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SAGES department to offer more USNA courses following shortage

Zachary Treseler, News Editor December 8, 2023

When the Class of 2021 went to register for courses for next semester, they saw an all too horrifying sight: The Think About The Natural World (USNA) classes were nearly filled. Within the snap of a finger,...

During the CWRU mens baskball game against Kalamazoo College, graduate student forward Colin Kahl surpassed the 1,000-point mark of his basketball career.

No. 8 men’s basketball improves to 6-0, Kahl reaches the 1,000-point mark

Marvin Lee, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team hosted two non-conference opponents last week, Capital University on Wednesday Nov. 29 and Kalamazoo College on Saturday Dec. 2. CWRU put up...

Just when you thought CWRU academics were challenging, trying to find a functional washing machine is even worse. Students across campus are met with out of order signs and visibly broken machines, leaving them with piles of unwashed clothes and unnecessarily added stress.

A spin cycle of emotions: Students express challenges using on-campus laundry facilities

Zachary Treseler, News Editor December 1, 2023

Starting in 2010, Case Western Reserve University has provided laundry rooms to students free of charge. However, these machines are frequently subject to malfunction and interoperability for weeks on...

The CWRU womens basketball team starts their season strong with a 69-49 win against Waynesburg University.

Women’s basketball opens season 1-1

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team started their non-conference play with a 69-49 win on the road over Waynesburg University on Nov. 11 followed by a 45-73 loss against Marietta...

CWRU destigmatizes food insecurity during Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

CWRU destigmatizes food insecurity during Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

Zachary Treseler, News Editor November 17, 2023

This past week, various departments at Case Western Reserve University commemorated Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. These events shed light on the resources CWRU offers to students and how community...

CWRU community walks out on university’s Israel-Hamas war response

CWRU community walks out on university’s Israel-Hamas war response

Téa Tamburo, News Editor November 10, 2023

Hundreds of Case Western Reserve University community members walked out of their classes on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. to protest President Eric Kaler’s response to the Israel-Hamas war. Carrying flags, posters...

Greeting visitors as they walk into the newly-refurbished museum, Happy the dinosaur stands tall in the new Visitor Hall.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History expands, reopens Visitor Hall

Zachary Treseler, News Editor November 10, 2023

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History recently unveiled the latest stage in its ongoing redevelopment efforts: the opening of its Visitor Hall. As a result, many famous exhibits have returned, all of...

Editorial: President Kaler’s intimidation of the LGBT Center is a threat to student expression

Editorial Board November 10, 2023

On Nov. 6, Case Western Reserve University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), as well as several other CWRU clubs and external organizations, organized a walkout in protest of President...

An aerial rendering of the plan for the North Shore highlights the citys attempt to create a more people-friendly and communal space.

Cleveland announces plan to revitalize downtown lakefront

Claudia Park, Contributing Writer November 3, 2023

The City of Cleveland recently unveiled a new layout for the reconstruction of the Lake Erie waterfront. The latest plans, publicly released in July, included the announcement of a team of architects and...

Dr. Anthony Fauci is set to receive the Inamori Ethics Prize in September of 2024 when he will also be giving a public lecture and participating in a symposium.

Dr. Anthony Fauci to receive CWRU’s 2024 Inamori Ethics Prize

Téa Tamburo, News Editor November 3, 2023

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a physician, immunologist and infectious disease expert, will be awarded Case Western Reserve University’s 2024 Inamori Ethics Prize for his career-long work in protecting and researching...

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