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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

Strosacker Auditorium does not contain any security cameras, but does contain the Film Society’s office which was robbed. From any angle, Film Society should not have to pay for locks and cameras.

Rasberry: Pay for security in Strosacker

Kate Rasberry February 26, 2016

Recently, there was an unfortunate theft of $200 in Case Western Reserve University Film Society’s office, located in Strosacker auditorium. The robbery in of itself is saddening to hear. Increasingly...

The new donation system gives CWRU an edge when it comes to attracting students.

Eckert: New donation system helps student scholarships

Brian Eckert February 26, 2016

In the last issue of The Observer, there was an article titled “Scholarships get personal.” This story discussed an addition to Case Western Reserve University’s policy on scholarships. There is...

A poster in a bathroom on the first floor of Thwing. Sexual assualt is continuing a problem at CWRU, but many are working programs that hope to reduce the number of assualts and help victims.

Lehrer: On sexual assault on campus

Josh Lehrer February 26, 2016

There are a vast array of problems across American society associated with sexual misconduct and sexual assault; I’m hoping we all are ever so aware of this. In recent years, there has been a national...

Rasberry: A teetotaler’s take on college alcohol culture

Kate Rasberry February 19, 2016

Alcohol culture can be a persistent hellish nightmare for teetotalers (those who make a personal choice not to drink) like myself. I am not of legal drinking age, but it isn’t hard for anyone my age...

The wind turbine near the Veale Center is used for research on campus.

Miles: Don’t support blocking Obama’s “Clean Power Plan”

Danny Miles February 19, 2016

Those that follow environmental issues are likely well-aware of the climate talks held in Paris last December. President Barack Obama, as well as numerous other world leaders, met in France at a United...

Eckert: College admissions process shouldn’t be taxing

Brian Eckert February 19, 2016

In last week’s column I discussed a new project headed by Harvard Graduate School of Education titled Turning the Tide. Through this project, the supporters are attempting to relieve some of the stress...

Stroud: Slippery thoughts for slushy sidewalks

Austin Stroud February 19, 2016

Wednesday, Feb. 10, as the snow piled down hard at Case Western Reserve University, little seemed to be done in an effort to prevent the immediate effects it would have on campus. As I trudged through...

Gupta: A new blueprint for greenie routes

Kushagra Gupta, Opinion Editor February 19, 2016

Campus transportation on grounds that extends slightly over a mile should not be the impossible task that it’s now made out to be. The idea that Case Western Reserve University students should wait for...

Smoking is prohibited in buildings on campus, a policy that may soon extend outside too.

Holcomb: Tobacco ban would be unenforceable

Chandler Holcomb February 19, 2016

The number of colleges opting to ban smoking on campus has been rising in the past few years. The idea is to limit risks associated with public smoking like second hand smoke and foster a cultural shift...

The Common Application is currently the most widely accepted application by universities.

Eckert: College admissions decisions should weigh service higher

Brian Eckert February 12, 2016

The college application process can be one of the most stress-inducing periods in a student’s life. Trying to pack four years of accomplishments and honors into one single application isn’t an easy...

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