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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

The most valuable lesson you can learn from a major in engineering

The most valuable lesson you can learn from a major in engineering

Milo Vetter, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

Engineering education has a problem—an apathy problem. This apathy varies, of course, but especially in the classes more focused on math and theory, students treat engineering education as a pill they...

BookTok or BookToxic?

BookTok or BookToxic?

Katharina Staehr, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

With little to do over winter break, I turned to avid reading to fight off my boredom. And indeed, I was entertained by the bubbling BookTok community, only to find Sally Rooney’s “Normal People”...

Starbucks: Brewing controversy instead of coffee

Salsabeel Salem, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

I am a chronic coffee drinker. My day starts with a freshly brewed 20-ounce cup of black coffee that I make from the comfort of my dorm. It's the perfect amount of caffeine to get me through the morning....

January is National Human Trafficking Prevent Month, and it deserves our attention

Jessica Kwasny, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

Human trafficking is an unpleasant topic, one that few are eager to discuss. However, avoiding the subject only allows it to persist in silence. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month,...

Finding the magic in Hallmark movies

Finding the magic in Hallmark movies

Snehal Choudhury, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

This past winter break, I finally had the chance to catch up on plenty of much-needed, stress-free sleep and mentally recover from a very grueling third semester. But more importantly, our family continued...

Why try Dungeons and Dragons?

Why try Dungeons and Dragons?

David Gentile, Contributing Writer January 19, 2024

Dungeons and Dragons—often shortened to DnD—is a hobby that many people have heard of, but if you have never tried it before, it sounds like something only the most reclusive of individuals play. Oftentimes,...

Surviving the social media craze

Catherine Choi, Staff Writer January 19, 2024

In our society where social media has become so accessible and a good platform to gain exposure, it has become a staple in our lives. Other than the primitive purposes of connecting with others and expressing...

Leadership lessons we can learn from sports

Catherine Choi, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

As I attend college, I have faced many challenges where my leadership was put to the test or I was discontent with that of others. As an introvert who does not enjoy being the center of attention, taking...

Bridging realities: Unveiling the urgency to advocate for Palestine

Salsabeel Salem, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

Fractured concrete crashes against the blood-stained pavement as sirens wail for help, maneuvering between dead bodies and fallen buildings to arrive at the scene. In Jabalia refugee camp, an eight-year-old...

“Just take a summer class” and why it’s not that simple

Hannah Johnson, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

Last semester, I planned to take a class during the summer. I researched nearby schools that offered the class I was looking for and came up with a couple of comparable options. After calling each of...

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