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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

Rutecki: CWRU should embrace ideological diversity, including conservatives

Paul Rutecki, Columnist February 10, 2017

It is a blessing that our school showcases diversity in many ways. As a Case Western Reserve University student, I have the privilege of interacting with and meeting other students from various states,...

Kolison: My experience with university counseling

Stephen Kolison, Columnist February 10, 2017

From the day that we are born, we are given a physician to make sure that we are growing up healthy and strong. We get a physical every year. Every six months we go to the dentist to be reminded that we...

Jawhari: Trump isn’t the end of the world, just U.S exceptionalism

Sarah Jawhari, Columnist February 10, 2017

The United States has forfeited its rank as leader of the free world. It is not incongruous to propose that we may no longer have a seat in the entire free empire. This is not a sneaking suspicion or defamatory...

Edmonds: Put the Phones Down

McCoy Edmonds, Columnist February 3, 2017

The other day as I was waiting in the typical long line at Wade Commons office, I reflexively reached for my phone. I stopped, hand midway into my pocket, when I looked up and saw every other person in...

Bennett: How Social Media Changed Activism

Edward C. Bennett, Jr., Columnist February 3, 2017

Everyone has their favorite source of news information on social media, whether it is Shaun King, Linda Sarsour, The Root or even Fox News. The people who post always seem to know the right things we want...

Taleb: On the Immigration Ban, by an American Muslim

Nardine Taleb, Columnist February 3, 2017

I often think about who I would be now if my grandfather had not immigrated to the United States 43 years ago. We all know a similar immigrant story: Immigrant moves here, wants his or her kids to speak...

Barrett: The intricacies of the Constitution, Trump’s executive order

Eva Barrett, Columnist February 3, 2017

It has undeniably been a busy first week or so for President Donald Trump, and trying to keep up can be exhausting. Since its release last Friday, President Trump’s executive order on immigration and...

Brogan: Fear and loathing in the 21st Century

John Brogan, Columnist February 3, 2017

Hunter Thompson, a political columnist and prominent author in the late 20th century, wrote extensively on the federal government over the course of decades. One of his most famous battles was with Richard...

Qosja: Oscar nominations surpass expectations, more diverse

Kevin Qosja, Columnist February 3, 2017

It’s that time of year again. The nominations for the 89th Academy Awards have been released. The general public is disappointed that their favorite mainstream movies did not get any recognition outside...

Miles: Remember those who defended the refugees

Danny Miles, Columnist February 3, 2017

The events that have occurred over the first days of Donald Trump’s presidency have served a heaping portion of chaos and fear. As President Trump begins to fulfill his campaign promises, which critics...

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