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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Make the price worth prize

Make the price worth prize

Taylor Moran, Director of Business Operation March 25, 2016

Recently I filled out an application for a leadership award. I was nominated solely for my work here at The Observer, but the second page of the application asked me to list three activities that I did....

Enable advisors, assign them wisely

Enable advisors, assign them wisely

Anna Galipo March 25, 2016

Since I’ve been an undergraduate student at Case Western Reserve University, I have heard countless stories of students being advised incorrectly. Whether it’s a change in class numbers that requires...

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...

Each current umbrella group at the SEC level would correspond to the following pillars in the proposed plan. Other than University Media Board, all umbrellas correspond to more than one pillar, making the proposed reform overly complicated.

Let’s not further complicate student group funding

March 18, 2016

We drew a diagram (above) displaying the proposed Student Executive Council (SEC) restructure plan. Are you a bit confused by it? Because we were at first. The SEC Reform Task Force shouldn’t offer...

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...

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