Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Ram Fish, ‘95, M.S. ’95, (pictured above) leads a class like no other at Sears think[box], with class discussions involving startup culture, Silicon Valley and how CWRU students can find a place in the future.

Tapping alumni connections

Hannah Jackson, Staff Writer March 18, 2022

Sunshine and startups are on the horizon for some Case Western Reserve University students, who will soon be heading to Silicon Valley as part of a new one-credit course that offers a behind-the-scenes...

CWRU drops mask mandate

Nihal Manjila, Staff Writer March 18, 2022

On March 16, Case Western Reserve University administration gave an update regarding the university’s COVID-19 policy. Administration members Carolyn Gregory and Lou Stark reported the university’s...

Students reign victorious in their protests as CWRU administration brings back guaranteed housing for upperclassman

Outrage spurs housing policy change

Grace Johnson, News Editor February 18, 2022

Following the upperclassman housing changes announcement from Case Western Reserve University administration on Feb. 7, students banded together in protest. The protest took many forms, including a petition...

CWRU students face an unforseen housing crisis as admitted class numbers reach all-time highs.

CWRU will no longer guarantee housing for upperclass students

Grace Johnson and Luke Koski February 11, 2022

On Feb. 7, students received an email announcing changes to housing for rising third and fourth-years for the fall semester, saying that many students who had expected to live in on-campus housing would...

Third-year students Michael Zhou (left) and Danny Lee (right) launch their new initiative, Redheart, which offers healthy, affordable and high-quality food at The Jolly Scholar.

CWRU students launch healthy food startup Redheart

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor February 11, 2022

Healthy food is a relative rarity on the Case Western Reserve University campus, especially for those on the meal plan. For years, students have expressed concern about the access to healthy foods as well...

Ten years after its opening, the beloved University Bookstore on Euclid Ave. finds a new home at 11434 Uptown Ave.

CWRU Bookstore and Dunkin’ to relocate off Euclid to smaller locations

Matthew Chang, Staff Writer February 4, 2022

The Case Western Reserve University Bookstore and Dunkin’ plan to permanently relocate from their Euclid Ave. locations. The bookstore had been in its Euclid location since March 2012, moving from the...

The newly built Advocacy Wall on the side of Eldred Theater offers a fresh and well-frequented space for the student voice to be heard.

Advocacy Wall built to facilitate social expression on campus

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor January 28, 2022

In June 2020, at the height of the protests surrounding racial injustice and police brutality against African Americans, the Spirit Wall between the Thwing Center and the Tinkham Veale University Center...

The SEC Allocations Committee uses their spring 2021 audit to highlight inconsistencies in funding expenditure.

SEC Allocations Committee audit details mistracking of spending from student organizations

Dylan Jewell, Staff Writer January 28, 2022

If you've ever taken the time to closely examine the fees you pay as part of your tuition, you've probably seen a charge of a couple hundred dollars listed as the "student activity fee" (SAF). What exactly...

CWRU has been taking steps to increase students safety after a surge of carjackings over winter break.

CWRU faces surge of carjackings over winter break

Matthew Chang, Staff Writer January 28, 2022

Over winter break, Case Western Reserve University experienced a surge in carjackings in the campus area, with four occuring in the span of one month. The first two, which took place on Dec. 19 at 6:25...

Tuition and fees have increased drastically up to the 2022-2023 school year, threatening CWRU students financial security

Case Western Reserve University raises tuition by 5% for 2022-2023

Matthew Chang, Staff Writer January 21, 2022

The tuition for returning undergraduate students to attend Case Western Reserve University in the 2022-2023 academic school year will increase by 5% from last year’s figure, an amount totaling to $56,720. This...

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