The Observer

Lehrer: A new age of diversity and inclusion at CWRU

Josh Lehrer • January 29, 2016

After many, many years of planning, coordination between various organizations, fundraising and construction, the long-awaited new Cleveland Hillel Foundation building has been opened. Dubbed the Albert...

O’Keeffe: Students seeking justice promotion must follow Stevenson’s words closely

Heather O'Keeffe • January 29, 2016

Last week Bryan Stevenson, lawyer and executive director of the Equal Justice Institute, delivered a stirring speech for MLK Convocation. At times funny, others teary eyed and always powerful, Stevenson’s...

Assmus: Trust a graduate, appreciate skills learned in undergraduate classes

Abby Assmus • January 29, 2016

There are many classes and assignments that seem pointless and invaluable during one’s undergraduate time. At Case Western Reserve University, for many, the SAGES program is like this, and many people...

Stroud: Future CWRU diversity lies in numbers of past

Austin Stroud • January 29, 2016

Anyone who missed the MLK Convocation on Jan. 22 was absent for something truly inspirational. From the opening musical presentation by Case Western Reserve University’s gospel choir, Voices of Glory,...

Miles: Calm heads make diplomacy work towards peace

Danny Miles • January 22, 2016

In 2015 the United States and other nations struck a nuclear deal with Iran. The deal was one of the most discussed political events of the year: Some view it as a major achievement of diplomacy in our...

Kimmel: Service with a smile, but only if you earn it

Aquene Kimmel, News Editor • January 22, 2016

Wade Commons and Fribley Commons can be mysterious places. (What’s going on behind those shelves of packages? Murder? Probably.) Before I started working as a Customer Service Assistant (CSA) in the...

O’Keeffe: It’s time to salute my bucket list

Heather O’Keeffe • January 22, 2016

As a second semester senior my attention, focus, motivation and feelings are all over the place. One minute I’m diligently studying to reach my cumulative GPA goal I set as a wee freshman and the next...

Menon: Don’t degrade other women

Arundhati Menon • January 22, 2016

Last semester, as I was in the middle of the last of my studying marathon study sessions for finals, I began to contemplate the meaning and use of life in the common room of a friend’s residence hall....

Assmus: My New Year’s resolution is to become more politically aware

Abby Assmus • January 22, 2016

January is well under way, and most people are either doing well on their New Year's resolutions or have already given them up, if they made any at all. Instead of doing the clichéd eat healthy or exercise...

Eckert: Over break, CWRU became the home longed for

Brian Eckert • January 15, 2016

Looking back on winter break, I hope everyone enjoyed spending time with their family and reconnecting with old friends. Personally, I was ready to come back to school on Dec. 26. I fulfilled my family...