Editorial: We appreciate campus life, opportunities
November 17, 2017
Filed under Editorial, Opinion
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Editorial Board decided to give thanks and discuss many facets we love about Case Western Reserve University. We usually don’t devote a piece to the holiday, but this calendar year has brought some unique challenges to our campus. Many campus organizations...
Editorial: We discuss campus Wi-Fi
November 10, 2017
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There’s no doubt about it: Our campus has a major Wi-Fi problem. But thanks to University Technology, the Wi-Fi troubles may be coming to an end. [U]Tech upgraded the CaseWireless system on Nov. 1. It’s still too early to tell if the changes were effective, but hopefully the upgrade will give...
Editorial: New shuttle tracking app TransLoc Rider is a welcome upgrade
November 2, 2017
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Say good-bye to NextBus and hello to TransLoc Rider, the new shuttle tracking app for campus and the local area. The editorial board believes the switch is an upgrade in every way. TransLoc Rider is more accurate, user-friendly and consistent than NextBus. Every member of the Case Western Reser...
Editorial: Lack of campus identity makes it harder to find
October 13, 2017
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The Commission for the Undergraduate Experience (CUE) is on a mission to better all aspects of student life on campus. On Sept. 29, the CUE released its Preliminary Recommendations on “Enhancing the Undergraduate Experience”, and it was emailed to the student body on Oct. 3. The report is struct...
Editorial: Transparency is the key to better security
October 6, 2017
Filed under Editorial, Opinion
The Annual Security Report was released last week. The report is worth checking out; within it are crime statistics from last year, as well as a comparison to prior years. While the various departments and offices involved in security have made some important strides in communication, we think there is s...
Editorial: Strategic plan can succeed through collaboration
September 29, 2017
Filed under Editorial, Opinion
The three-year Strategic Plan released by the Division of Student Affairs is certainly not lacking in ambition. The plan, which is much more detailed than its 2014 predecessor, is filled with strategies toward three main outcomes: Unity, Wellness and Preparedness. It sets out to accomplish these goals with a...
Editorial: COC election jokes went too far
September 22, 2017
Filed under Editorial, Opinion
Recently, Class Officer Collective presidential candidate Connor Zhu posted on several CWRU Facebook pages, including a meme group, about his suspicions that the COC elections had been hacked. (Check out our news story covering the allegations and their aftermath). Some students’ reactions to the ha...
Editorial: Changes to Commuter Lounge first step in inclusivity
September 15, 2017
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It might be a relatively small, hidden space, but the recently renovated Commuter Lounge is a big deal for many students. The lounge was refurbished with new armchairs and ottomans and is located in the west basement of Thwing Center. Its other amenities include two study rooms, a kitchenette, a ...
Editorial: Keep the diversity, inclusivity evolution going on campus
September 8, 2017
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We’ve seen significant strides in the past few years toward a more diverse and inclusive campus. Initiatives such as Diversity 360, the Menstrual Health Task Force and the creation of the Undergraduate Diversity Collaborative (UDC) are all noteworthy steps in the right direction. Recently, Case W...
Editorial: Keep the discussion alive
August 25, 2017
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To all first-years and other newly enrolled students: welcome to our campus and the Case Western Reserve University community. And to returning students, welcome back. For those living on campus, don’t worry—it will soon start feeling like home. One of the best parts of attending CWRU is living in ...
