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3 things to do in Cleveland in August
Though classes for most programs at Case Western Reserve University start later this month, summer isn’t over yet, and our city’s lineup of upcoming events is proof. Looking for ways to soak up the warm weather in the CLE before it goes away? We’ve got a few suggestions of uniquely Cleveland events…
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EMS Spartan Reservation System to undergo maintenance
Due to scheduled maintenance, the EMS Spartan Reservation System will be unavailable from Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 9 p.m. through Thursday, Aug. 3, at 2 a.m. Campus users will be unable to book a room or workspace for a brief window during this time. For assistance with any technology product or…
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Rainbow Welcome
The LGBT Center invites members of the Case Western Reserve University community to the Rainbow Welcome Thursday, Aug. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Student Organization Space in the Tinkham Veale University Center. This event is an annual celebration to welcome members of the LGBTQ+ community and…
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CWRU Chapter of NAACP to be reinstated
The Facilitated Outreach for Community and University Success (FOCUS) Group, based in the Office of Government and Community Relations, is reinstating the Case Western Reserve University Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The NAACP has been…
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Spartan Showcase: Ethan Lin
When it comes to complex issues, Ethan Lin starts with the basics. As a biology major, that often boils down to considering his field’s most fundamental concept: cells. This summer, Lin is applying that approach to gain insight into how cancers form, working with mentor Alan Tartakoff, professor…
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Request absentee ballots by 8:30 p.m. tonight for Aug. 8 election
More than 355,000 Ohioans have voted already; nearly 250,000 asked for absentee ballots With just a week to go before the Aug. 8 special election, the number of Ohio voters who have voted or requested absentee ballots is approaching the entire total turnout for last year’s August primary. Nearly…
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Law's Jonathan Entin discusses Issue 1
In Ohio, abortion battle triggers fight over direct democracyChristian Science Monitor: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, said that should state Issue 1 pass, it would not only potentially impact November’s abortion measure, but also make it significantly harder to…
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Med's Rachel Weinerman recommends that women over 35 see a fertility specialist
When to see a fertility specialist: 11 reasons to book an appointment Romper: Rachel Weinerman, associate professor at the School of Medicine, said women above the age of 35 “should not hesitate” to see a fertility specialist. “Women who are interested in doing fertility preservation, conceiving…
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Political Science's Matthew Lacombe weighs in on Supreme Court case about firearms
Experts torn over Supreme Court direction in next Second Amendment caseMSN: Matthew Lacombe, the Alexander P. Lamis Associate Professor in American Politics in the Department of Political Science, weighed in on an upcoming Supreme Court case challenging a long-standing federal law barring domestic…
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Earth Sciences' A.W. Omta talks about group of organisms on environmental disaster zone
Home sweet...garbage? The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is teeming with lifeNational Geographic: A.W. Omta, visiting assistant professor at the College of Arts and Sciences, noted that a dynamic group of organisms, from star-like jellies to industrious snails, is thriving on the so-called Great…