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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

ALICE: A new campus threat response system

Brian Sherman, Campus Events Reporter April 26, 2013

In light of events like the tragedy of Sandy Hook, and the shootings at Virginia Tech and Columbine, which preceded it, schools and communities across America are scrambling to find a solution to the violence...

USG Brief

Noora Somersalo, Student Affairs Reporter April 26, 2013

At the final general assembly of the spring semester on Tuesday, Apr. 23, the Undergraduate Student Government had more topics to discuss than previously this semester. The GA had to vote on five bills...

Brothers Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, are suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing. Tamerlan was killed in a shootout after a high speed pursuit by police. Dzhokhar escaped, but was found hiding in a boat in a backyard in Boston.

Outside the Circle

Sarah Groft, National News Reporter April 26, 2013

Suspected Boston bombers found After days of searching and questioning, the two individuals who set off two bombs at the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 8, have been found. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his...

Peter B. Lewis named commencement speaker

Suneil Kamath, Civic Engagement Reporter April 26, 2013

Peter B. Lewis is careful with his choices in investments of not only his money, but also his time. His decision to speak at this year’s commencement highlights Case Western Reserve University’s recent...

Police react to the second explosion at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Three people were killed and over 170 were injured in the blasts. Kelvin Smith Library staff member Rich Wisneski was at the bomb site only moments earlier.

Too close for comfort: library staff member misses Boston blast by minutes

Mike McKenna, News Editor April 19, 2013

Rich Wisneski was euphoric. On Monday, with perfect weather for running, the Kelvin Smith Library acquisitions and metadata services team leader had set a personal best at the Boston Marathon. It was his...

CWRU’s first free online courses to begin May 1

Julia Bianco, Contributing Reporter April 19, 2013

Beginning May 1, Case Western Reserve University’s first free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will be live at coursera.com. The courses, “Inspiring Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence,” and...

Leftist Nicolas Maduro narrowly captured the Venezuelan presidency after the death of Hugo Chavez (pictured above).

Outside the Circle

Sarah Groft, National News Reporter April 19, 2013

Venezuela chooses a new president Nicolas Maduro won the Venezuelan election this past Sunday and will be taking over the last six years of Hugo Chavez’s presidential term. Chavez’s death from cancer...

Pickleball tournament benefits children’s hunger alliance

Tanvi Parmar, Special Assignments Reporter April 19, 2013

On Sunday, April 14, from 2 to 4 p.m., 24 Case Western Reserve University students gathered at the Veale Track Area to participate in the Student Dietetic Association’s (SDA) Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser....

A student buys a root beer float from Sigma Psi and Sigma Nu at last year’s Relay For Life event.  Money raised this year will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

Relay For Life sets ambitious fundraising goal

Suneil Kamath, Civic Engagement Reporter April 19, 2013

Every year, millions of people die from cancer. This weekend, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) will host Relay For Life in an effort to honor those who have lost their lives to cancer, support cancer...

RHA elections begin April 24, applications due tonight

Bryden Spevak, Senior News Reporter April 19, 2013

The time has come again for community-minded students to join the Residence Hall Association (RHA). This semester marks the prominent organization’s third-annual spring elections, created as a way for...

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