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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
Zachary Treseler

Zachary Treseler, News Editor

Zachary is a fourth year political science and economics student, with minors in art history and French. Outside of classes and writing for the Observer at the last minute, Zachary loves to scrapbook and hang out with friends, all while dreaming about a cross country Amtrak vacation!

All content by Zachary Treseler
Still observing, still reporting

Still observing, still reporting

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
April 25, 2025
Legacy Week 2025: An examination of the "Case" era for CWRU

Legacy Week 2025: An examination of the “Case” era for CWRU

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
April 25, 2025
Following the intruder's arrest at Michelson Hall, CWRU PD conducted a search of several South Residential Village dorms.

Community reacts to April 11 shelter-in-place order following armed intruder

Darcy Chew, Hannah Johnson, and Zachary Treseler
April 18, 2025
Issue 2 seeks to renew funding for local and county infrastructure projects. CWRU students registered to vote in Ohio can vote in the May 6 special election, and CCEL will provide support through CWRUVotes.

Ohio voters to decide on $2.5 billion infrastructure bond in May 6 election

Zachary Treseler
April 18, 2025
“Just do it”—a motto for college success

“Just do it”—a motto for college success

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
April 18, 2025

Ohio Senate Bill 1 passed: What comes next?

Vani Subramony and Zachary Treseler
April 4, 2025

CWRU freezes staff hiring amid federal research funding cuts

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
March 28, 2025
AC audit reveals board organization spending of past year

AC audit reveals board organization spending of past year

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
February 28, 2025

Why SAGES failed

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
January 31, 2025
Campus in chaos

Campus in chaos

Zachary Treseler and Darcy Chew
January 31, 2025
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History sits on Wade Oval, just past the Peter B. Lewis Building and the North Residential Village. CWRU students can enjoy the museum once a week for free.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History reopens doors after expensive renovation

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
January 17, 2025
The Cleveland Institute of Music votes to unionize, with 56 out of 84 in favor, joining the American Federation of Musicians, Local 4 union.

CIM joins American Federation of Musicians, Local 4 in faculty vote to unionize

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
December 6, 2024
President Kaler addresses students’ concerns in open Q&A

President Kaler addresses students’ concerns in open Q&A

Darcy Chew, Zachary Treseler, and Vani Subramony
November 22, 2024
The Observer's Editorial Board taste-tested nine of D.P. Dough's signature calzones, with the BBQ Chicken Zone scoring the highest with 4.4/5 stars and the Cheeseburg Zone scoring the lowest with 1.1/5 stars.

The Editorial Board puts D.P. Dough to the ultimate test

Shivangi Nanda and Zachary Treseler
November 15, 2024
Students stand outside Yost Hall in protest of the ROTC. Student protests lead to CWRU's decision to discontinue the ROTC program.

CWRU’s history of protest: The response to the Vietnam War on campus

Zachary Treseler, Darcy Chew, and Ashley Rosinski
November 15, 2024
As part of a rally organized by the CWRU chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, dozens of individuals took to the streets after gathering outside of the CWRU Division of Public Safety Headquarters Building to protest against the alleged maltreatment of three students arrested for vandalism.

Community protests outside CWRU police department following vandalism arrests

Zachary Treseler, Darcy Chew, and Shivangi Nanda
November 15, 2024
Splattered and shut down: Vandalism hits multiple campus locations in act of protest

Splattered and shut down: Vandalism hits multiple campus locations in act of protest

Zachary Treseler and Darcy Chew
November 15, 2024
Students watch election coverage at the Joint Election Night Watch Party hosted by the Case College Republicans, Case Democrats and Department of Political Science.

CWRU gathers for election night

Darcy Chew and Zachary Treseler
November 8, 2024
Your ballot guide for the 2024 elections in University Circle/Cleveland

Your ballot guide for the 2024 elections in University Circle/Cleveland

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
November 1, 2024

2024 Guides to the Issues

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
November 1, 2024

2024 Guide to the City Elections

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
November 1, 2024

2024 Guide to the County Elections

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
November 1, 2024

2024 Guide to the State Elections

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
November 1, 2024

2024 Guide to the Federal Elections

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
November 1, 2024
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb stands in the Browns' stadium. The Browns plan to move from this stadium to a new location in Brook Park.

Bye bye Browns: Cleveland’s football team to move to new stadium after 2028

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
October 25, 2024
Even if the Amtrak train arrives in Cleveland at odd hours of the night, the service is a stressless and seamless way to travel between the East Coast and the Midwest.

Amtrak to The Land

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
October 25, 2024
New wellness vending machines limit quantity but provide more product options

New wellness vending machines limit quantity but provide more product options

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
October 11, 2024
USG clubs overspent by $50,000, cuts to be imposed

USG clubs overspent by $50,000, cuts to be imposed

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
October 4, 2024

Student clubs protest specific companies at Career Fair in solidarity with Palestine

Darcy Chew, Shivangi Nanda, and Zachary Treseler
October 4, 2024
Starring 61-year-old Joan Vassos, "The Golden Bachelorette" is a new, more wholesome addition to the "The Bachelor" franchise.

“The Golden Bachelorette” premiere ushers in a breath of fresh air for the franchise

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
September 27, 2024

The real consequences of Trump’s statement on Springfield, Ohio

Zachary Treseler and Darcy Chew
September 26, 2024

UPBeerless Oktoberfest … in September

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
September 26, 2024

CWRU buildings, student spaces are renovated and reopened

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
September 26, 2024
USG President Amman Spencer aims to make USG a place where students know they are supported and able to make change possible.

USG President Amman Spencer emphasizes engagement in interview with The Observer

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
September 20, 2024
CIM students and faculty continue to face the aftermath of former Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar's impending lawsuit. Amidst administrative tension and pay cuts to compensate for a tuition deficit, CIM students are experiencing educational disruptions, while faculty members petition for union representation.

CIM faculty vote on unionization, Kalmar sues in county court

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
September 13, 2024
CWRU amends new protesting policies

CWRU amends new protesting policies

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
September 6, 2024
The Chester Avenue Rite Aid is set to close next month, inconveniencing many CWRU students who frequented the store for its pharmacy and general healthcare services.

Chester Avenue Rite Aid to close at the end of September

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
August 30, 2024
Third-year student Kaylin Hauck is excited do her first load of laundry in the new machines provided to CWRU by Fowler Laundry Solutions.

Students express a spin-dle of joy over new laundry machines

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
August 23, 2024
Student expression from the Gaza solidarity encampment on the Advocacy and Spirit Walls leads to administrative tension

Student expression from the Gaza solidarity encampment on the Advocacy and Spirit Walls leads to administrative tension

Zachary Treseler, Shivangi Nanda, and Darcy Chew
May 8, 2024
LIVE UPDATES: Gaza solidarity encampment set up on KSL Oval

LIVE UPDATES: Gaza solidarity encampment set up on KSL Oval

Darcy Chew, Zachary Treseler, and Shivangi Nanda
May 2, 2024
Photo Coverage of the Gaza solidarity encampment

Photo Coverage of the Gaza solidarity encampment

Darcy Chew, Shivangi Nanda, Zachary Treseler, and Clay Preusch
May 2, 2024

Sunset Kitchen brings a new kind of dining experience to University Circle

Shivangi Nanda and Zachary Treseler
April 26, 2024
SJP faces fines from university after alleged flyer postings

SJP faces fines from university after alleged flyer postings

Darcy Chew and Zachary Treseler
April 26, 2024
The Reserve Tribune covers the impending Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University federation, pointing to the merge resulting in a better use of resources while retaining an equal partnership.

A history of the federation, the creation of The Observer: A uniquely CWRU story

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
April 26, 2024
Student wages, upgraded first-year housing: What students can expect from USG’s Tuition Allocation Bill

Student wages, upgraded first-year housing: What students can expect from USG’s Tuition Allocation Bill

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
April 19, 2024

UPBeige: A comprehensive review of the annual UPB Spring Giveaway

Gloria Liu and Zachary Treseler
April 19, 2024

Case Amateur Radio Club gains national attention for eclipse research

Shivangi Nanda and Zachary Treseler
April 12, 2024

“Funny Girl” delivers showstopping performances at Playhouse Square

Zachary Treseler and Shivangi Nanda
April 12, 2024
Executive Editor Shivangi Nanda eclipses Director of Design Auden Koetters. Make sure you wear protective glasses when viewing the eclipse on April 8!

Total eclipse 2024: How to watch it around Cleveland, CWRU

Shivangi Nanda and Zachary Treseler
April 5, 2024

The Observer reviews Matteo Lane

Zachary Treseler, Shejuti Wahed, Serene Pierce, Shivangi Nanda, and Kethan Srinivasan
April 5, 2024

CIM fires viola faculty member, spurring dissatisfaction among students

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
April 5, 2024
Sigma Psi, CWRU’s oldest and only local sorority, to close at end of academic year

Sigma Psi, CWRU’s oldest and only local sorority, to close at end of academic year

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
April 5, 2024
Remembering Nex Benedict: What the death of a non-binary teenager means to CWRU community

Remembering Nex Benedict: What the death of a non-binary teenager means to CWRU community

Gloria Liu and Zachary Treseler
March 29, 2024

A timeline of CWRU and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict

Zachary Treseler, Shivangi Nanda, and Darcy Chew
March 22, 2024
The set in "The Play That Goes Wrong" gradually breaking down throughout the show, coupled with exceptional writing and physical comedy, adds to the pure hilarity of this play.

“The Play That Goes Wrong” went right

Zachary Treseler and Khushali Desai
March 22, 2024

SpectrumU, CWRU’s cable-streaming service, available to students

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
March 1, 2024
An in-depth review of every (playable) pinball machine at Cleveland’s Superelectric Pinball Parlor

An in-depth review of every (playable) pinball machine at Cleveland’s Superelectric Pinball Parlor

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
March 1, 2024
From left to right: Studio 300 members Maizy Windham, Patricia Carrig and Benjamin Nestor visit Liminal Space Productions, an equipment rental warehouse, to check out high-end cameras.

Three CWRU students’ films to be shown at the Short. Sweet. Film Fest.

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
February 23, 2024
A symphony of scandal surrounds the Cleveland Institute of Music as former Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar sues the prestigious institution for the alleged mishandling of a Title IX adjudication proceeding.

Carlos Kalmar sues CIM

Lexy Jensen and Zachary Treseler
February 16, 2024
John Niedzialek, who started the tradition 15 years ago with his former cat, holds up Concord Casimir.

Punxsutawney Phil calls early spring, Cleveland’s pierogi cat disagrees

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
February 9, 2024

“Mamma Mia!” in Cleveland dazzles viewers with ABBA music, production leaves a lot to be desired

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
February 9, 2024
As semester starts, Ohio law requires fire drills to occur

As semester starts, Ohio law requires fire drills to occur

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
February 2, 2024
This year's Bachelor, 28-year-old tennis pro Joey Graziadei, has only just begun his journey of narrowing down 32 elligible bachelorettes to "the one," with the latest season's first episode airing Jan. 22.

ABC’s “The Bachelor” returns for its 28th season, stoking drama and tears

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
February 2, 2024
Integrated bachelor’s/master’s program returns after hiatus

Integrated bachelor’s/master’s program returns after hiatus

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
January 26, 2024

Travis Apgar, former RPI dean, to become CWRU’s vice president for student affairs

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
January 19, 2024

MaDaCol performance dazzles and inspires students

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
December 8, 2023
SAGES department to offer more USNA courses following shortage

SAGES department to offer more USNA courses following shortage

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
December 8, 2023
Just when you thought CWRU academics were challenging, trying to find a functional washing machine is even worse. Students across campus are met with "out of order" signs and visibly broken machines, leaving them with piles of unwashed clothes and unnecessarily added stress.

A spin cycle of emotions: Students express challenges using on-campus laundry facilities

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
December 1, 2023
The inclement weather that contributed to Tuesday's delayed start also caused campus walkways to be covered in ice and snow even after classes resumed.

Snowfall causes morning delay at CWRU

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
December 1, 2023
CWRU destigmatizes food insecurity during Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

CWRU destigmatizes food insecurity during Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
November 17, 2023
The TASA Night Market was intended to be a celebration of Taiwanese culture, but the event was mismanaged, leaving many students unsatisfied with their experience.

Flavors of frustration: TASA Night Market fails to satisfy

Shivangi Nanda and Zachary Treseler
November 17, 2023
Greeting visitors as they walk into the newly-refurbished museum, "Happy" the dinosaur stands tall in the new Visitor Hall.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History expands, reopens Visitor Hall

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
November 10, 2023
From Oct. 24-29, the popular comedic muscial "The Book of Mormon" was performed at the KeyBank State Theatre, drawing in large crowds of Cleveland theatregoers.

Raunchy and witty: A review of “The Book of Mormon”

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
November 3, 2023
Spotted lanternflies spotted at CWRU and in Northeast Ohio

Spotted lanternflies spotted at CWRU and in Northeast Ohio

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
November 3, 2023
The famous Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square highlights the modern and brutalist architecture that the city is known for.

UPB’s first international trip since COVID-19 inspires CWRU students

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
October 27, 2023
CWRU suspends admissions to Integrated Graduate Studies programs

CWRU suspends admissions to Integrated Graduate Studies programs

Zachary Treseler and Shivangi Nanda
October 27, 2023

110 years in the making: Radio chess competition against The Ohio State University

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
October 13, 2023
A cartoon produced by the Evening Telegram of New York pokes fun at President Charles Thwing’s comments permitting girls to use the word “damn.”

Offbeat anecdotes: Unraveling the unusual tales of CWRU’s history

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
October 13, 2023
The Coventry Street Festival engages students with local businesses and street performers.

Coventry Street Festival highlights revitalization efforts

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
October 6, 2023
A Cleveland Ballet spectacular: The first timers’ review of "Carmen"

A Cleveland Ballet spectacular: The first timers’ review of “Carmen”

Zachary Treseler and Amanda Wu
September 29, 2023

CWRU to make attendance free to Cleveland, East Cleveland public school students

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
September 29, 2023
Jason Steckel has recently stepped into the role of associate director of Greek Life at CWRU, filling the position James Silay left vacant when he was promoted to director.

CWRU’s Greek Life in focus: Leadership transitions and future aspirations

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
September 22, 2023
A Waterfront Line train arrives at the Flats East Bank station, one of the first times a train has run on the line in two years. It is currently not fully operational, but is expected to be by the end of this year.

RTA Waterfront Line temporarily open for Cleveland Browns games

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
September 15, 2023
Despite the multiple delays on Yost Hall's demolition, confusion and complaints still linger among its current residents.

Yost Hall to stand until spring 2024

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
September 8, 2023
The tornado impacting much of Northeast Ohio caused severe power outages and property damage, including the destruction of the New Life at Calvary Church.

Tornado hits Cleveland, sends students into whirlwind of panic

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
September 1, 2023
CWRU's new logo features various design changes that more accurately reflect modern design trends as well as the school's values and aspirations for future years.

CWRU unveils new logo, community left divided

Zachary Treseler, News Editor
August 25, 2023
The necessary closing of the Red Line has been a huge inconvenience for those who rely on it to travel around Cleveland.

RTA Red Line closed for the month of April, impacts CWRU students and staff

Zachary Treseler, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
USG spring 2023 candidate previews

USG spring 2023 candidate previews

Zachary Treseler, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
This past January, Ohio Governer Mike DeWine signed House Bill 458 into action, changing Ohio's voter ID laws and impacting many CWRU students' ability to vote.

How new Ohio voting laws impact CWRU students

Zachary Treseler, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
An ammendment passed to the Ohio State Attorney General calling for the reinstatement of abortion rights has once again stirred pro-choice versus pro-life sentiment as ballot day approaches.

Abortion amendment may be coming to Ohio voters this November

Zachary Treseler, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023

UHCS holds events for CWRU students promoting well-being

Zachary Treseler, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023

A Valentine’s Day treat: Sex Fest

Zachary Treseler, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
The Career Fairs held by the office of Post-Graduate Planning and Experiential Education are an opportunity for students to connect with employers and graduate school representatives.

Insight into the Office for Post-Graduate Planning and Experiential Education

Zachary Treseler, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
The CCEL office provides plenty of opportunities to get civically engaged, including new community service trips.

CCEL announces new volunteer opportunities

Zachary Treseler, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
The Cleveland Orchestra still has a few more concerts in the 2022-2023 season, which students can attend with a Frequent Fan Card or a Student Advantage Membership.

Cleveland Orchestra showcase: A guide to past and upcoming performances

Zachary Treseler, Staff Writer
January 20, 2023
Bringing many CWRU students to the polls last Tuesday, CWRUVotes organized yet another successful Election Day.

Shuttles and pies: A glimpse into Election Day at CWRU

Zachary Treseler, Contributing Writer
November 11, 2022

The Night Link: CWRU’s new nighttime shuttle

Zachary Treseler, Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
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