The Observer

Miles: Ever-present Trump’s clever vanishing act

Daniel Miles • February 5, 2016

The Republican Party held its latest debate on the night of Jan. 28. Seven of the leading candidates for the presidential nomination were present, but one was conspicuously absent, and he made sure everyone...

Holcomb: ‘Sugar babies’ are escorts, not in relationships

Chandler Holcomb • February 5, 2016

In this technological era we live in, the pervasive power of the internet has undoubtedly influenced relationships, dating and even love. Computers are now commonplace and the digital landscape they’ve...

Lehrer: The scariest, truly dangerous candidate is not Trump

Josh Lehrer • February 5, 2016

Yep, that’s right. It is the guy who took Iowa in stride: Republican junior senator from Texas Ted Cruz. Despite being the favorite, at least for the time being, among the Republican candidates,...

Editorial: Pijan awards meant to build community, now restrictive instead

Observer Staff • January 29, 2016

A lack of inclusivity is something the University frowns upon here on campus. The extracurriculars you take part in or what you do with your free time is not a cause for ostracism at Case Western Reserve...

Lehrer: A new age of diversity and inclusion at CWRU

Josh Lehrer • January 29, 2016

After many, many years of planning, coordination between various organizations, fundraising and construction, the long-awaited new Cleveland Hillel Foundation building has been opened. Dubbed the Albert...

O’Keeffe: Students seeking justice promotion must follow Stevenson’s words closely

Heather O'Keeffe • January 29, 2016

Last week Bryan Stevenson, lawyer and executive director of the Equal Justice Institute, delivered a stirring speech for MLK Convocation. At times funny, others teary eyed and always powerful, Stevenson’s...

Assmus: Trust a graduate, appreciate skills learned in undergraduate classes

Abby Assmus • January 29, 2016

There are many classes and assignments that seem pointless and invaluable during one’s undergraduate time. At Case Western Reserve University, for many, the SAGES program is like this, and many people...

Stroud: Future CWRU diversity lies in numbers of past

Austin Stroud • January 29, 2016

Anyone who missed the MLK Convocation on Jan. 22 was absent for something truly inspirational. From the opening musical presentation by Case Western Reserve University’s gospel choir, Voices of Glory,...

McKenna: Students were not truly heard during tobacco-free policy debate

Mike McKenna • January 22, 2016

In a Letter to the Editor last week, Vice President of Student Affairs Lou Stark strongly criticized our coverage of the Faculty Senate’s vote to make the campus tobacco-free. Our front page article...

Miles: Calm heads make diplomacy work towards peace

Danny Miles • January 22, 2016

In 2015 the United States and other nations struck a nuclear deal with Iran. The deal was one of the most discussed political events of the year: Some view it as a major achievement of diplomacy in our...