As a web writer and editor, Brianna Smith creates content for university-wide publications and websites at Case Western Reserve.
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Soccer put Case Western Reserve University on Katherine Shiells’s radar. Initially recruited to play on the varsity women’s soccer team, Shiells was sold by the university’s rigorous academic and competitive athletic offerings.
Katherine Shiells
While Shiells’s soccer career came to an end with…
From ancient ritual practices to modern-day digital streaming, music has served as an expressive outlet for individuals while fostering a sense of community and belonging among different cultures for centuries.
Each year on June 21, World Music Day (also known as Fête de la Musique)…
Hoping to break free from routine and dive into new experiences in Cleveland this summer?
Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, cultural excursions or simple pleasures, there’s no shortage of activities to fill your summer days around our city.
To help members of the Case Western…
Dance isn't only a means of physical activity—it is an art form that can reflect cultural identity, often representing the history, traditions and values of different communities.
Case Western Reserve University students showcase the breadth of options, from dance forms such as ballet, swing and…
There are several factors that can influence an individual’s memory—and sleep habits are crucial. Beyond influencing our ability to fight disease and develop immunity, proper sleep is also essential for improving our overall brain performance.
Masashi Tabuchi
In recognition of…
Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) traditionally evokes symbols of romance, such as candle-lit dinners, flowers and candy. But this annual observance also is a time to celebrate the beauty of love in all forms, whether romantic, platonic, familial or even internal.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day,…
While athletes such as Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky regularly make headlines worldwide for their athletic prowess, women in sport have struggled for decades to get the recognition they deserve. Each February, National Girls and Women in Sports Day (Feb. 7) not only celebrates the influence and…
Each February, Black History Month recognizes African Americans’ societal contributions and achievements across the United States. At Case Western Reserve University, the impact of Black members of the campus community—such as those who compose CWRU’s diverse student organizations—can be observed…
Sugar, a simple carbohydrate that provides a quick source of energy for the body, is in many foods and beverages we consume daily—from fruits, vegetables and dairy products, to candy, pastries and other desserts.
Lindsay Malone
Observances such as the recently recognized National…
November is National Novel-Writing Month (often abbreviated as NaNoWriMo), which encourages individuals around the world to write 50,000-word novels, regardless of their backgrounds or experience.
Whether you’re a fan of television and movies based on science fiction, adventures, comedy or…