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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

In response to changes to research funding enacted by the Trump administration, protests have arisen in over 30 cities, including Cleveland. At CWRU, many students and faculty members organized on Freiberger Field.

CWRU community stands up for science

Vani Subramony, News Editor March 21, 2025

On March 7, members of the Case Western Reserve University community participated in a walkout to support and defend science against threats from President Donald Trump’s administration. The walkout,...

Two dead geese lie in Wade Lagoon, likely victims of bird flu. CWRU students started noticing sick geese in late February, but the presence of bird flu was only confirmed in a March 6 alert.

Bird flu flies into CWRU

Elie Aoun, Director of Print March 21, 2025

On March 4, the Case Western Reserve University community was greeted with an alert warning that geese around Wade Lagoon may have contracted bird flu. A follow-up alert on March 6 confirmed cases of bird...

AC audit reveals board organization spending of past year

AC audit reveals board organization spending of past year

Zachary Treseler, News Editor February 28, 2025

Each semester, the SEC Allocations Committee (AC), part of the Student Executive Council, publishes their audit report detailing the funding that broad organizations received and how they spent it. These...

The bronze statue thought to depict Marcus Aurelius, which was removed from display in August 2023, might be displayed one last time in the CMA before being permanently relocated to Turkey.

CMA to repatriate “Marcus Aurelius” statue to Turkey

Elie Aoun, Director of Print February 28, 2025

The office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Feb. 14 that the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) agreed to surrender a statue thought to depict Marcus Aurelius so that it could be repatriated...

The CWRU campus was covered in snow after the Sunday snowstorm, and the university failed to clear snow from most walkways before Monday morning.

CWRU blown away by winter storm

Elie Aoun, Director of Print February 21, 2025

This week began frigidly. On Sunday, Feb. 16, the National Weather Service announced that a winter storm warning would be in effect until 7 a.m. the next day. Cuyahoga County was told to brace for 4–8...

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...

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