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Editorial: Campus activism can succeed, but must tango with student workloads

Editorial Board November 20, 2015

In the dusty yearbook archives of the University Media Board office, photos featured 1970s protesters thrusting picket signs into the air. This was a common occurrence in Case Western Reserve University’s...

Assmus: ‘Politically correct’ really is about being respectful

Abby Assmus November 20, 2015

As the holidays approach, so does the media frenzy over them. Many stores are decked out in Christmas decorations and most places are already playing Christmas music even though it is not even Thanksgiving...

Crime at CWRU: Opinions

Crime at CWRU: Opinions

Kushagra Gupta, Opinion Editor November 13, 2015

Normally, The Observer's columnists write on topics of their choosing. This week, instead, columnists banded together and some chose to deliberate on crime at Case Western Reserve University. Students...

Murphy: CWRU needs suicide crisis chat line

Kaitlin Murphy November 13, 2015

To the editor, I’m writing to respond to your article, “Suicide prevention grant shines light on campus mental health,” Nov. 6, 2015. Suicide prevention requires much more than funding; it...

Adler and Pomerantz: Isaeli-Latino cook-off was a savory success

Talia Adler and Hannah Pomerantz November 13, 2015

To the editor, I am writing to you to bring to light some important aspects of change evident on campus. The Case Western Reserve University’s mission statement reads, “CWRU improves and enriches...

Amin: Don’t switch to need aware admissions

Unnati Amin November 13, 2015

To the editor, Changing admissions from need-blind to need-aware would be a detriment to the culture and the educational experience of the entire student population. The diversity of the intimate Case...

Eckert: Know yourself, services that can help

Eckert: Know yourself, services that can help

Brian Eckert November 13, 2015

I have never witnessed or been the victim of crime on campus or anywhere. Given that I’m 6’4” and started offensive and defensive line for three and a half years of high school, it’s clear I’m...

Lehrer: Common sense keeps students safe

Lehrer: Common sense keeps students safe

Josh Lehrer November 13, 2015

Simply put, crime is not as prevalent an issue at Case Western Reserve University as some contend. Barely any crime legitimately happens “on campus.” Indeed Hessler and other locations are technically...

Rasberry: Reduce crime via proactive action

Rasberry: Reduce crime via proactive action

Kate Rasberry November 13, 2015

Crime, while little, is still an issue that occurs on and around campus and needs to be addressed by Case Western Reserve University and its students. Granted we’ve implemented more police officers on...

Holcomb: Don’t shelter students

Holcomb: Don’t shelter students

Chandler Holcomb November 13, 2015

Last year at Case Western Reserve University, an exceedingly dull and unattractive metallic grey and blue security tower was erected directly outside my room’s window before my very eyes. Its purpose...

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