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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

Walking to remember

Jamie Van Doren, Contributing Reporter October 12, 2012

A group of children clad in purple t-shirts crowd together, striking the silliest poses they can imagine. Four members of the group hold another aloft and wait impatiently for their grandmother, Donna...

On-campus dietitian to help students with special diet needs

On-campus dietitian to help students with special diet needs

Victoria Robinson, Student Affairs Reporter October 12, 2012

For many students, the “freshman 15” is a big concern; the dining halls give them access to food at all times of the day and it is solely their responsibility to eat healthy food. However, for other...

Innovative chemistry class subject of documentary

Innovative chemistry class subject of documentary

Victoria Robinson, Student Affairs Reporter October 12, 2012

Imagine being surrounded by 325 classmates, sitting in a lecture hall, waiting to take an hour of notes on the properties of gases, liquids, and solids. Instead, though, the professor walks around the...

RHA Brief

Sarah Groft, National News Reporter October 12, 2012

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is a student organization that focuses on programming, advocacy, and leadership development in the residence halls. RHA General Body meets every Monday evening to...

Alpha Chi Omega promotes domestic violence awareness all week long

Jenna Millemaci, Assistant News Editor October 12, 2012

On the morning of Saturday, Oct. 13, Case Western Reserve University will be waking up to waves of over 100 men and women stomping down Bellflower Road in high heels. The sisters of Alpha Chi Omega...

Outside the Circle News

Outside the Circle News

Sarah Groft, National News Reporter October 12, 2012

Marijuana causes problems in Los Angeles One year ago, federal law enforcement officials began focusing efforts on California’s medical marijuana industry. They made several high-profile arrests...

KSL plans improvements with $5 million endowment

KSL plans improvements with $5 million endowment

Brian Sherman, Campus Events Reporter October 12, 2012

As more and more students begin to study for midterms, the student population of the Kelvin Smith Library has grown exponentially. Undeniably, KSL is an important part of the campus, and, thanks to a five...

Obama brings campaign message to Cleveland

Obama brings campaign message to Cleveland

Sage Schaff, Managing Editor October 12, 2012

On Friday, Oct. 5, President Barack Obama made a campaign stop in Cleveland to rally his supporters to vote early and convince undecided peers to vote for him. Earlier in the day, Obama spoke in Fairfax,...

Case for Community Day sparks volunteer spirit

Suneil Kamath, Civic Engagement Reporter October 12, 2012

Every year, hundreds of Case Western Reserve University staff, faculty, and students come together to give back to the greater Cleveland community during Case for Community Day (CCD). CCD was started...

On the Beat

October 12, 2012

The Department of Homeland Security has been running an advertising campaign for a while now labeled: “See something, say something.“ While its focus is clearly to get people to call in activity that...

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