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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

USG President Amman Spencer aims to make USG a place where students know they are supported and able to make change possible.

USG President Amman Spencer emphasizes engagement in interview with The Observer

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 20, 2024

As the school year starts to roar into action, students might be wondering to whom they should turn to to voice their concerns and frustrations. The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is the natural...

A student organizer rallies about 100 pro-Palestinian protesters in a walk around Wade Lagoon, Euclid Avenue and Adelbert road from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Protesting alleged suspension of SJP encampment member, CWRU community walks out

Téa Tamburo, News Editor September 19, 2024

Donning keffiyehs, signs and flags in support of Case Western Reserve University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and their cause, dozens of CWRU community members and supporters...

 On Sept. 4, US Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar answers questions on a range of topics, including her approach to oral argument and the Supreme Court's shadow docket.

US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar speaks about her work at CWRU

Elie Aoun, Director of Print September 13, 2024

On Sept. 4, U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar spoke at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law as part of the Sumner Canary Memorial lecture. Her hour-long talk covered a wide range...

CIM students and faculty continue to face the aftermath of former Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar's impending lawsuit. Amidst administrative tension and pay cuts to compensate for a tuition deficit, CIM students are experiencing educational disruptions, while faculty members petition for union representation.

CIM faculty vote on unionization, Kalmar sues in county court

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 13, 2024

Faculty members from the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) are petitioning for union representation in the face of pay cuts and the ongoing lawsuit filed by former Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar. As...

CWRU amends new protesting policies

CWRU amends new protesting policies

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 6, 2024

On Aug. 6, Case Western Reserve University President Eric Kaler sent an email announcing new rules and regulations regarding protesting on CWRU’s campus. This email follows a trend of college campuses...

The Chester Avenue Rite Aid is set to close next month, inconveniencing many CWRU students who frequented the store for its pharmacy and general healthcare services.

Chester Avenue Rite Aid to close at the end of September

Zachary Treseler, News Editor August 30, 2024

On Aug. 12, the pharmacy chain Rite Aid announced that it was closing its Chester Avenue location, located near Case Western Reserve University's Health Education Campus, at the end of September. The location’s...

Students move into Noyes and Fayette Houses despite ongoing construction

Students move into Noyes and Fayette Houses despite ongoing construction

Téa Tamburo, News Editor August 30, 2024

On Aug. 21-25, second-year students could officially move into their housing assignments in the newly constructed Mary Chilton Noyes and John Sykes Fayette Houses in the South Residential Village. While...

Third-year student Kaylin Hauck is excited do her first load of laundry in the new machines provided to CWRU by Fowler Laundry Solutions.

Students express a spin-dle of joy over new laundry machines

Zachary Treseler, News Editor August 23, 2024

On Aug. 7, many students returning to Case Western Reserve University’s on-campus housing received an email from the Office of University Housing containing fall semester move-in information. In the...

Student expression from the Gaza solidarity encampment on the Advocacy and Spirit Walls leads to administrative tension

Student expression from the Gaza solidarity encampment on the Advocacy and Spirit Walls leads to administrative tension

Frequent focal points in campus activism at Case Western Reserve University are the Spirit and Advocacy Walls spaces—designed for students to be able to express themselves and share upcoming events....

LIVE UPDATES: Gaza solidarity encampment set up on KSL Oval

LIVE UPDATES: Gaza solidarity encampment set up on KSL Oval

At 9:30 a.m. on April 29, a group of Case Western Reserve University students set up camp in KSL Oval to protest the university’s investments in Israel and show solidarity with the Palestinian people....

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