Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Spotted lanternflies spotted at CWRU and in Northeast Ohio

Spotted lanternflies spotted at CWRU and in Northeast Ohio

Zachary Treseler, News Editor November 3, 2023

Spotted lanternflies have arrived in Northeast Ohio. While their impact may be unknown to students, experts have expressed concerns regarding their effect on local agriculture and horticulture. The Ohio...

Dr. Anthony Fauci is set to receive the Inamori Ethics Prize in September of 2024 when he will also be giving a public lecture and participating in a symposium.

Dr. Anthony Fauci to receive CWRU’s 2024 Inamori Ethics Prize

Téa Tamburo, News Editor November 3, 2023

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a physician, immunologist and infectious disease expert, will be awarded Case Western Reserve University’s 2024 Inamori Ethics Prize for his career-long work in protecting and researching...

CWRU suspends admissions to Integrated Graduate Studies programs

CWRU suspends admissions to Integrated Graduate Studies programs

Zachary Treseler and Shivangi Nanda October 27, 2023

Last semester, Case Western Reserve University suspended all admissions to their Integrated Graduate Studies (IGS) program due to changes made by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). In the...

Spitball will return: The storied sculptures past, present and future

“Spitball” will return: The storied sculpture’s past, present and future

Milo Vetter, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

When Case Western Reserve University’s Case Quad was relandscaped in the summer of 2022, some students were dismayed to find that the large angular sculpture between Strosacker Hall and Sears Library...

A sign outside the Thwing Center urges CWRU students to vote on reproductive rights and marijuana legalization in the upcoming Nov. 7 election.

Your guide to Ohio’s 2023 General Election

Téa Tamburo, News Editor October 27, 2023

Much is at stake in Ohio’s Nov. 7 General Election—namely abortion access and marijuana legalization. This election is particularly important in forming the future of Ohio’s legislation and may be...

110 years in the making: Radio chess competition against The Ohio State University

Zachary Treseler, News Editor October 13, 2023

On Oct. 5, Case Western Reserve University’s Amateur Radio Club played a game of chess against The Ohio State University (OSU) over radio. This match was originally proposed in 1912, but was never formally...

A cartoon produced by the Evening Telegram of New York pokes fun at President Charles Thwing’s comments permitting girls to use the word “damn.”

Offbeat anecdotes: Unraveling the unusual tales of CWRU’s history

Zachary Treseler, News Editor October 13, 2023

With the federation of two universities—Western Reserve University and the Case Institute of Technology—Case Western Reserve University has a deep history. In the spirit of Homecoming, we will examine...

The Coventry Street Festival engages students with local businesses and street performers.

Coventry Street Festival highlights revitalization efforts

Zachary Treseler, News Editor October 6, 2023

On Sept. 30, Coventry Village hosted a street festival, drawing visitors from all around Cleveland, including Case Western Reserve University. The event showcased efforts to implement a revitalization...

CWRU to make attendance free to Cleveland, East Cleveland public school students

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 29, 2023

Case Western Reserve University announced on Sept. 13 that it will cover the total cost of attendance for eligible high-school graduates from the East Cleveland City School District and the Cleveland Metropolitan...

Although CWRU fell nine places in the most recent U.S. News and World Report rankings, many ambivalent students are still carrying on as usual.

U.S. News and World Report changes criteria, community unconcerned by lower ranking

Téa Tamburo, News Editor September 29, 2023

Case Western Reserve University fell to No. 53, dropping nine places in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report’s Best National University Rankings. Ranking No. 44 in the 2023 admissions cycle—and No....

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