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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

University announces next Inamori Ethics Prize recipient

University announces next Inamori Ethics Prize recipient

Jenna Millemaci, Staff Reporter March 23, 2012

The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence recently announced David Suzuki as the winner of the annual Inamori Ethics Prize, an international award that has been steadily gaining worldwide...

Candidates for USG presidency debate, tackle key university issues

Joseph Digby, Staff Reporter March 23, 2012

The president of Case Western Reserve University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is one of the most demanding positions a student can hold. This job influences the lives of over 4000 undergraduates...

Provost updates students on tuition increase

Provost updates students on tuition increase

Sage Schaff, Staff Reporter March 9, 2012

On Thursday, Feb. 23, Case Western Reserve University provost William “Bud” Baeslack spoke to a sparse audience in Strosacker Auditorium about next year’s tuition increases and other school initiatives. He...

Greek Life uncovers $50,000 rollover

Greek Life uncovers $50,000 rollover

Tyler Hoffman and Greg Bokar March 9, 2012

After a transition of power within Greek Life, the new executive boards of the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council found a $50,000 rollover accumulated over an unknown period of time. It was...

CWRU student becomes 400,000th member of service fraternity

CWRU student becomes 400,000th member of service fraternity

Sarah Groft, Staff Reporter March 9, 2012

Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity (APO) initiated its 400,000th member last December right here at Case Western Reserve University. APO first began at Lafayette College in Easton, Penn. in...

Chardon shooting leaves three dead

Greg Bokar, Staff Reporter March 2, 2012

Three high school students have died since a shooting in the cafeteria of Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio last Monday, Feb. 27. The shooter, who did not attend Chardon but was waiting for a transfer...

University holds first men’s health fair today

Greg Bokar, Staff Reporter March 2, 2012

In a time when sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have become a social stigma, one Case Western Reserve Univeristy medical student, Kyle Scarberry, is launching a charge against the diseases. Today...

‘Study breaks’ to bridge gap between students, dean

‘Study breaks’ to bridge gap between students, dean

Sarah Groft, Staff Reporter March 2, 2012

Dean Jeffrey Wolcowitz announced on Wednesday, Feb. 22 that he would be trying something new this semester. A series entitled Dean’s Study Breaks will feature Wolcowitz in the Thwing Atrium on the last...

Going green: how sustainable is CWRU?

Going green: how sustainable is CWRU?

Jenna Millemaci, Staff Reporter March 2, 2012

By now Case Western Reserve University students have grown familiar with the giant wind turbine towering over Van Horn field and the catchy slogans stamped around the dining halls with terms like “fresh,”...

Residence Hall Association elects 2012-13 executive board

Greg Bokar, Staff Reporter March 2, 2012

Questions:   1. What is your major and year? 2. How did you first get involved with RHA? 3. What do you think is the most important thing RHA does? 4. What do you hope to accomplish...

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