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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

The women’s soccer team took on the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the country, losing both conferece matches.

Women’s soccer loses twice to top teams

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter October 22, 2017
Washington University clinches game with seconds left but Chicago gains early
HvZ players conduct a secret strategy meeting. The game has been played at CWRU nearly every semester for seven years.

Veteran player discusses Humans vs. Zombies’ return to campus

Aziza Mbugua, Staff Reporter October 13, 2017

For the past seven years, Case Western Reserve University students have been participating in a 10-day long campus wide game of tag. The game, Humans vs. Zombies, according to club records, was started...

Onlookers wait for the Columbus Day Parade at the Harvest Festival, which took over Little Italy Oct. 6-8.

Little Italy Harvest Festival showcases local artisans

Hope Yashnik, Contributing Reporter October 13, 2017

The art galleries are filled with new, unique exhibits created by local artists and jewelers. Local musicians showcase their talent on a storefront patio. The Columbus Day parade was surrounded by restaurants...

CWRU defensive linemen await the snap from Bethany

Spartans stop Bison in their tracks

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor October 13, 2017

In front of their largest crowd of the season, the Spartans football team produced its largest victory of the year, a 33-3 Homecoming win over Bethany College on Oct. 7. Leading the way for Case Western...

Asian food was heavily featured at the Mid-Autumn Festival, which took place on Oct. 4 at the Thwing Center.

Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates culture

Chloe Mieras, Staff Reporter October 13, 2017

“Imagine being in a different country and having to celebrate Thanksgiving without your family…” Molly Watkins, head of planning proposed. The Case Western Reserve University Asian Mid-Autumn...

Second-year midfielder Marques Manta chases the ball during a game earlier this season.

Men’s soccer records undefeated week

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter October 13, 2017

We are now two-thirds of the way through the soccer season, and the Case Western Reserve University men’s team sits on a 5-5-2 record after taking their first road win of the season this past week. The...

Faces blurred by Bureau of Criminal Investigation in the release of the testimony. Hudson Police Officer Ryan Doran acts out his account of the encounter that led him to shoot Alameri five times.

DA’s office to evaluate letter urging review of the shooting of an unarmed CWRU law student by Hudson Police

Kevin Smith, Executive Editor October 6, 2017

Editor’s Note: Readers should be aware that a photo published alongside this article depicts a staged act that appears violent. The photo may be disturbing to victims or witnesses of violence. Photos...

The CWRU security report detailed an increase in alcohol related disciplinary referrals, as well as a slight increase in crime between 2015 and 2016.

Annual security report released

Matt Hooke and Lyndsey Cole October 6, 2017

  Last week, the Case Western Reserve University Police Department released its annual 2017 security report. The report showed a substantial increase in disciplinary referrals relating to alcohol...

The Alumni panel gathered at Clark Hall and discussed how their humanities degrees have helped them so far in their professional lives.

Alumni panel discusses the benefits of a humanities degree

Josef Schiedt, Staff Reporter October 6, 2017

In an environment geared toward hard science and pre-professional programs, it can be hard to see the benefit of studying the humanities. Five Case Western Reserve University alumni were brought together...

Case Western Reserve University's famous wind turbine helps power the Veale Center. The turbine was one of the first steps of many toward a more sustainable campus.

Salm: DOE grant provides support for sustainability research

Maeve Salm, Columnist October 6, 2017

As Americans, we live in a capitalist economy where a majority of our interactions with the world are dependent on or are dictated by money. Regardless of progressive intents, a lack of funding can halt...

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