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Editorial: Changes to Commuter Lounge first step in inclusivity

September 15, 2017

It might be a relatively small, hidden space, but the recently renovated Commuter Lounge is a big deal for many students. The lounge was refurbished with new armchairs and ottomans and is located in...

Taekman: Hurricane Irma: meme with caution

Sarah Taekman, Columnist September 15, 2017

There’s something ironic in the president claiming global warming is a hoax, and for the planet to simultaneously set itself on fire and start pumping out hurricane after hurricane. You’ve heard...

Etokebe: CWRU’s posting policy: The chill pill to freedom of expression

Koko Etokebe, Guest Columnist September 15, 2017

According to Yale University political science lecturer Jim Sleeper, undergraduate universities are “civil societies on training wheels” within the “guardrails and guidance that are set by deans...

Eckert: Save the planet: every action counts

Brian Eckert, Columnist September 15, 2017

It’s no longer a question of whether or not the climate has been affected by humans, with the primary causes of this change being our excessive pollution and abuse of the environment. The recent natural...

Avolio: Disaster coverage ignores the West Coast

Madison Avolio, News Designer September 15, 2017

On Tuesday, Sept. 5 I opened my social media accounts to see that fires were blazing near my hometown in southwest Washington. Fire has been burning about 60 miles away from my home and ash is raining...

Mukhi: An ode to think[box]

Zubair Mukhi, Columnist September 15, 2017

The corridor connecting this building to Veale Center smells like wood. There’s a pizza vending machine. The outside of the building looks like a layered barcode. There’s only one place on campus...

Salm: Stress relief is imperative in an increasingly competitive society

Maeve Salm, Columnist September 15, 2017

Challenges encountered in life are frequently met with the body’s natural fight-or-flight response to unfamiliar or troublesome circumstances—stress. For a few decades, scientists have associated unhealthy...

Editorial: Keep the diversity, inclusivity evolution going on campus

September 8, 2017

We’ve seen significant strides in the past few years toward a more diverse and inclusive campus. Initiatives such as Diversity 360, the Menstrual Health Task Force and the creation of the Undergraduate...

Martz: Choose the right location to maximize study success

Paulina Martz, Columnist September 8, 2017

So you’ve finally stopped procrastinating and you’re ready to actually do some work. The question is, where? There are lots of places to study on Case Western Reserve University’s campus, and...

Avolio: Syllabus stress shouldn’t sink the first week of classes

Madison Avolio, News Designer September 8, 2017

As the days of summer ticked away, I anxiously awaited the posting of syllabi. As a person taking 22 credits, I knew I needed to organize my schedule as quickly as possible before things got really hectic. In...

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