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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

New packaging service introduced to campus

Jordan Reif, Staff Reporter February 1, 2019

Last fall, Case Western Reserve University became one of more than 30 universities across the country to introduce Amazon Lockers: a method of receiving Amazon packages with the scan of a QR code. These...

Those at risk in good hands with EMS

Nathan Lesch, Staff Reporter November 30, 2018

The Case Western Reserve University Emergency Medical Service (EMS) have been responding to campus emergencies since 2005. Operating two ambulances, CWRU EMS cooperates with the CWRU Police Department,...

The Fourth Trimester advocates women postpartum

Jordan Reif, Staff Reporter November 16, 2018

Access to high-quality healthcare is absolutely necessary for perinatal health. On Nov. 8, about 40 people came together to learn about the “fourth trimester of pregnancy.” Organized by postdoctoral...

Students attempt to prioritize mental health

Justin Hu, Staff Reporter November 9, 2018

Volleyball ends season hoping for more in 2019

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

At the beginning of the season, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team had high expectations. They were coming off a solid season a year ago and only graduated one player while returning all...

House of Wills seance brings the dead back among the living

House of Wills seance brings the dead back among the living

Michael Wu, Staff Reporter November 9, 2018

This is a first person account of a seance at the House of Wills, an abandoned funeral home in Cleveland. The article features references to the occult and Satanism. I’m running late to the seance. Despite...

Besl leads Spartans to two wins

Besl leads Spartans to two wins

David Chang, Staff Reporter November 2, 2018

The Case Western Reserve University men’s soccer team notched another 2-0 weekend record. They beat No. 9 University of Rochester in a tight 3-2 overtime thriller and had a 3-0 blowout against Emory...

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Best selling authors Judy Blume and Daniel Handler meet at Maltz

Yvonne Pan, Staff Reporter October 5, 2018

Two giants of children's literature, Judy Blume and Daniel Handler, the latter who uses the pseudonym Lemony Snicket, met at Maltz Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Sept. 26. The two came to Cleveland...

From the stage to the lecture hall

Justin Hu, Staff Reporter October 5, 2018

“I have always enjoyed learning a new job and getting to have new experiences.” It’s a simple and common sentiment, but with these words, Charles Korsmo perfectly characterizes himself. Now a...

With a perfect mix of scoring and lights-out pitching, the baseball team has been exceeding expectations, garnering a No. 13 ranking in Division III.

Baseball starts UAA home opener with a win

Joey Recchia, Staff Reporter April 6, 2018

Following a series win over Ohio Wesleyan University two weekends ago, the No. 13 Case Western Reserve University baseball team kept its momentum going with another series win at Nobby’s Ballpark against...

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