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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

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...

You could be invested in fossil fuels and not know it: CWRU’s partnership with PNC Bank

Sedona Jolly, Contributing Writer December 1, 2023

Each year during Discover Week, a truck sits on Bellflower Road directly in front of the entrance of Tinkham Veale University Center—except instead of selling food it sells bank accounts. PNC Bank partners...

AI is ushering in the next wave of music, for better or for worse

AI is ushering in the next wave of music, for better or for worse

Jessica Kwasny, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has reached the music industry, and it won’t be a fleeting phenomenon. Chart-topping rapper Bad Bunny is one the most recent high-profile artists to address the consequences...

Why every student should study abroad: From the perspective of a study-abroad alum

Connor Flores, Contributing Writer November 17, 2023

Last semester, I embarked on a transformative journey to Vienna. While I was unaware at the time, the four months that I spent abroad was the greatest experience of my life. Although I knew that studying...

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