Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer
Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer
Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer
Nick Natko

Nick Natko, Photo Editor

Nick is a third-year psychology and cognitive science double major who is also pursuing minors in music and photography. He is excited to serve as the photo editor for The Observer, his first year in the position. When he’s not running around trying to capture Cleveland’s urban luster, he is busy trying to engineer the spiciest memes. He enjoys playing guitar, listening to the hottest vinyls and extracting maximum enjoyment out of low-resolution JPEGs.

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[Photo] Toledo: Katie’s declassified Orientation Week survival guide

August 24, 2018
"Major-ism" is so extreme at CWRU that the Mather and Kent H. Smith Quads almost feel like different campuses altogether.

[Photo] Karell: Major-ism

April 20, 2018
The Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program is set to offer a course on Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird" this May. In addition to undergraduate students, the course is open to the public in hopes of educating a broader demographic on books which are banned from some schools.

[Photo] Banned book course offering

April 20, 2018
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[Photo] Playlist of the Week April 13 – 19

Tracy Wang, Contributing Reporter
April 13, 2018
Friends may stand beside you, but it's important to recognize when they might be limiting your growth.

Case Western Reserve University’s Car Club hosted its second annual Car Show, featuring vehicles from a variety of makers as well as student-owned cars.

[Photo] Car Club hosts second annual Car Show

April 13, 2018
Many people's brackets were busted during a distress-filled March Madness tournament.

[Photo] March Madness stays true to its name

April 6, 2018
FRONTArt International promoted a new installation titled Judy's Hand, which will be on display in front of Cleveland's MOCA this summer. According to CWRU's Putnam Collection Chair Kathy Barrie, the sculpture is the collection's biggest installation in recent history.

[Photo] Cleveland celebrates art scene

March 30, 2018
Sending daily Snapchat photos to an old friend or ex is a good way to keep in touch.

[Photo] Applauding Snapchat’s customer service

March 23, 2018
Students are typically required to buy textbooks for most of their classes, but many students don't find them useful.

[Photo] Kim: Reading into textbook problems: Don’t waste your money

March 2, 2018
A mural in A.W. Smith depicting women in chemical engineering received backlash for its portrayal of women. Faculty members and organizations decided to turn the mural into a rotating piece, which will be painted over about every two years.

[Photo] Mural to be painted over in A.W. Smith

February 23, 2018
The brightly colored mural in A.W. Smith depicts the faces of six women, interspersed with chemical engineering jokes and equations.

[Photo] Editorial: Mural controversy leads to positive reaction

February 23, 2018
After just over one year of publication, the magazine showcasing writing from children, Young Writers of Cleveland (YWC), has expanded its distribution from two locations and 600 copies to over 35 locations and 1,600 copies. The magazine's newest recipients include pediatric centers in University Hospitals (UH) and the Cleveland Clinic.

[Photo] Up-and-coming magazine distributes at hospitals across Cleveland

February 23, 2018
The Student Sustainability Council is working to eliminate food waste through composting, which recycles the decomposed organic material to use as fertilizer. Through their initiative, the waste collected from dining halls will fertilize crops at the University Farm.

[Photo] SSC initiates compost project

February 16, 2018
Instead of blaming others for your problems, sometimes it's more useful to look inwards.

[Photo] Saulsman: Self-reflection may help resolve internal dissonance

February 16, 2018
Case Western Reserve University Film Society screened "Game Night" at Strosacker Auditorium to a small but happy crowd.

Among the Undergraduate Diversity Collaborative's revisions are the creation of member organizations, access to facilities for students with disabilities and increasing campus diversity.

[Photo] UDC revising constitution, planning initiatives

February 9, 2018
The Jolly Scholar's event "Make America Jolly Again" was shut down last week after a large number of student groups argued it was politically offensive.

[Photo] CWRU shuts down Jolly Scholar event amid student protests

February 2, 2018
The internet outage on Friday had the potential to interfere with students registering for classes before the Add/Drop deadline, but most students were unaffected.

[Photo] Internet outage has little effect on campus

February 2, 2018
Case Gym Buddies, which formed this January, tries to encourage students to visit the gym by providing support and assistance.

[Photo] Buddying up at the gym

January 26, 2018
Those who came out to Thomas Yatsko's vigil last Saturday left behind stuffed animals and balloons in his memory

[Photo] Activists raise questions surrounding Thomas Yatsko’s fatal shooting

January 25, 2018
The Cleveland winter has created the perfect conditions for snowmen.

[Photo] First-year students say they’re ready for round two

January 19, 2018
Case Democrats hosted three sucessful members of the political science field in TVUC on Friday, Nov. 10. The speakers discussed the current political climate and took questions from students.

[Photo] Case Democrats host political science panel in TVUC

November 17, 2017
Anyone can fall into a drug addiction. We need to stop stigmatizing addiction and mental illness.

[Photo] Cannon: Speaking about addiction without stigma

November 10, 2017
The bike racks at KSL are constantly overloaded with unused bikes. The ongoing problem of abandoned bicycles is difficult to solve.

[Photo] Richards: Abandoned bicycle f(rust)ration

November 2, 2017
A$AP Ferg and 3Lau performed to a large crowd at UPB's Trick or Trap, this year's Fall Concert.

[Photo] A much needed end to midterms

November 2, 2017
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[Photo] Playlist of the week Nov 3 – 9

Shivalika Keni, Copy Editor
November 2, 2017
Midfielder and forward Melanie Kukura attempts to navigate around a defender earlier this season.

[Photo] excELLEnce

October 27, 2017
Cool Beanz is a popular destination for caffeinated beverages at Case Western Reserve University. Caffeine has its benefits, but students need to be aware of its dangers to their physical and mental health.

[Photo] Kadlec: Campus caffeine conundrum

October 27, 2017
Onlookers wait for the Columbus Day Parade at the Harvest Festival, which took over Little Italy Oct. 6-8.

[Photo] Little Italy Harvest Festival showcases local artisans

October 13, 2017
Asian food was heavily featured at the Mid-Autumn Festival, which took place on Oct. 4 at the Thwing Center.

[Photo] Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates culture

October 13, 2017
USG's biweekly general body meeting featured an open forum with President Snyder, including a question and answer session. Campus diversity and funding were discussed, as well as the CUE report.

[Photo] USG holds open forum with President Snyder

October 13, 2017
Kicking the ball past a defender earlier in the season, fourth-year midfielder Elle Zadina braces for impact. The Spartans lost their first conference match, but rebounded with a win on Oct. 3.

[Photo] New beginnings

October 6, 2017
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[Photo] Heat wave hits campus

Lyndsey Cole, News Editor
September 29, 2017
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[Photo] CMA sidewalk gallery features chalk fest

September 22, 2017
Defensman Melanie Cruicitt battles an opponent; following an attacker, defenseman Neha Cheemalavagu pursues the ball in order to stop a goal.

[Photo] Rookie mistakes

September 22, 2017
The CWRU rocket team made use of Think[box] facilities to allow new members to build and design their own rockets. The rockets were later launched outside.

[Photo] CWRU Rocket team holds recruitment event at think[box]

September 15, 2017
The new wellness program builds upon the previous combindation of University Health Services with University Counselling Services.

[Photo] UH&CS offers new wellness program for students

September 15, 2017
BIBIBOP, in the heart of Uptown, is the newest addition to the location's easy eateries.

[Photo] New Korean eatery, BIBIBOP, a tasteful addition to Uptown

September 15, 2017
Artist Lisa Lorek's work graces the walls of Rising Star Coffee Roasters.

[Photo] Rising Star hosts artist Lisa Lorek

September 15, 2017
The new complex is aimed toward graduate students and will have 272 apartments. It is one of many new residential complexes in Cleveland.

[Photo] Centric builds in the circle

September 8, 2017
Panelists visited CWRU to participate in a forum sponsored by the Siegal Learning Center. They discussed the future of Cleveland and the mayoral elections.

[Photo] Public policy forum discusses Cleveland’s challenges

September 1, 2017
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