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Senior Isabella Mills is having a big season for the #CWRU women’s basketball team. As team captain, the communication sciences major leads on and off the court. She recently set a team record and @cwruobserver was there to cover it. fal.cn/3vXvL

USG voted last night, Nov. 8, to approve Resolution 31-15, which calls on the university to “fully divest its assets from Israeli apartheid.” The vote was 35-17-7. CWRU administration is not expected to follow through. This story is still developing.

Case alumnus Ram Fish kicks off a new series of classes @cwru, sharing his startup expertise with students keen on entrepreneurship, via @cwruobserver observer.case.edu/tapping-alumni… @CaseEngineer

Staff Writer Alan Kronenberg discusses the new #TeamSeas fundraiser to clean up beaches and waterways, created by YouTubers MrBeast and Mark Rober: bit.ly/3HupG1N

Contributing Writer Elie Stenson explores Simon & Garfunkel’s iconic discography, highlighting how perfect their music is for any autumnal playlist: bit.ly/3EN5UMR

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Staff Writer Caroline Kuntzman describes their experience in consuming a rare Pokémon Oreo and explains the factors that have contributed to its high increase in value. bit.ly/3jLaMKl

Staff Writer Leah Schachter discusses the tragic case of Gabby Petito’s disappearance, while also considering the implications that the wide media coverage and quick resolution of the case have for the current system in place. bit.ly/3pEJTvg

With midterm exams and papers at the forefront of students' minds right now, it's often easy to forget to prioritize one's mental and physical health. In The Observer's October 1st Editorial piece, we remind the student body that you are not alone: bit.ly/3azLJVD

Contributing Writer Matthew Chang discusses the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning's National Voter Registration event that occurred last Tuesday and provides students with more voter registration information and resources. bit.ly/3FqwLz8

Contributing Writer Kate Gordon discusses the many criticisms of the 2021 Met Gala. To read more about the backlash that many attendees received and whether it was justified, click the link below: bit.ly/3B92t1H

Staff Reporter Dylan Jewell discusses the implications that the two recent on-campus armed robberies have for students' safety through an interview with the victim of the first incident: bit.ly/3F1Jf04

We’d like to thank everyone who has shared their stories about Jim Sheeler thus far. The Observer is continuing to accept short pieces in his memory for our website. If you would like to submit something, please send that submission to observer@case.edu

News Editor Hoai Phuong Nguyen brings awareness to the campaign to stop Line 3, a tar pipeline that is currently under construction in northern Minnesota. Learn more about the potential threats of this pipeline by clicking the link to Nguyen's piece below: bit.ly/3hBteE3

Life Editor Shreyas Banerjee discusses the return of in-person student events as the fall semester begins. To read more about the recent UPBack to School Bash and the Know Your Neighbors Community Palooza, click the link to Banerjee's piece below: bit.ly/3DSaUzY

In this week's editorial, we discuss USG's recent decision to approve the pro-life student group Case For Life, resulting in the subsequent funding of the group by the university. Read more about the implications of this decision through the link below: bit.ly/3DWlfed

Life Editor Shreyas Banerjee gives his take on one of Marvel's latest Disney+ series, "Loki," in his streaming recommendation of the week. Click the link below to read Banerjee's piece: bit.ly/3mQM4ul

Staff Writer Nihal Manjila summarizes the university's fall semester COVID-19 policies and explains the emergence and negative effects of the Delta variant bit.ly/3Dhk3Su

News Editor Hoai Phuong Nguyen discusses the importance of the 11th Congressional District Democratic race that took place August 3rd and its unfortunately low voter turnout: bit.ly/3jaouq1