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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

"Cleveland Heights for Immigrant Rights" was created with the intent of helping the Cleveland Heights community protect themselves from ICE raids.

Cleveland citizens are taking a stand against ICE raids

Rebekah Repp, Contributing Writer September 19, 2025

The Cleveland Heights community is taking a stand against the mistreatment of immigrants and fighting for the freedom of all noncitizens and residents. The group Cleveland Heights for Immigrant Rights...

The Crocker Park Wine Festival returned this past weekend for its 14th year, raising money to help fund University Hospitals pediatric research and family-centered services.

Crocker Park Wine Festival is a philanthropic effort for UH Rainbow Babies

Olivia Wen, Contributing Writer September 19, 2025

This past weekend in Westlake, Ohio, visitors enjoyed the Crocker Park Wine Festival on Friday and Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. and 2 to 10 p.m., respectively. The festival returns annually, and this year...

Cleveland Clinic joins worldwide effort to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Riya Kulkarni, Copy Editor September 19, 2025

The Cleveland Clinic has joined a worldwide effort to revolutionize diagnoses for Alzheimer’s disease. The hospital announced in August that it will participate in the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative...

The Mango Mango Asiatown location closed its doors for the last time on Aug. 31 due to corporate disputes.

Local Cleveland dessert shop, Mango Mango, closes

Darcy Chew and Sabrina Feldberg September 12, 2025

On Aug. 31, Mango Mango, a dessert shop in Cleveland’s AsiaTown, had their last day of business before officially closing.   A New York-based brand, the shop offered a variety of Asian-inspired...

Since their firings, Fouts-Fowler and Beene have held multiple protests in the Cleveland area, including a July 30 demonstration on University Hospitals’ main campus lawn, across from Thwing Student Center.

Former UH physicians claim they were terminated due to unionizing efforts

Sabrina Feldberg, News Editor August 29, 2025

This past June, University Hospitals (UH) fired two physicians, Dr. Lauren Beene and Dr. Valerie Fouts-Fowler. The two had been trying to form a union with other doctors to improve patient treatment via...

A rendering of the proposed layout for the new Cleveland Browns stadium showcases a modern design aimed at enhancing the fan experience and revitalizing the city's waterfront.

Browns break away: Brook Park Stadium plans face resistance from Cleveland leaders

Vani Subramony, News Editor March 28, 2025

On March 18, Haslam Sports Group (HSG) announced their plans for a new Cleveland Browns stadium with a letter from Chief Operating Officer of the Browns David Jenkins and a flyby video of the proposed...

The bronze statue thought to depict Marcus Aurelius, which was removed from display in August 2023, might be displayed one last time in the CMA before being permanently relocated to Turkey.

CMA to repatriate “Marcus Aurelius” statue to Turkey

Elie Aoun, Director of Print February 28, 2025

The office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Feb. 14 that the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) agreed to surrender a statue thought to depict Marcus Aurelius so that it could be repatriated...

Several protests and raids have taken place in Cleveland this past month against the Trump administration's new policies targeting undocumented immigrants.

CWRU reacts to changes in immigration policy, ICE raids in Cleveland

Vani Subramony, News Editor February 14, 2025

Over the past month, the Trump administration has implemented several policies that target undocumented immigrants. One such policy, issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, “rescinded protections...

Protesters hold a large Trump puppet at the Jan. 25 Cleveland Fights Back march.

CWRU students unite for social justice at Cleveland Fights Back march

Vani Subramony, News Editor January 31, 2025

On Jan. 25, Cleveland community members and student activists took to the streets of Ohio City to express solidarity against the Trump administration. The march, originally scheduled for...

The new sign (right) in front of the Allen Memorial Medical Library, replacing CWRU's old logo (left) with the new one, has been met with mostly negative feedback, with students calling it "ugly" and "disgusting."

CWRU’s new logo reaches the Euclid and Adelbert sign, students react with disdain and mockery

Elie Aoun, Director of Print January 17, 2025

On Jan. 10, students who returned early from winter break were greeted by a stark change to an iconic part of campus: At the Euclid Avenue and Adelbert Road intersection, a blue sign with Case...

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