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The Observer

Kerekes: Despite victories, Cavaliers’ appear vulnerable

Eddie Kerekes, Sports editor April 21, 2017

In the waning seconds of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Indiana Pacers’ guard C.J. Miles put up a potential game-winning shot as 20,562 fans held their breath at Quicken Loans Arena....

Edmonds: Friends can still be made as an upperclassmen

McCoy Edmonds, Columnist April 21, 2017

After New Student Orientation, making new friends can be daunting, but people are much friendlier than we often realize. Winding up a junior or senior without a solid group of friends isn’t a failure,...

Ltte: What the “Biden Rule” means for Supreme Court nominations

Jake Bumgarner April 14, 2017

To the editor, The point of my response today is to clarify some mischaracterizations of what is known as the “Biden Rule,” as well as to offer some opinions on the recent Supreme Court developments....

Taekman: CWRU’s Greek Life doesn’t overwhelm

Sarah Taekman, Staff writer April 14, 2017

Heralding prospective students, while rewarding, is also an exercise in patience. It’s a long two days of shuffling through meal vouchers, guiding the gawking guests around campus, answering the questions—dear...

Assmus: Pepsi and Kendall Jenner’s horrendous mistake

Abby Assmus, Staff writer April 14, 2017

Last week Pepsi released a controversial commercial that was intended to show political movements and engagement through a protest while also selling their product. It was pulled by the company, who also...

Edmonds: Parents need to give students space

McCoy Edmonds, Staff writer April 14, 2017

College for many is a time of increased independence and self-reliance. An education with less structure in a new space and away from parents.  And yet, for some, the parents never really leave. They...

Parr: The pressure of overloading on extracurriculars

Sarah Parr, Social media editor April 14, 2017

As a first-year who likes to dabble in lots of things, adjusting to college’s limitations has been a little odd. Over time, things either change or stay the same. We grow and realize things, even if...

Editorial: The Observer endorses Tooke, Nicholas and Rao for the USG Elections

April 13, 2017

The Observer endorses candidates running in the elections for the Undergraduate Student Government (USG). Elections run from Thursday, April 13 to April 14. Voting can be done through OrgSync. We endorsed...

Kerekes: What’s she doing holding that clipboard?

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor April 7, 2017

Sports have been used as a way to escape everyday life since the time of Ancient Rome. When spectators attend a sporting event, they expect to distance themselves from society’s problems and be entertained....

Rutecki: Why Neil Gorsuch would make a great Supreme Court Justice

Paul Rutecki, Staff Reporter April 7, 2017

Antonin Scalia’s death raised the stakes of the 2016 presidential election significantly. Since Republicans refused to hold a hearing for then-President Barack Obama’s nominee, Merrick Garland, President...

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