill through Student Bar Association

Shejuti Wahed, Social Media Content Creator November 1, 2024

The Law Students for Justice in Palestine (LSJP) presented a bill calling for disclosure and divestment from “companies complicit in the violence against Palestinians” twice this year, most recently...

Your ballot guide for the 2024 elections in University Circle/Cleveland

Your ballot guide for the 2024 elections in University Circle/Cleveland

Zachary Treseler, News Editor November 1, 2024

On Nov. 5, the United States enters one of its most formidable traditions: the presidential general election. In a fashion that is unique to the U.S., elections are generally more frequent and contain...

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