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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

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...

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...

After serving for three years as CWRUs dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Joy K. Ward assumed the position of provost and executive vice president at the start of the new semester.

National search appoints Joy K. Ward as the new provost and executive vice president

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor February 2, 2024

The provost and executive vice president serves as the chief academic officer of Case Western Reserve University, providing leadership to promote the academic goals of the university. They also spearhead...

Travis Apgar, former RPI dean, to become CWRU’s vice president for student affairs

Zachary Treseler, News Editor January 19, 2024

Travis Apgar, current associate vice president for student life and dean of students at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), will join Case Western Reserve University as the new vice president for...

CWRU suspends admissions to Integrated Graduate Studies programs

CWRU suspends admissions to Integrated Graduate Studies programs

Zachary Treseler and Shivangi Nanda October 27, 2023

Last semester, Case Western Reserve University suspended all admissions to their Integrated Graduate Studies (IGS) program due to changes made by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). In the...

Jason Steckel has recently stepped into the role of associate director of Greek Life at CWRU, filling the position James Silay left vacant when he was promoted to director.

CWRU’s Greek Life in focus: Leadership transitions and future aspirations

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 22, 2023

A few weeks into the first semester, the Greek Life Office, part of the Division of Student Affairs, hired a new associate director, Jason Steckel. This follows the previous associate director, James Silay,...

Jim OBrien (right) is leaving CWRU after working for 14 years as the resident district manager for Bon Appétit at CWRU, and he is succeeded by Jim Boland (left) who aims to improve the CWRU dining experience.

New Bon Appétit CWRU resident district manager Jim Boland seeks to reconnect with students through quality food

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor September 15, 2023

At the end of last semester, former Bon Appétit at Case Western Reserve University’s Resident District Manager Jim O’Brien left CWRU after a 14-year career heading dining services. During his tenure,...

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