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USG can fund LGBT Center curtains

USG can fund LGBT Center curtains

Kate Rasberry March 25, 2016

The Tinkham Veale University Center is well-known for three things: (1) the strange mix of vendors inside where meal swipes are only accepted after lunch hours, (2) being a glamour shot spot for sponsors...

Miles: Sanders, not stifled, burns forward

Danny Miles March 18, 2016

On the night of March 8, thousands of political spectators across the country were left with mouths agape when Bernie Sanders (49.8 percent) won the Michigan Democratic primary over Hillary Clinton (48.3...

The USG office in the Tinkham Veale University Center.

Stroud: USG All Caucus Forum commendable, can improve

Austin Stroud March 18, 2016

On Feb. 23 Case Western Reserve University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held its first All Caucus Forum. The turnout was less than optimal and reflects the substantial work needed in order...

Chakraborty: Donald Trump isn’t the problem, it’s lingering racism

Ankita Chakraborty March 18, 2016

Donald Trump is criticized for being racist, xenophobic and overtly hateful toward certain groups. However, the amount of support he is getting here in America, from a society that is touted to be “progressive”...

Recycling and garbage cans at the Tinkham Veale University Center. Decisions made concerning the enviroment can be made in more places and more often than generally thought.

O’Keeffe: Keep it green while you travel

Heather O'Keeffe March 18, 2016

While eating my way south of the Mason-Dixon Line on spring break, I couldn’t help but realize the waste and excess traveling incurs. Between linens, fuel, Styrofoam to-go cups and soda bottles,...

Under President Barbara R. Snyder, CWRU has seen an increase in admissions applications and progressive projects.

Lehrer: A moment to praise CWRU’s president, Barbara Snyder

Josh Lehrer March 18, 2016

Through the title, I’m sure it is clear, you’ll realize that this piece is an offering support to the figurehead here at Case Western Reserve University, President Barbara R. Snyder. Through observations...

Those who have privilege should stop deciding what is offensive to those without privilege.

Moran: Please stop talking

Taylor Moran, Director of Business Operations March 18, 2016

Quick fact: I’m black, or at least half of me is. I remember hearing the phrase “You can’t say black, that’s offensive” often as a child. So often that I would start referring to myself...

Take a day to relax over Spring Break

Abby Assmus March 11, 2016

It is already past the midpoint of Spring Break. While meant to give time off and be a time of relaxation, it can often turn into just another week of school work. Unfortunately, many professors seem...

Chakraborty: What Kesha’s ruling means for abuse victims

Ankita Chakraborty February 26, 2016

If you’ve been following at the news recently, you probably heard about Kesha’s court case along with the trending #FreeKesha. Friday, Feb. 19, the Manhattan Supreme Court ruled that Kesha could not...

A sunny sky over Freiberger Field in the middle of winter on Feb. 21. High grounds secret gives hope even when things are at thier bleakest.

Holcomb: Lessons in love from a lawnchair

Chandler Holcomb February 26, 2016

When I was six years old I fell in love. Of course this was long before I began lounging in lawn chairs pondering such abstract things. The concept of love never even crossed my mind at the tender age...

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