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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

CWRU Motorsports laborious efforts pay off as they place 1st overall in Baja SAE Ohio competition this past weekend.

CWRU Motorsports sweeps Baja SAE Ohio, places 1st overall

Sara Khorshidi, Copy Editor September 15, 2023

From Sept. 6-10, the Case Western Reserve University Motorsports team—as well as 75 other university teams—hauled their Baja car to Nashport, Ohio to compete in Baja SAE Ohio, one of three official...

Jim OBrien (right) is leaving CWRU after working for 14 years as the resident district manager for Bon Appétit at CWRU, and he is succeeded by Jim Boland (left) who aims to improve the CWRU dining experience.

New Bon Appétit CWRU resident district manager Jim Boland seeks to reconnect with students through quality food

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor September 15, 2023

At the end of last semester, former Bon Appétit at Case Western Reserve University’s Resident District Manager Jim O’Brien left CWRU after a 14-year career heading dining services. During his tenure,...

A Waterfront Line train arrives at the Flats East Bank station, one of the first times a train has run on the line in two years. It is currently not fully operational, but is expected to be by the end of this year.

RTA Waterfront Line temporarily open for Cleveland Browns games

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 15, 2023

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) recently reopened the Waterfront Line for limited service during home games at Cleveland Browns Stadium. This will bring the total number of rail...

The long flowing robes of the statue make it resemble a Greek philosopher, an unusual artistic decision if the statue, in fact, depicts the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.

‘Marcus Aurelius’ statue seized from CMA in looting investigation

Elie Aoun, Director of Print September 8, 2023

A headless bronze statue thought to depict Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was recently removed from the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) as part of an investigation by New York officials into looted antiquities...

Despite the multiple delays on Yost Halls demolition, confusion and complaints still linger among its current residents.

Yost Hall to stand until spring 2024

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 8, 2023

In April 2023, The Observer reported that Yost Hall would be demolished during the summer. However, as students returned to campus, the familiar sight of the former dormitory still remained in view. The...

CWRU introduces the Class of 2027 to new graduation requirements and changes to academic advising.

SAGES, UGER, four-year advisors: Changes to know for 2023-24

Cameron Ward, Staff Writer September 1, 2023

The Seminar Approach to General Education and Scholarship program, better known as SAGES, was part of the old undergraduate graduation requirements for Case Western Reserve University students, and is...

The tornado impacting much of Northeast Ohio caused severe power outages and property damage, including the destruction of the New Life at Calvary Church.

Tornado hits Cleveland, sends students into whirlwind of panic

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 1, 2023

During the middle of Discover Week, students were rudely awoken by an alert from the National Weather Service (NWS), warning them of a Tornado Warning in effect and instructing them to find shelter. A...

Great progress has been made in the search of a new provost to replace Ben Vinson III.

Search committee outlines qualifications for next provost, aims to finish end of 2023

Téa Tamburo, News Editor August 25, 2023

The Provost and Executive Vice President Search Committee advanced their search process this summer, with the goal of announcing a hire by the end of the calendar year. The search committee is chaired...

CWRUs new logo features various design changes that more accurately reflect modern design trends as well as the schools values and aspirations for future years.

CWRU unveils new logo, community left divided

Zachary Treseler, News Editor August 25, 2023

On June 2, Case Western Reserve University students awoke to news in The Daily that the university was unveiling a new “visual identity.” Described as “bolder and brighter,” this includes a new...

CWRU, US Department of Justice to announce Title IX reforms

Téa Tamburo, News Editor August 25, 2023

On Tuesday, Aug. 22, the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ)—in an agreement with Case Western Reserve University—announced the resolution of the federal Title IX investigation into CWRU’s student-on-student...

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