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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

Following the intruder's arrest at Michelson Hall, CWRU PD conducted a search of several South Residential Village dorms.

Community reacts to April 11 shelter-in-place order following armed intruder

Darcy Chew, Hannah Johnson, and Zachary Treseler April 18, 2025

On April 11, the Case Western Reserve University community experienced a campus-wide shelter-in-place alert. At 8:19 p.m., text messages went out to the campus advising the community to “find a safe...

Issue 2 seeks to renew funding for local and county infrastructure projects. CWRU students registered to vote in Ohio can vote in the May 6 special election, and CCEL will provide support through CWRUVotes.

Ohio voters to decide on $2.5 billion infrastructure bond in May 6 election

Zachary Treseler April 18, 2025

Students who are registered to vote in Ohio will be able to go to the ballot box through May 6 to have their voices heard during a special and primary election. This election primarily concerns a renewal...

Four CWRU students lose F-1 visas under national scrutiny

Four CWRU students lose F-1 visas under national scrutiny

Téa Tamburo, News Editor April 18, 2025

Four international students at Case Western Reserve University had their F-1 visa status terminated by the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) over the past two weeks, according to...

USG town hall discusses changes to campus-wide DEI programs

USG town hall discusses changes to campus-wide DEI programs

Darcy Chew and Vani Subramony April 18, 2025

On April 12, Case Western Reserve University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Town Hall with Vice President for Student Affairs Travis Apgar and...

A Learn To Be representative guides Daniel E. Morgan students through an interactive science experiment. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing free online tutoring for underserved students.

Learn to be a STEM kid: Volunteer tutor club brings science experiments to K-8 school

Sabrina Feldberg, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

Learn To Be is a nonprofit organization that primarily focuses on facilitating free online tutoring opportunities for underserved students. According to Benjamin Hafey, a fourth-year biology student and...

CWRU replaces DEI office with Office of Campus Enrichment and Engagement amid federal pressure on equity programs

CWRU replaces DEI office with Office of Campus Enrichment and Engagement amid federal pressure on equity programs

Téa Tamburo, News Editor March 28, 2025

Case Western Reserve University’s Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive (DEI) Engagement has been replaced by the newly created Office of Campus Enrichment and Engagement, according to a March 26...

CWRU freezes staff hiring amid federal research funding cuts

Zachary Treseler, News Editor March 28, 2025

In a Feb. 26 email, Brian Burnett, the newly appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer of Case Western Reserve University, announced the implementation of a hiring freeze for new staff....

In response to changes to research funding enacted by the Trump administration, protests have arisen in over 30 cities, including Cleveland. At CWRU, many students and faculty members organized on Freiberger Field.

CWRU community stands up for science

Vani Subramony, News Editor March 21, 2025

On March 7, members of the Case Western Reserve University community participated in a walkout to support and defend science against threats from President Donald Trump’s administration. The walkout,...

Last month, CWRU's annual hackathon, HackCWRU, organized by fourth-year student Ishika Kanakath and her team, brought together students from all across Cleveland to collaborate on projects and gain practical experience in the field of technology.

Student-run hackathon fosters creativity, highlights social impact projects

Sabrina Feldberg, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Hosted by Case Western Reserve University, HackCWRU 2025 was a chance for many students, from both colleges and high schools, to get together and build projects over a three-day weekend in late January. Ishika...

AC audit reveals board organization spending of past year

AC audit reveals board organization spending of past year

Zachary Treseler, News Editor February 28, 2025

Each semester, the SEC Allocations Committee (AC), part of the Student Executive Council, publishes their audit report detailing the funding that broad organizations received and how they spent it. These...

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