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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

Gaza solidarity encampment set up on KSL Oval

Gaza solidarity encampment set up on KSL Oval

Darcy Chew, Zachary Treseler, and Shivangi Nanda April 29, 2024

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....

The Reserve Tribune covers the impending Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University federation, pointing to the merge resulting in a better use of resources while retaining an equal partnership.

A history of the federation, the creation of The Observer: A uniquely CWRU story

Zachary Treseler, News Editor April 26, 2024

The last week of the semester is known amongst the Case Western Reserve University community as Legacy Week, a time to look back on the history of CWRU to inform its future. Anyone who has looked at the...

The Observers endorsements for the 2024 USG elections

The Observer’s endorsements for the 2024 USG elections

Editorial Board April 17, 2024

As the school year comes to a close, it’s time to talk about the upcoming elections for the Undergraduate Student Government (USG). USG is the main student advocacy body for undergraduate students at...

Otherworldly: CWRU gathers for total solar eclipse

Otherworldly: CWRU gathers for total solar eclipse

Elie Aoun, Director of Print April 12, 2024

Campus was overflowing with excitement as countless people stood outdoors and eagerly awaited the solar eclipse’s totality, the brief period when the Moon completely obscures the Sun. During a campus-wide...

Housing lottery disappoints rising second-year students

Housing lottery disappoints rising second-year students

Téa Tamburo, News Editor April 5, 2024

From March 21-29, Case Western Reserve University’s returning students, who submitted their housing application by March 18, participated in the housing lottery to select their 2024-25 academic year...

President Kaler addresses SJP’s interim suspension, student involvement, future goals in open USG meeting

President Kaler addresses SJP’s interim suspension, student involvement, future goals in open USG meeting

Téa Tamburo, News Editor March 29, 2024

Following the interim suspension of Case Western Reserve University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), President Eric Kaler addressed students’ concerns at the March 19 Undergraduate...

Editorial: By suspending SJP, CWRU’s administration furthers a culture of distrust

Editorial: By suspending SJP, CWRU’s administration furthers a culture of distrust

Editorial Board March 13, 2024

On Sunday, March 3, Case Western Reserve University’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) posted to their Instagram account a letter from the university administration from Feb. 26 notifying them...

CWRU a cappella teams prepare for International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella quarterfinals

Gloria Liu and Darcy Chew March 1, 2024

Case Western Reserve University is home to many talented vocal groups including Case in Point, CWRU’s premier co-ed a cappella group, and Dhamakapella, CWRU’s competitive South Asian fusion a cappella...

The CWRU mens basketball team finishes the UAA season tied for first place with New York University, winning the UAA title for the second year in a row.

TWO IN A ROW!

Marvin Lee, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

With a thrilling win in Horsburgh Gymnasium over Carnegie Mellon University on Feb. 24, Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball captured their second-straight UAA Championship (sharing it with...

From left to right: Studio 300 members Maizy Windham, Patricia Carrig and Benjamin Nestor visit Liminal Space Productions, an equipment rental warehouse, to check out high-end cameras.

Three CWRU students’ films to be shown at the Short. Sweet. Film Fest.

Zachary Treseler, News Editor February 23, 2024

For the creatively minded, especially those interested in film and video production, a chance to celebrate is around the corner as Cleveland will host its annual Short. Sweet. Film Fest., from Feb. 28...

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