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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

O’Keeffe: Education is a right, not a privelege

Heather O'Keeffe December 4, 2015

Following World War II, the United Nations compiled The Universal Declaration of Human Rights to create universal protection of fundamental human rights. Article 26 of this declaration regards education....

Miles: Don’t repeat history by denying refugees

Danny Miles December 4, 2015

There is a relatively famous quip about the Internet, which is generally referred to as Godwin's Law. It states, "As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or...

Eckert: Know your mental health, options for treatment

Brian Eckert December 4, 2015

Mental health has been a social topic that is much too frequently put on the back burner. Millions of people suffer from mental illness not only in America, but across the world. Mental illness affects...

Kirkland: My message to El Salvador’s Minister of Justice

Jazmine Kirkland November 20, 2015

After suffering a rapid and unresting serious pain at work, Teodora del Carmen Vásquez suffered a stillbirth in 2007. According to Amnesty International, she was arrested by police in El Salvador while...

Menon: Growing in college is tale of talking emotions

Arundhati Menon November 20, 2015

It all started last week when I picked up the syllabus to chart out a schedule to study for my chemistry final exam, and realized that I would be done with finals a little before halfway through December....

Lehrer: The Obama era and its looming legacy for America

Josh Lehrer November 20, 2015

For someone who others allege is not a United States citizen, President Barack Obama has definitely left his mark in American history. When evaluating any presidency, it is best to wait for his tenure...

Assmus: ‘Politically correct’ really is about being respectful

Abby Assmus November 20, 2015

As the holidays approach, so does the media frenzy over them. Many stores are decked out in Christmas decorations and most places are already playing Christmas music even though it is not even Thanksgiving...

Miles: Students should fear, fight online surveillance

Danny Miles November 13, 2015

Privacy is more of an issue now than it has perhaps ever been. As connected as we are, and as wonderful as it is to have the world at the call of your fingertips, it's chilling to realize that this same...

O’Hagan: Stand up against terrorism, do not fear it

JP. O’Hagan November 10, 2015

One cannot imagine the pain, the confusion or the terror of an attack like the one seen in Paris last weekend. I know that I will never truly understand how those directly affected feel. However we don’t...

STEM majors often criticize majors such as psychology, without realizing the benefits the subject brings to the world.

Solanki: An open letter on STEM elitism at CWRU

Rishi Solanki November 6, 2015

As engineers, we are taught that we move the world. We build. We design. We create. If it has electricity running through it, if it uses computers, if it is made of any material, if it was manufactured...

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