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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

September 18, 2015

Multiple organizations have tried to fill the stands at games. The Case Association of Student Athletes (CASA), the Athletics Department, even the University Programing Board have all put on events to...

Sunrises over land and sunsets over Lake Erie are visible from Downtown Cleveland. July is coming to an end and the fall semester is only a little over a month away.

September 18, 2015

“[Human trafficking] happens everywhere,” said McHenry. “Accept that it happens and be aware of it and the warning signs.” “A lot of times we just rush through our day and we don’t really...

September 18, 2015

In recent years, Ohio has made more of a push for anti-trafficking laws, resulting in identification of 181 victims and arrests of 98 traffickers in 2014. Of those 98 arrests, 17 have led to convictions,...

The upcoming RNC in Cleveland is expected to bring in tens of thousands of people to the downtown area.

September 18, 2015

The upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC) provides a unique challenge for Cleveland, because with any large influx of people, there is also a large increase in trafficking. “Any event that...

Heather O’Keeffe: Rethinking the student-athlete education

Heather O'Keeffe September 18, 2015

Professional athletes are gods among mortals. They are stronger, faster and more skilled than us normal human beings. Usain Bolt’s speed is astounding, LeBron James’ skill is riveting and Serena Williams’...

September 18, 2015

“C-A-S-E, Case, Case, Case!” Chants bellow out of the small but energized group of students in the front row of the gymnasium. Blue CWRU kicked off their first full school year of spirit on Wednesday...

September 18, 2015

There is a mentality that CWRU lacks a sports culture due to the academic rigor of the school. “Ask 100 students why there is no sports school spirit and 90 will tell you that it is we are just a...

September 18, 2015

Blue CWRU has hit the ground sprinting this semester as they work towards their goal. This Saturday, Sept. 19 the group will be cheering on the CWRU football team as they take on the St. Vincent Bearcats...

September 18, 2015

The Collaborative Initiative to End Human Trafficking, which was formed in 2007, has spearheaded much of the work against human trafficking in Ohio. Its mission is to educate and advocate for the prevention...

Monica Chavan: Investigating a CWRU Education

Monica Chavan September 11, 2015

Case Western Reserve University is first and foremost an institution of higher education. Sure the sports, diverse student groups, think[box] and even the shiny new Tinkham Veale University Center attract...

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