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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer
Elie Aoun

Elie Aoun, Director of Print

Elie is a fourth-year student majoring in classics and history with minors in Russian and French. When he is done scaring the Print Team and rambling about CWRU Quizbowl, you can chance upon him on Mather Quad muttering some dead language to himself.

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After an investigation discovered that the CMA's "Marcus Aurelius" statue was illegally smuggled out of Turkey, the CMA agreed to give the statue over to Turkey—but the statue has one more display in the CMA rotunda until July 8.

“Marcus Aurelius” statue returns to the CMA for one last exhibition

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
April 25, 2025
Fragments of a time that I will cherish forever

Fragments of a time that I will cherish forever

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
April 25, 2025
Two dead geese lie in Wade Lagoon, likely victims of bird flu. CWRU students started noticing sick geese in late February, but the presence of bird flu was only confirmed in a March 6 alert.

Bird flu flies into CWRU

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
March 21, 2025
The bronze statue thought to depict Marcus Aurelius, which was removed from display in August 2023, might be displayed one last time in the CMA before being permanently relocated to Turkey.

CMA to repatriate “Marcus Aurelius” statue to Turkey

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
February 28, 2025
The CWRU campus was covered in snow after the Sunday snowstorm, and the university failed to clear snow from most walkways before Monday morning.

CWRU blown away by winter storm

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
February 21, 2025
The new sign (right) in front of the Allen Memorial Medical Library, replacing CWRU's old logo (left) with the new one, has been met with mostly negative feedback, with students calling it "ugly" and "disgusting."

CWRU’s new logo reaches the Euclid and Adelbert sign, students react with disdain and mockery

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
January 17, 2025
On Sept. 4, US Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar answers questions on a range of topics, including her approach to oral argument and the Supreme Court's shadow docket.

US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar speaks about her work at CWRU

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
September 13, 2024
Left to right: Enina Edosomwan, Sai Subramanian, Director of Print Elie Aoun and Ben Kramer celebrate winning their first quizbowl tournament after defeating Boston University 390-165 to go 9-0 in a round robin.

CWRU Quizbowl team sweeps tournament 9-0 to end season with first win

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
April 19, 2024
Otherworldly: CWRU gathers for total solar eclipse

Otherworldly: CWRU gathers for total solar eclipse

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
April 12, 2024
In the center of the stage, Electra (Emily Kuntz) confronts members of the Chorus as she explains that she wants to kill her mother, Clytemnestra, to avenge the murder of her father, Agamemnon.

“Electra” brings an ancient tale of vengeance to CWRU with a modern twist

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
November 17, 2023
The sixth and final wave of the Booster Course Pass includes some characters beloved by fans of old Mario Kart games. From left to right: Pauline, Funky Kong, Peachette and Diddy Kong.

Nintendo releases a sixth and final wave of new tracks for “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” with four returning characters

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
November 17, 2023
(Left to right) Director of Print Elie Aoun and Laila Ramadan (team "The Iliad") defeat Elie's roommates Jared Hausman and Ari Avalos (team "The R's") after both gaining a massive lead on Delfino Square.

UPBarrio Kart brings students together for a thrilling “Mario Kart Wii” tournament

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
November 10, 2023
(Left to right) Graduate student Mitchell Arch, fourth-year Walker Cox and second-year Daniel Passmore pose with their two laurel wreaths and miniature trophies after they placed top three in both wrestling and long jump.

Students compete for eternal glory and fame in ancient Olympic Games

Elie Aoun and Cason Willman
October 13, 2023
The long flowing robes of the statue make it resemble a Greek philosopher, an unusual artistic decision if the statue, in fact, depicts the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.

“Marcus Aurelius” statue seized from CMA in looting investigation

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
September 8, 2023
Along with Squeaky Clean Sprint, a bathroom-themed track first created for this game, the fifth wave of the Booster Course Pass introduces three popular characters. From left to right: Petey Piranha, Kamek and Wiggler.

In a fifth wave of new tracks, Nintendo adds three iconic characters to “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe”

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
August 25, 2023
The fourth wave of the Booster Course Pass introduces Birdo (right), a character with nine customizable colors, and Yoshi's Island, a brand new track created exclusively for this game.

Major balance changes accompany Nintendo’s fourth wave of new tracks for “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe”

Elie Aoun, Copy Editor
March 24, 2023
The third wave of the Booster Course Pass released during the holiday season and fittingly includes Merry Mountain, a Christmas-themed track.

Ahead of holidays, Nintendo releases a third wave of new tracks for “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe”

Elie Aoun, Copy Editor
January 20, 2023
Students who sat on the chair "Rock" had an unpleasant experience because of its uncomfortable backrest and thin seat.

New chair alert: Reviewing the proposed chairs for the new residence halls

Elie Aoun, Copy Editor
October 14, 2022
The drivable routes stacked on top of each other in Ninja Hideaway indicate that Nintendo is experimenting with new styles of tracks unlike the very linear layouts of old ones.

Nintendo reinvigorates “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” with waves of new race tracks

Elie Aoun, Copy Editor
October 7, 2022
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