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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

Within Haydn Hall, The Haven offers a new study space for students on Mather Quad, equipped with couches, a microwave and study tables.

A “Haven” in Haydn: Historical room reopens as student lounge

Amanda Wu, Contributing Writer September 22, 2023

As the pressure from academic coursework and exams mounts, students can find solace in The Haven, a social space and public lounge in Room 100 of Haydn Hall. The room itself, serving as a primary student-centered...

Jim O'Brien (right) is leaving CWRU after working for 14 years as the resident district manager for Bon Appétit at CWRU, and he is succeeded by Jim Boland (left) who aims to improve the CWRU dining experience.

New Bon Appétit CWRU resident district manager Jim Boland seeks to reconnect with students through quality food

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor September 15, 2023

At the end of last semester, former Bon Appétit at Case Western Reserve University’s Resident District Manager Jim O’Brien left CWRU after a 14-year career heading dining services. During his tenure,...

Great progress has been made in the search of a new provost to replace Ben Vinson III.

Search committee outlines qualifications for next provost, aims to finish end of 2023

Téa Tamburo, News Editor August 25, 2023

The Provost and Executive Vice President Search Committee advanced their search process this summer, with the goal of announcing a hire by the end of the calendar year. The search committee is chaired...

CWRU's new logo features various design changes that more accurately reflect modern design trends as well as the school's values and aspirations for future years.

CWRU unveils new logo, community left divided

Zachary Treseler, News Editor August 25, 2023

On June 2, Case Western Reserve University students awoke to news in The Daily that the university was unveiling a new “visual identity.” Described as “bolder and brighter,” this includes a new...

A Tea-riffic Trio: Meeting the student entrepreneurs behind Tippit Tea

A Tea-riffic Trio: Meeting the student entrepreneurs behind Tippit Tea

Ritika Devarakonda, Contributing Writer April 28, 2023

Three students at Case Western Reserve University have recently launched a new bubble tea business on campus. Tippit Tea, founded by third-year students Elwin He and Andrew Wu along with second-year Patrick...

Student Advocacy Group, spearheaded by USG’s Diversity and Inclusion (DNI) committee, seeks to improve access to confidential support on campus. Members of the DNI committee pictured from left to right are first-year Shruti Kelkar, second-year Kamar Taweel, first-year Abirami Rajasekaran, first-year Chize Ogbogu and second-year Amr Salem.

Student Advocacy Group aims to create crisis support hotline

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor April 21, 2023

Case Western Reserve University, like any other university, is unfortunately a place where sexual violence, discrimination and harassment are prevalent, with students needing plenty of support to address...

The lack of communication from the administration regarding the new location for the Department of Mathematics has left many professors worried about their ability to hold SI sessions and group meetings.

Open letter circulates in Math Department detailing Yost demolition discontent

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor April 21, 2023

Since 1951, Yost Hall has been a mainstay on the campus of Case Western Reserve University, when it was constructed as a dormitory for the Case Institute of Technology. Later, it transitioned into the...

Labre Homeless Outreach serves Cleveland with food and faith

Cameron Ward, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

On Monday nights a white Center for Civic Engagement and Leadership (CCEL) van loaded with hot meals and donations hits the streets of downtown Cleveland. The people in the van are on their way to give...

USG President-elect Basil Yaseen, the former VP of finance, promises to foster greater communication between USG and the student body and implement indexed tuition, a system where scholarships increase at the same rate as tuition.

Basil Yaseen elected USG President for 2023-2024 academic year

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor April 21, 2023

The students of Case Western Reserve University voted this past week, between April 14-15, for their representatives within the Undergraduate Student Government (USG). This led to the election of third-year...

USG spring 2023 candidate previews

USG spring 2023 candidate previews

Zachary Treseler, Staff Writer April 14, 2023

With elections for officers of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) occurring April 14-15, The Observer is profiling all the candidates running for executive positions. Students can vote at vote.case.edu. President The...

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