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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Journalist, civil rights activist speaks at Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation

Journalist, civil rights activist speaks at Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation

Maria Fazal, Copy Editor January 30, 2015

She was the first African-American woman to enroll at the University of Georgia and one of the first two African-American students to integrate the university. She is a revered journalist and correspondent...

Fire and Ice, Uptown Clevelands latest event, had many different events to keep Clevelanders outside even in the snow.

Uptown warms up at outdoor festival event

Sanjana Krishnakumar, Contributing Reporter January 30, 2015

Clevelanders gathered together to celebrate the winter season at the Fire & Ice event last Thursday, Jan. 22. This winter festival, presented by Toby’s Plaza, is a continuation of summer’s activities...

Men’s diver Connor Farrell mid-dive. Farrell had two first place dives for the Spartans.

Spartan seniors swim in impressive send off

JP. O’Hagan January 30, 2015

The Spartans swimming and diving squads combined for 31 first place finishes in their final meet on campus this season. The Spartans hosted the Ohio Northern University in the meet this past Saturday...

Fall Out Boys newest album might be poppier than past releases, but the band hasnt lost its edge.

Fall Out Boy continue triumphant return with “American Beauty/American Psycho”

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter January 30, 2015

As a kid growing up in the heyday of “emo” music, the return of Fall Out Boy as chart-topping saviors of rock and roll isn’t only a little unexpected; it’s also a little weird to think about. Gone...

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Charlie Hebdo attacks trigger grief around world, open discussions at CWRU

Nardine Taleb, Staff Reporter January 23, 2015

When the now-notorious gunmen, Cherif and Saïd Kouachi, burst into the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo on Jan. 7, they not only triggered three days of terror for France that left 17 victims...

Junior Matt Clark hits a clutch three point shot against New York University.

Making history

Aaron Shang, Staff Reporter January 23, 2015

When the Spartans take the court this upcoming weekend against No. 12 Emory University in Atlanta, there will be a noticeable difference in the box score: For the first time in school history, the Case...

Last weekend, Film Society put on its 40th Sci-Fi marathon, with special celebrations in addition to its lineup of films

Extraterrestrial festival

Sierra Blanton, Contributing Reporter January 23, 2015

From Friday, Jan. 16 to Saturday, Jan. 17, students and community members alike joined together to celebrate science fiction movies. However, it wasn’t just some sleepover. Among the rows of seats in...

Psychology professor Amy Przeworski and graduate student Jennifer Birnkrant created a survey that is looking to learn more about the experiences of transgender children and their parents.

New study focuses on the oft-ignored “T” in LGBT

Aquene Kimmel, Opinions Editor January 23, 2015

The recent death of 17-year-old transgender girl Leelah Alcorn brought attention to the need for greater acceptance and support of transgender people. How to accomplish that support, though, remains unclear....

Participants in the summit held breakout sessions to discuss the talks and what they could do to take action against hatred.

Leadership summit highlights those who take action to stop hatred

Adithi Iyengar and J.P. O’Hagan January 23, 2015

The college identity is tied to the idea that a college student has the potential make a difference wherever they put their mind to work. The What You Do Matters Leadership Summit, hosted on campus this...

Meal swipes at TVUC are here to stay

Meal swipes at TVUC are here to stay

Aneeka Ayyar, Staff Reporter January 16, 2015

After an overwhelming push from students to have meal swipes at the Tinkham Veale University Center led to the temporary addition of swipes late last semester, Auxiliary Services made the decision to continue...

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