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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

Maintenance issues are constant in CWRU resident halls. In a scenario that has become too normal, a kitchen drawer recently filled with dirty sink water as a result of a broken sink pipe in a Village House 2 suite (pictured above).

Editorial: The deteriorating state of CWRU residential housing: An urgent call for action

Editorial Board April 7, 2023

Residential housing at Case Western Reserve University has always been less than ideal, with CWRU students often having maintenance problems in their aging living spaces. However, as the years have gone...

Working against the demands of a fast-paced world

Beau Bilinovich, Development Editor April 7, 2023

The final few weeks after returning from spring break are always the hardest: assignments pile up, exams wreck havoc on sleep schedules, registering for classes for next semester becomes a constant worry....

The post-pandemic existence: Are we ready for it?

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager April 7, 2023

If the maskless and much-envied crowds at Taylor Swift’s concerts are any indication, COVID-19 has left the building. But then again, Swifties would risk the plague to watch her sing. In bustling airports,...

It’s time to let go

Enya Eettickal, Staff Writer April 7, 2023

Have you had a conversation with a five-year-old recently? Well, as a babysitter for all my little cousins, I have. And let me tell you, it’s an experience every single time. Between their fantasies...

CWRU spring admission: Not worth the wait

Rebecca Warber, Contributing Writer April 7, 2023

In early April of my senior year of high school, I received what was, at the time, an exciting offer of belated spring admission to Case Western Reserve University. The acceptance letter saved me from...

Are sports stars and celebrities really overpaid?

Catherine Choi, Layout Designer March 31, 2023

Athletes and celebrities earn a fortune each year for all the work they do. Although only the top 1% of athletes and actors enjoy such prosperity, the public often questions whether they deserve that much...

AI’s threat to writing

Carsten Torgeson, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI)—specifically OpenAI’s Chat GPT—may improve the quality of life for some, but it is also a weighty source of concern for many others. Though its potential...

CWRU, what the “Heck” is your problem?

Enya Eettickal, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

On March 24, I and evidently more than 1,800 other Case Western Reserve students went to watch the Spring Comedian, Colin Jost. As a passive viewer of Saturday Night Live (SNL) but a big fan of “Weekend...

Destructive riots broke out in Naples, Italy before a UEFA match between S.C.C. Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt, in a fiery example of fans taking sports too seriously.

Your opponents deserve to win as much as you do

Catherine Choi, Layout Designer March 24, 2023

A civil attitude is necessary to appreciate the value of sports. Fans must respect the other teams as much as they support their favorite team rather than attacking them, which also frequently happens....

Give and Take? It’s not a scale: Transactions and Friendships

Enya Eettickal, Staff Writer March 24, 2023

As someone who is regularly approached for advice, one of the hardest discussions I have with friends is when we debate if a relationship is reciprocal or not. Whether the situation is romantic or platonic,...

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