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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 reduction of SNAP, Ohioans are working together to fight food insecurity.

In the absence of SNAP, Ohioans come together

Moses Fleischman and Tyler Sun November 7, 2025

On Nov. 1, no federal food assistance programs were distributed to Americans. The means to fund for the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program...

EDITORIAL: Government shutdown threatens SNAP

EDITORIAL: Government shutdown threatens SNAP

Editorial Board October 31, 2025

Halloween is here. For some, it is a well-loved and celebrated holiday, filled with innocent tricks or treats. But the unstable state of the country during the government shutdown is hard to ignore. If...

Professor in Department of Population and Quantitative Health Catherine Stein appointed to CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

Catherine Stein is appointed to RFK Jr.’s vaccine board

Alyssa Wang, News Editor October 24, 2025

On Sept. 15, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially appointed five new members of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization...

Penny for your thoughts: read banned books

Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor October 3, 2025

Trigger warning: brief discussion of sexual abuse and suicide.   Next week, Oct. 5 through 11, is Banned Books Week. For the uninitiated, a book is challenged when a concern is brought up by...

CWRU receives failing grade in national free speech ranking

Noah Paniagua, Contributing Writer September 26, 2025

Case Western Reserve University is among six Ohio institutions that received a failing grade on the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s 2026 College Free Speech Rankings. With a score of...

By achieving a tie with No. 3-ranked Christopher Newport University, the Spartans's undefeated non-conference streak remains alive after seven years.

Women’s soccer remains undefeated after matchup with No. 3-ranked Christopher Newport

Darcy Chew, Executive Editor September 19, 2025

This past weekend, the Case Western Reserve University women’s soccer team solidified their spot as a top 10 nationally ranked Division III team with their draw with No. 3-ranked Christopher Newport...

USG President Zelene Desire highlights the need for student voices

USG President Zelene Desire highlights the need for student voices

Darcy Chew, Executive Editor September 12, 2025

Following last year’s uncontested race for Case Western Reserve University’s Undergraduate Student Government president, fourth-year Zelene Desire takes the helm of one of the university’s largest...

CWRU's women's soccer team dominated their games with John Carroll University (6-0), Grove City College (6-0), and Heidelberg University (1-0), continuing an undefeated 5-0 streak of non-conference games.

Women’s soccer continues domination with three consecutive shutout wins

Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor September 12, 2025

Over this past week, the Case Western Reserve University women’s soccer team continued their domination on the field as they defeated a trio of opponents on the road: John Carroll University (6-0), Grove...

The teenager involved in the shooting was taken to University Hospitals after being apprehended by the police. / An Ohio State Highway Patrol vehicle was stationed on Adelbert Road to ensure the safety of students.

Shelter-in-place issued on CWRU campus

Alyssa Wang, News Editor September 5, 2025

At 5:35 p.m. on Aug. 27, Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and parents received a notification about an emergency. CWRU’s Division of Public Safety announced a shelter-in-place order...

Bon Appétit explains their recent decision to convert Plum Market into Spartie Mart in an effort to improve the local market. One of the market's new implementations includes a robototic espresso machine.

Plum Market is replaced by Spartie Mart

Alyssa Wang, News Editor August 22, 2025

In August, Case Western Reserve University’s local market, Plum Market Kitchen, was replaced by Spartie Mart to bring new improvements for CWRU students and faculty and the local Cleveland community. In...

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