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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

Synthpop band Neon Indian played to a large group of students at this months Spot Night.

Spot Night returns with Neon Indian

Sarah Lisk, Contributing Reporter November 20, 2015

Last Friday night, hundreds of students flooded the basement beneath Leutner Commons to bask in the music of headlining electronic chillwave band Neon Indian and opener Explorer Tapes. Known for their...

Many students and faculty members at the vigil called for unity in the face of the tragedies that had occurred around the world.

Vigil for terrorist attacks, other tragedies moves from mourning to hope

Aquene Kimmel, News Editor November 20, 2015

On Monday, Nov. 16, over 50 Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and community members gathered to hold a vigil for victims of the terrorist attacks and tragedies that had occurred around...

Students, both inmates and from CWRU, discussed social issues as a group.

A class from CWRU meets a class from prison for discussion

Anmol Nigam, Staff Reporter November 20, 2015

Students enrolled in USSO 290M waited early on Saturday, Nov. 14 for the bus to take them to prison. They were heading to the Lorain Correctional Institution, a state prison less than an hour’s drive...

Crime at CWRU: Opinions

Crime at CWRU: Opinions

Kushagra Gupta, Opinion Editor November 13, 2015

Normally, The Observer's columnists write on topics of their choosing. This week, instead, columnists banded together and some chose to deliberate on crime at Case Western Reserve University. Students...

CWRU players walk downtrodden off field as Thomas More celebrates victory. Spartans missed chance at playoff bid in loss to the Saints.

Football misses playoff bearth as they fall at home to Thomas More

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor November 13, 2015

The Case Western Reserve University football squad found themselves in a unique position. For the first time all season the Spartans found themselves down at the half. Saturday’s home season finale...

Readers going through a list of Ohio veterans killed in combat paused at 2 p.m. so that the gathered crowd could take part in a national minute of silence.

CWRU community participates in national Veterans Day event

Aquene Kimmel, News Editor November 13, 2015

On Wednesday, Nov. 11 the sun was shining and a brisk breeze blew at just the right speed to make the American flag on the podium ripple as the Case Western Reserve University community participated in...

Currently, Sears think[box] has floors for collaboration, prototyping and fabrication open for students and community members to use.

Sears think[box] continues old mission with new building, new name

Anastazia Vanisko, Copy Editor November 13, 2015

Case Western Reserve University’s Sears think[box], officially the Larry Sears and Sally Zlotnick Sears think[box], has now been open to students, faculty, alumni and the public for over a month. In...

The three bands at Mahalls played enthusiastically despite the small crowd.

Canadian bands Dear Rouge, Rah Rah play to tiny Mahall’s audience

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print November 13, 2015

The evening of Tuesday, Nov. 10 started out awkwardly at Mahall’s 20 Lanes. At 7:30 p.m., I walked into the main concert room on the first floor expecting the show to start. However, the room was...

Angela Y. Davis, an activist and professor, has drawn enough attention on campus to sell out her speech. However, seats may be available on a first-come, first-served basis the night of the event.

Social activist to speak to sold-out audience on campus

Anastazia Vanisko, Copy editor November 6, 2015

On Nov. 13 the Case Western Reserve University campus will be able to hear renowned social activist Angela Y. Davis speak at the Social Justice Institute (SJI) annual Intergenerational Think Tank. Anticipation...

Spartan football on the brink

Spartan football on the brink

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor November 6, 2015

The Spartans are facing the apex of their season tomorrow. The time has come for the team to prove what they are made of and show that they belong amongst the football elite. The Spartans rose to be ranked...

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