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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

Faccenda: Nothing to lose, everything to gain in undergraduate research

Alexandra Faccenda, Opinion Editor September 1, 2017

To many, the idea of undergraduate research is daunting. Some of us don’t even know what’s going on in our classes. How are we supposed to add anything new to the academic conversation in a given field...

Barrett: Step outside the bubble for the Cleveland mayoral race

Eva Barrett, Columnist September 1, 2017

As the summer comes to a close and we find ourselves preparing for classes to begin, it can be very easy for us students to slip into a comfort zone (what is known here as “the CWRU Bubble”) and become...

Avolio: Housing doesn’t need to be a scarce resource at CWRU

Madison Avolio, News Designer September 1, 2017

A contentious topic of conversation around campus as of late has been housing. Whether students are discussing the furniture, renovations or even being kicked out of Clarke Tower, many are unhappy with...

Mukhi: Orientation: love it, leave it

Zubair Mukhi, Columnist September 1, 2017

Everyone at Case Western Reserve University has some uniting features. We’re all smart, driven individuals who totally have our lives (and sleep schedules) planned. We’re all going to spend far...

Martz: Focus on CWRU-specific residence hall room ideas

Paulina Martz, Columnist September 1, 2017

Now that the Class of 2021 is moved in, everyone here on campus knows the ice-in-your-veins feeling of walking into your residence hall room for the first time and realizing just how small, boring and...

President Snyder’s second message hit and miss takeaways from Charlottesville

Kevin Smith, Executive Editor September 1, 2017

    On Aug. 28, President Barbara Snyder released a second statement about the Unite the Right rally on the University of Virginia’s campus from Aug. 11 to 12, intended to halt the removal...

Case Western Reserve University students should see the Cleveland Orchestra perform because the future of the orchestra itself depends on the younger generation for survival.

Rutecki: Rediscover classical music in Cleveland

Paul Rutecki, Columnist August 25, 2017

A common misconception about classical music among college students is that only serious musicians or senior citizens can enjoy it.  Classical music is just as important to our fast-paced, millennial...

Lowe: No experience necessary

Nicholas Lowe, Columnist August 25, 2017

Since I’ve moved back in, most of my conversations have started with some variation of the same question: “How was your summer?” Usually, someone will tell me about their summer research position,...

Avolio: My hidden insight into SAGES

Madison Avolio, News Designer August 25, 2017

There is a wonderful position in the SAGES office known as Data Entry Assistant. For the past year I have held this very title. This job entails taking all the hand-written surveys that students fill out...

I’m not saying I don’t enjoy “Family Guy” on demand as much as the next person, but it’s important to note the effects that constant binge-watching (and pausing) at our discretion—as well as immediate gratification—can have on our minds, emotions and actions in real life.

Parr: Theater is not “on demand”

Sarah Parr, Social Media Editor August 25, 2017

You don't need me to tell you that some people act like they have never heard of the term "theater etiquette." I've seen and heard some horrific things during live performances, but I want to examine an...

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