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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Semester Grades

April 22, 2016

Case Western Reserve University students will be surprised to find that they earned at least one F this semester due to lack of participation. Despite the fact that the Undergraduate Student Government...

Do things your own way

Daniel Miles April 22, 2016

Every academic guide I've ever read offers the same kinds of tips to improve your study habits. Make a checklist. Pace yourself. Be sure to take breaks. These are probably helpful to a lot of people, but...

What CWRU taught me

Anna Galipo April 22, 2016

When I first arrived at Case Western Reserve University back in 2012, I had no idea what I was in for. I came here when I was 17, and I chose to enroll mostly because of the scholarships I was offered....

Voicing Your Opinions

Rachael Pollak, Guest Columnist April 22, 2016

Last semester a few students founded “Israel’s CWRU,” a student organization dedicated to educating the Case Western Reserve University community about Israel and the current conflict in the Middle...

A few words for the outgoing transfer students

Kate Rasberry April 22, 2016

While we bid farewell to our beloved seniors and other graduating students, I’d like to take a minute to say farewell to a group of students that will also leave Case Western Reserve University this...

Dear CWRU

Heather O’Keeffe April 22, 2016

A common thread among students on our campus is complaining in “sCWRUed” solidarity. I, for one, have rued our catering services and academic rigor throughout my four years here. But the truth is,...

Learn, love, lead while at CWRU

Josh Lehrer April 22, 2016

I write this as I ready myself to end my undergraduate journey at Case Western Reserve University. It is quite a bittersweet feeling as I consider CWRU my true home and where I emerged as a young adult. First,...

Gender Stereotypes Upheld by Greek Recruitment

Monica Hiller April 22, 2016

Recruitment for fraternities and sororities at Case Western Reserve University have very different rules, practices and focuses. Sororities go through what is called “Formal Recruitment,” where women...

About the Tobacco Free Policy

Krishna Mahadevan April 22, 2016

In response to an opinion piece in the April 15 issue of The Observer by Kate Rasberry on the proposed Tobacco-Free Policy. The author of the opinion piece on the tobacco-free policy begins with a misleading...

Editorial: Referendum too close to go tobacco free

Editorial Board April 15, 2016

The decision that sits before the Board of Trustees is simple: Case Western Reserve University should not go tobacco free. The Undergraduate Student Government’s (USG) referendum results were inconclusive;...

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