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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

Third-year student, Jessica Lin, was one of the first members of CWRUs community infected with the coronavirus.

Two CWRU undergraduates discuss their experience with COVID-19

Nihal Manjila, Staff Reporter September 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic reached the U.S. around eight months ago and has since infected hundreds of thousands of people. Two Case Western Reserve University students were among those infected, though they...

Students unhappy with the nutritious value of the meal plan take action

Veronica Madell, Staff Reporter September 18, 2020

Third-year English major Jessica Bumgarner, like many other Case Western Reserve University students, gets lunch from Leutner Commons every day. With dining options limited this semester, there aren’t...

CWRUs new health education campus houses some nursing classes.

During pandemic times, nursing students face new and unexpected difficulties

Kevin Pataroque and Dylan Jewell September 18, 2020

In an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19 across the university, three weeks before the start of the fall semester, a blanket email stated that all students who were not first years, fourth years,...

During pandemic, science advances

Kevin Pataroque, Contributing Reporter September 11, 2020

When Case Western Reserve University decided to transition to remote classes in March, students worried about how COVID-19 would affect their professional development. In the weeks after, co-ops were withdrawn...

Dave’s Cosmic Subs and Jolly Scholar are open for business

Chris Heermann, Photo Editor September 11, 2020

Two of the most popular dining spots on campus, Dave’s Cosmic Subs (Dave’s) and The Jolly Scholar Brewing Company (Jolly) have both recently reopened. While both market themselves as dining establishments,...

Bon Appetit provides food to students quarantined in hotels.

Student experiences in quarantine differ across and off campus

Veronica Madell, Staff Reporter September 4, 2020

2020 is the year that just keeps on giving, as many students find themselves back on campus only to end up in quarantine. However, this quarantine looks different for a lot of students, depending on whether...

Instagram account of @cwru.survivors

Instagram page uncovers world of sexual misconduct at CWRU

Collin Wong, Web and Social Media Editor August 28, 2020

“@cwru.survivors” is an Instagram page dedicated to sharing stories of sexual misconduct at Case Western Reserve University. Since its first post on July 4, the account has posted over 400 stories....

Q&A about new economics concentration

Nathan Lesch, Executive Editor August 21, 2020

Starting this semester, Case Western Reserve University’s Economics Department will offer a new concentration, Quantitative Methods, in its undergraduate degree program. The concentration is unique because...

“Know Your Neighbors” campaign seeks to address division between students and community

Jothsna Sabbasani, Contributing Reporter August 21, 2020

Case Western Reserve University's students have always been focused on their engagement within the campus-community. However, some students now feel that it is time for change.  Recent alums and undergraduate...

What will clubs and events look like this semester?

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor August 21, 2020

This semester will be an odd one for many reasons, but the thing that may stand out the most is the change in campus life. With half of Case Western Reserve University students not living on campus anymore...

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