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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

As part of a rally organized by the CWRU chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, dozens of individuals took to the streets after gathering outside of the CWRU Division of Public Safety Headquarters Building to protest against the alleged maltreatment of three students arrested for vandalism.

Community protests outside CWRU police department following vandalism arrests

Zachary Treseler, Darcy Chew, and Shivangi Nanda November 15, 2024

At 5:10 p.m. on Nov. 11, the Case Western Reserve University chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine posted on their Instagram page that a “rally for the students in custody” would take place...

Splattered and shut down: Vandalism hits multiple campus locations in act of protest

Splattered and shut down: Vandalism hits multiple campus locations in act of protest

Zachary Treseler and Darcy Chew November 15, 2024

On Nov. 8 at 4:49 a.m., the Case Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety was notified of alleged vandalism on buildings across campus. By the start of classes that day, students were reporting...

Students watch election coverage at the Joint Election Night Watch Party hosted by the Case College Republicans, Case Democrats and Department of Political Science.

CWRU gathers for election night

Darcy Chew and Zachary Treseler November 8, 2024

On Nov. 5, the Case Western Reserve University community, and the rest of the country, gathered to watch the 2024 U.S. presidential election. While many students voted early or by absentee ballot, the...

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb stands in the Browns' stadium. The Browns plan to move from this stadium to a new location in Brook Park.

Bye bye Browns: Cleveland’s football team to move to new stadium after 2028

Zachary Treseler, News Editor October 25, 2024

On Oct. 17, local NFL team the Cleveland Browns announced their intention to vacate their current lakefront stadium and build a new domed stadium in Brook Park, Ohio. This move will be completed by 2028,...

New wellness vending machines limit quantity but provide more product options

New wellness vending machines limit quantity but provide more product options

Zachary Treseler, News Editor October 11, 2024

Case Western Reserve University’s University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) replaced the existing wellness vending machines with new ones at the beginning of the academic year. The new machines...

USG clubs overspent by $50,000, cuts to be imposed

USG clubs overspent by $50,000, cuts to be imposed

Zachary Treseler, News Editor October 4, 2024

On Sept. 12, several student leaders of clubs under the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) received an email titled “Club Overage Notification” from Vice President of Finance Hannah Song. 82 USG...

Student clubs protest specific companies at Career Fair in solidarity with Palestine

Darcy Chew, Shivangi Nanda, and Zachary Treseler October 4, 2024

On Sept. 26, Case Western Reserve University held its annual Career Fair in the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center, where students have the opportunity to speak with representatives from...

CWRU buildings, student spaces are renovated and reopened

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 26, 2024

As students arrived on campus at the start of the semester, they were not only greeted by the familiar faces of friends, roommates and classmates but also by a new change: a sporadic array of recently...

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...

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