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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

CWRU Medwish volunteers repaired over $170,000 worth of medical equipment for underprivileged hospitals.

Student organization repairs medical equipment for underprivileged countries

Anna Giubileo, Staff Reporter September 27, 2019

Case Western Reserve University prides itself on the myriad of hands-on learning opportunities it offers its students. One such opportunity is CWRU’s student organization MedWish, an offshoot of MedWish...

Teatime for Peace brings Muslim experiences into community dialogue

Surita Basu, Contributing Reporter September 27, 2019

Students, faculty and community members gathered in the Thwing Ballroom on Monday night to participate in Teatime for Peace, an event focused on introducing and learning about our Muslim community members....

LeVar Burton recieved the Inamori Ethics Prize for his ethical leadership in the arts on Sept. 19.

2019 Inamori Ethics Prize winner LeVar Burton speaks and listens

Matt Hooke, Executive Editor September 27, 2019

“Does anyone have any questions?” asked LeVar Burton at an exclusive student meet and greet on Thursday, Sept. 20, before receiving the 2019 Inamori Ethics Prize. He was met with silence.  What...

Classics come alive at CWRU Classics Day

Veronica Madell, Staff Reporter September 27, 2019

 If you see a person walking around on Friday, Sept. 27 in a classical helmet with feathers sticking out the top, don’t mistake them for the school’s Spartan mascot; it is classics professor Evelyn...

Students from Campus International High School hold signs for the climate strike in Downtown Cleveland.

Climate strike at Public Square draws passionate crowd

Lewis Nelken, Contributing Reporter September 27, 2019

“HEY HEY HO HO FOSSIL FUELS HAVE GOT TO GO.”  Teens from multiple Cleveland high schools chanted and waved signs with messages such as “We are taking time out of our lessons to teach you one!”...

Hong Kong protests hit University Circle

Collin Wong, Staff Reporter September 27, 2019

Tensions are only growing in Hong Kong as pro-democracy demonstrations continue for the 16th straight week. This past June, residents of Hong Kong protested an amendment to the city’s extradition law....

The annual Fall Harvest Festival held at University farms

CWRU’s annual Farm Harvest Festival is a smash

Maryam Iqbal, Staff Reporter September 20, 2019

This Saturday saw the 7th annual Farm Harvest Festival taking place at Case Western Reserve University’s spacious farm. Organized by the Student Sustainability Council (SSC), it was an opportunity for...

Lack of Concern Among Students Amidst Outbreak of Vaping-Related Illnesses

Sydney Negron, Staff Reporter September 20, 2019

As ongoing efforts to identify the particular cause of a series of vaping-related illnesses persist, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning to discontinue the use of modified...

Electric scooters come to campus

Anna Giubileo, Staff Reporter September 20, 2019

Swarms of Birds and Limes have descended onto Case Western Reserve University’s campus in recent weeks. At the beginning of the school year, Cleveland announced they would be partnering with several...

Students enjoy the events offered at the Asian Mid-Autumn Fest

Asian Mid-Autumn Festival features various cultural clubs

Nihal Manjila, Staff Reporter September 20, 2019

Various cultural clubs from Case Western Reserve University came together to host the annual Asian Mid-Autumn Festival this past Friday in Thwing Center. The Festival served as a gathering of students,...

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