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

Editorial: Understanding our media

Editorial Board September 7, 2018

In the modern political landscape, it is easy to view most things with a little underlying skepticism. When the 2016 election made the term “fake news” a part of everyday jargon, it entirely transformed...

The Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program is set to offer a course on Harper Lees 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.

Editorial: Hearing, not listening

Editorial Board April 20, 2018

In early 2018, a public school district in Minnesota banned the books “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from their English curriculum. Students persistently complained...

Editorial: Legacy Week could strengthen campus community

April 6, 2018

Let’s get excited about what will hopefully become a campus tradition. For the first time in a significant way, Case Western Reserve University will be celebrating the anniversary of the federation...

Councilman Kevin Conwell was stopped for questioning by CWRU police.

Editorial: We discuss CWRU police questioning of city councilman

March 23, 2018

Over a week ago, city Councilman Kevin Conwell was stopped by Case Western Reserve University police while walking through our campus. Police were responding to a complaint of a man with missing teeth...

Editorial: Our take on the referendum to restructure funding for campus traditions

March 2, 2018

A referendum still in the works may reorganize funding for the organizations in charge of Springfest, Thwing Study Over (TSO) and Senior Week. The framework of the referendum is strong, but in order to...

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

Editorial: Mural controversy leads to positive reaction

February 23, 2018

A hallway in the A.W. Smith Building recently made local news and is about to look very different. What could have been the story of media overreaction and the stifling of dialogue has instead turned into...

Editorial: We try to give dating advice

February 16, 2018

Instead of giving our take on campus news this week, we decided to do something different. Our production night for this issue was on Valentine’s Day, and instead of being with a date, we spent our evening...

Participants of SEED are dedicated to making environmentally smart decisions on our campus.

Editorial: Plant the SEED for a greener future

February 9, 2018

Thanks to Student Sustainability Council (SSC), student organizations are about to get a lot more green. SSC’s new program, Students Encouraging Environmental Dedication (SEED), is a system designed...

Editorial: The importance of action in feminism

February 2, 2018

It’s time to talk about feminism. On our campus, we spend a lot of time talking about the right words to use when discussing feminism, and how to avoid more passive forms of sexism. These conversations...

Editorial: New USG tool will bolster campus involvement

January 26, 2018

The new Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Initiative Tracker isn’t just a way to help us measure positive changes on our campus. We hope the tracker will also help motivate students to participate...

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