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

CWRU students, faculty stage “die-in” in solidarity with Palestine, SJP during prospective students’ campus visit

CWRU students, faculty stage “die-in” in solidarity with Palestine, SJP during prospective students’ campus visit

Shejuti Wahed, Social Media Content Creator April 26, 2024

Dozens of Case Western Reserve University students and faculty staged a “die-in” protest in Tinkham Veale University Center on April 19 during CWRU’s Open House/Admitted Students Day. A list of their...

SJP faces fines from university after alleged flyer postings

SJP faces fines from university after alleged flyer postings

Darcy Chew and Zachary Treseler April 26, 2024

It’s been over a month since Case Western Reserve University's Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter was suspended by the Office of Student Conduct. At the time, many students were curious...

The Reserve Tribune covers the impending Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University federation, pointing to the merge resulting in a better use of resources while retaining an equal partnership.

A history of the federation, the creation of The Observer: A uniquely CWRU story

Zachary Treseler, News Editor April 26, 2024

The last week of the semester is known amongst the Case Western Reserve University community as Legacy Week, a time to look back on the history of CWRU to inform its future. Anyone who has looked at the...

Left to right: Enina Edosomwan, Sai Subramanian, Director of Print Elie Aoun and Ben Kramer celebrate winning their first quizbowl tournament after defeating Boston University 390-165 to go 9-0 in a round robin.

CWRU Quizbowl team sweeps tournament 9-0 to end season with first win

Elie Aoun, Director of Print April 19, 2024

Screams erupted in a study room in Village House 7 on April 13 as a team of Case Western Reserve University quizbowl students won the IQBT Novice Online tournament 9-0. A CWRU team consisting of first-year...

Case Amateur Radio Club gains national attention for eclipse research

Shivangi Nanda and Zachary Treseler April 12, 2024

It's not every day that a Case Western Reserve University student organization gets interviewed for News 5 Cleveland or Smithsonian Magazine. But for the Case Amateur Radio Club, which goes by the call...

A timeline of CWRU and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict

Zachary Treseler, Shivangi Nanda, and Darcy Chew March 22, 2024

March 29, 2018 Resolution 27-04 is the first to call for Case Western Reserve University to “divest from all holdings with companies involved with occupation of the Gaza Strip and West Bank.” It...

Students for Justice in Palestine receives interim suspension following alleged violation of CWRU’s Code of Conduct

Téa Tamburo, News Editor March 14, 2024

Case Western Reserve University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) received an interim loss of university recognition on Feb. 26 due to allegedly violating the university Code of Conduct. Timeline On...

From left to right: Studio 300 members Maizy Windham, Patricia Carrig and Benjamin Nestor visit Liminal Space Productions, an equipment rental warehouse, to check out high-end cameras.

Three CWRU students’ films to be shown at the Short. Sweet. Film Fest.

Zachary Treseler, News Editor February 23, 2024

For the creatively minded, especially those interested in film and video production, a chance to celebrate is around the corner as Cleveland will host its annual Short. Sweet. Film Fest., from Feb. 28...

Baldwin Wallace Universitys beloved student newspaper, The Exponent, turns to the community for support as their print edition faces an uncertain future due to financial deficits.

The Exponent, Baldwin Wallace University’s student newspaper, faces funding cuts

Timothy Kill, Contributing Writer January 26, 2024

The Exponent, Baldwin Wallace University’s student-led newspaper, faces losing support from Baldwin Wallace University for the print edition of their newspaper. The editors of the paper learned of the...

SAGES department to offer more USNA courses following shortage

SAGES department to offer more USNA courses following shortage

Zachary Treseler, News Editor December 8, 2023

When the Class of 2021 went to register for courses for next semester, they saw an all too horrifying sight: The Think About The Natural World (USNA) classes were nearly filled. Within the snap of a finger,...

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