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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

Blue Block Party takes over Toby’s Plaza

Anna Giubileo, Staff Reporter October 26, 2018

Students, alumni, parents and other community members turned out in droves on the evening of Oct. 11 for Case Western Reserve University’s annual Blue Block Party. Dressed from head to toe in various...

Founder of Me Too movement draws huge crowd to Maltz

Founder of Me Too movement draws huge crowd to Maltz

Maryam Iqbal, Staff Reporter October 26, 2018

Last Tuesday, Case Western Reserve University boasted the opportunity to host Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too movement and globally esteemed activist, at the Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts...

LGBT+ employment fair receives warm welcome

Riley Simko, Staff Reporter October 12, 2018

The Case Western Reserve University LGBT Center hosted its first annual Professionals with Pride event on Friday, Oct. 5. Kent State University (KSU), Cleveland State University (CSU), John Carroll...

Women’s Center holds dialogue on judicial hearings

Women’s Center holds dialogue on judicial hearings

Katharine Toledo, Staff Reporter October 12, 2018

**Due to the sensitive nature of the discussion panel, the names of its participants will not be included in this article and all speakers will be referenced using gender-neutral pronouns. Furthermore,...

Law school lecture discusses federalism, courts

Maryam Iqbal, Staff Reporter October 12, 2018

“Think of it in terms of basketball terms: you’ve got two shots, state and federal courts. Now no one wants just one shot in basketball. Two is always better. So why isn’t it the same for constitutional...

Fundraiser supplies crafts to third world societies

Jack Heneghan, Staff Reporter October 12, 2018

Bead bracelets and bookmarks—these objects may bear minimal significance to many children but are incredibly important to those who have little in the way of personal possessions; that’s why Case Western...

Walking for wellness

Jack Heneghan, Staff Reporter October 5, 2018

Working out can be difficult in college. Students are so busy that many often cannot find the time. Case Western Reserve University Wellness is trying to urge more students to exercise during the month...

Renowned historian visits campus, discusses Israeli history

Renowned historian visits campus, discusses Israeli history

Maryam Iqbal, Contributing Reporter October 5, 2018

“Challenging popular narrative on the inside is seen as treason. My advisor warned me that as an Israeli Jew, I could have gotten out an easier way. I didn’t understand him then, and continued on my...

Habitat for Humanity builds houses, character

Nihal Manjila, Contributing Reporter October 5, 2018

This year, Case Western Reserve University’s own Habitat for Humanity chapter will be expanding more than ever before. With the upscaling of its first-year representative program and the addition of...

Student club promotes positivity with Motivational Monday

Maryam Iqbal, Staff Reporter October 5, 2018

Last Monday morning, hundreds of students walking through the Tinkham Veale University Center may have crossed paths with a table full of buttons. Organized like a mini pop-up stall, passers-by were given...

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