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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 Museum of Natural History sits on Wade Oval, just past the Peter B. Lewis Building and the North Residential Village. CWRU students can enjoy the museum once a week for free.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History reopens doors after expensive renovation

Zachary Treseler, News Editor January 17, 2025

At the end of the fall semester, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, located on Wade Oval in University Circle, reopened its doors to the general public on Dec. 13. The museum, which has been under...

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...

As part of a rally organized by the CWRU chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, dozens of individuals took to the streets after gathering outside of the CWRU Division of Public Safety Headquarters Building to protest against the alleged maltreatment of three students arrested for vandalism.

Community protests outside CWRU police department following vandalism arrests

Zachary Treseler, Darcy Chew, and Shivangi Nanda November 15, 2024

At 5:10 p.m. on Nov. 11, the Case Western Reserve University chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine posted on their Instagram page that a “rally for the students in custody” would take place...

CWRU promotes T.H.I.N.K. program

CWRU promotes T.H.I.N.K. program

Auden Koetters, Director of Design November 8, 2024

Case Western Reserve University recently introduced T.H.I.N.K. training sessions, aimed at equipping students with essential skills to support peers facing mental health challenges. This program, named...

Local officials and community leaders gather in front of the newly opened Wade Park Community Engagement Center for the celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony.

New Wade Park Community Engagement Center connects local, campus community members

Shejuti Wahed, Social Media Content Creator October 25, 2024

On Oct. 15, Case Western Reserve University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly opened Wade Park Community Engagement Center located at 11310 Wade Park Ave. This restored historic home has been...

CWRU buildings, student spaces are renovated and reopened

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 26, 2024

As students arrived on campus at the start of the semester, they were not only greeted by the familiar faces of friends, roommates and classmates but also by a new change: a sporadic array of recently...

A student organizer rallies about 100 pro-Palestinian protesters in a walk around Wade Lagoon, Euclid Avenue and Adelbert road from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Protesting alleged suspension of SJP encampment member, CWRU community walks out

Téa Tamburo, News Editor September 19, 2024

Donning keffiyehs, signs and flags in support of Case Western Reserve University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and their cause, dozens of CWRU community members and supporters...

 On Sept. 4, US Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar answers questions on a range of topics, including her approach to oral argument and the Supreme Court's shadow docket.

US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar speaks about her work at CWRU

Elie Aoun, Director of Print September 13, 2024

On Sept. 4, U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar spoke at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law as part of the Sumner Canary Memorial lecture. Her hour-long talk covered a wide range...

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...

The Chester Avenue Rite Aid is set to close next month, inconveniencing many CWRU students who frequented the store for its pharmacy and general healthcare services.

Chester Avenue Rite Aid to close at the end of September

Zachary Treseler, News Editor August 30, 2024

On Aug. 12, the pharmacy chain Rite Aid announced that it was closing its Chester Avenue location, located near Case Western Reserve University's Health Education Campus, at the end of September. The location’s...

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