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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

Fribley dining hours extended, now open until midnight

Brian Sherman, Campus Events Reporter August 30, 2013

Students living in the north side residential colleges have become accustomed to convenient accommodations for late night dining, with both the L3 Grill and Denny’s All Nighter to satisfy nocturnal hunger...

CWRU finishes fourth in top college ranking

Mike McKenna, News Editor August 30, 2013

For the first time in the ranking’s eight year history, Case Western Reserve University finished in the top five for The Washington Monthly’s annual ranking of the colleges that best act in the public...

CWRU Police Blotter: 8/19 to 8/26

August 30, 2013

8/19- Petty theft- Pipes taken from construction site, Mandel Center. 8/20- Bicycle theft- Two juveniles arrested on stolen bikes, Euclid/Mayfield Road. 8/23- Bicycle theft- Bike taken from rack/cable,...

On the Beat: 8/30

The CWRU Police Department would like to say welcome back to all our returning students and faculty - the staff never really leaves, we just hibernate - and special welcome to the class of 2017. Welcome...

Outside The Circle: 8/30

Mike McKenna and Tara Tran August 30, 2013

More than 1,300 people lost in Syria as a result of chemical weapons The global community is currently discussing actions to be taken regarding the use of chemical weapons on civilians in Damascus,...

CWRU applicants up 25 percent since last year

Suneil Kamath, Civic Engagement Reporter August 30, 2013

The number of high school students applying to attend Case Western Reserve University has exponentially increased over the past few years. In 2003, CWRU only received 4,680 applications. Ten years later,...

USG starts war to recruit members

USG starts war to recruit members

August 24, 2013

USG went all-out this Saturday in honor of SatCo, the traditional first-year event that encourages newcomers' activity around the campus. Hiring a contractor to provide the ammo, they started an all-out...

Founder of environmentally-conscious company named Inamori Ethics Prize winner

Founder of environmentally-conscious company named Inamori Ethics Prize winner

Mike McKenna, News Editor August 23, 2013

The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence continued its goal of honoring ethical leadership in a wide variety of fields, selecting its first businessman to join the previous five winners...

Tinkham Veale University Center construction on schedule

Tinkham Veale University Center construction on schedule

Julia Bianco, Contributing Reporter August 23, 2013

Over this summer, construction of the new Tinkham Veale University Center has proceeded as planned. The exterior glass of the building has been put in place, allowing construction on interior framing and...

Louis Stark joins Case Western Reserve University as new VP for Student Affairs

Tyler Hoffman and Sheehan Hannan August 23, 2013

Following in the footsteps of the recently retired Glenn Nichols, who left Case Western Reserve after 26 years of service, new Vice President for Student Affairs Louis Stark will soon embark on his first...

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