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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

The Cleveland Institute of Music votes to unionize, with 56 out of 84 in favor, joining the American Federation of Musicians, Local 4 union.

CIM joins American Federation of Musicians, Local 4 in faculty vote to unionize

Zachary Treseler, News Editor December 6, 2024

At the end of September, faculty at the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) voted to unionize at The Coffee House. Passing by majority, CIM faculty joined the American Federation of Musicians, (AFM) Local...

President Kaler addresses students’ concerns in open Q&A

President Kaler addresses students’ concerns in open Q&A

Darcy Chew, Zachary Treseler, and Vani Subramony November 22, 2024

On Nov. 19, the Case Western Reserve University Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held their annual Q&A session with President Eric Kaler during their General Assembly (GA) meeting. This was one...

Students stand outside Yost Hall in protest of the ROTC. Student protests lead to CWRU's decision to discontinue the ROTC program.

CWRU’s history of protest: The response to the Vietnam War on campus

Zachary Treseler, Darcy Chew, and Ashley Rosinski November 15, 2024

College campuses have always been a place of activism, with students historically protesting issues from tuition hikes to the Vietnam War. Case Western Reserve University is no different. In 1967, CWRU...

Law students pass divestment bill through Student Bar Association

Shejuti Wahed, Social Media Content Creator November 1, 2024

The Law Students for Justice in Palestine (LSJP) presented a bill calling for disclosure and divestment from “companies complicit in the violence against Palestinians” twice this year, most recently...

CIM students and faculty continue to face the aftermath of former Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar's impending lawsuit. Amidst administrative tension and pay cuts to compensate for a tuition deficit, CIM students are experiencing educational disruptions, while faculty members petition for union representation.

CIM faculty vote on unionization, Kalmar sues in county court

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 13, 2024

Faculty members from the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) are petitioning for union representation in the face of pay cuts and the ongoing lawsuit filed by former Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar. As...

CWRU amends new protesting policies

CWRU amends new protesting policies

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 6, 2024

On Aug. 6, Case Western Reserve University President Eric Kaler sent an email announcing new rules and regulations regarding protesting on CWRU’s campus. This email follows a trend of college campuses...

Photo Coverage of the Gaza solidarity encampment

Photo Coverage of the Gaza solidarity encampment

April 29  Around 10 a.m. Interim Vice President of Student Affairs meets with other university administration to discuss the university’s actions to deal with the protesters. As CWRU PD takes down...

Student wages, upgraded first-year housing: What students can expect from USG’s Tuition Allocation Bill

Student wages, upgraded first-year housing: What students can expect from USG’s Tuition Allocation Bill

Zachary Treseler, News Editor April 19, 2024

The Undergraduate Student Government at Case Western Reserve University is currently working on negotiating the Tuition Allocation Bill. While many parts of the bill are already confirmed, such as an increase...

CIM fires viola faculty member, spurring dissatisfaction among students

Zachary Treseler, News Editor April 5, 2024

On March 27, students at the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) received an email from Provost and Executive Vice President Scott Harrison stating that Mark Jackobs, a member of the viola faculty at the...

President Kaler addresses SJP’s interim suspension, student involvement, future goals in open USG meeting

President Kaler addresses SJP’s interim suspension, student involvement, future goals in open USG meeting

Téa Tamburo, News Editor March 29, 2024

Following the interim suspension of Case Western Reserve University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), President Eric Kaler addressed students’ concerns at the March 19 Undergraduate...

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