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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Cannon: The extremism of white men should not be ignored

Christopher Alan Cannon, Columnist March 2, 2018

My uncle, Champ, was heavily involved with Cleveland’s Black Panther Party chapter throughout the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. At the time, both my mother and uncle claimed that members of the pro-black...

Reaves: Performance groups on campus

Kayla Reaves, Columnist March 2, 2018

I’ve had the awesome opportunity to sing in an a capella group for the past three years. Throughout my time in the group, I’ve performed at dozens of performances and noticed an unfortunate trend:...

Saulsman: A guide to making decisions as a young adult

Courtney Saulsman, Columnist March 2, 2018

College is the time to be an adult without the actual responsibilities of adulthood. Most of us, especially first-year students, still depend on our families for financial support. Because of this, we...

Rudoff: An administration of dunces

Jackson Rudoff, Columnist March 2, 2018

The turbulence of the Trump administration has lost its ability to surprise. When the early uncoverings of the Mueller investigation were made, it certainly made a ripple in both the political and media...

Martz: What you can learn from theater

Paulina Martz, Columnist February 23, 2018

When I told my friends in high school that I was going to Case Western Reserve University, they were all a little confused. Why did I, a double humanities major, come to a highly ranked STEM school? Well,...

Adams: US higher education might be a bubble about to burst

Maurice Adams, Guest Columnist February 23, 2018

Is U.S. higher education a bubble about to burst, like the housing bubble burst that triggered the 2007-2008 financial crisis? That strong possibility is now evident. It should seriously concern those...

McCall: Abuse victims are not a threat to due process

Thomas McCall, Columnist February 23, 2018

In the early hours of Feb. 10, President Donald Trump tweeted the following: "Peoples lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation. Some are true and some are false. Some are old and some...

This artwork from a homeless man whose house burnt down reminds us that despite our differences, we can all enjoy art.

Cai: Be a friend, not a savior

Yingying Cai, Columnist February 23, 2018

I still remember when I first visited the Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry's Men's Shelter. The coordinator of volunteers warned me over and over again not to come alone or by public transportation. “Are...

Revenge of the Student Information System

Jason Richards, Columnist February 23, 2018

If you, as a Case Western Reserve University student, were asked which of CWRU’s websites brought the most frustration to your academics on campus, your answer would probably be the Student Information...

Nunnery: Finding a balance in social life pays off

Anthony Nunnery, Columnist February 23, 2018

If you take a chance to ask your professors about their college experience, many will tell you that it was the best time of their lives. In most cases, I don’t think the professors accredit this to classes...

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