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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Cai: Has colonialism become a culture?

Yingying Cai, Columnist February 9, 2018

When I came back from the study abroad program in India, a heated debate took place during my group’s post-trip meeting. Some of us brought up that when we were visiting an orphanage, a little girl...

Nunnery: Diversity is the step forward, not the end goal​

Anthony Nunnery, Columnist February 9, 2018

To better understand what diversity should be like, it might help to think of it as a five-star restaurant: You have to take in what it has to offer to have a significant experience from diversity. Diversity...

Richards: The real technological revolution

Jason Richards, Columnist February 2, 2018

I’m sure you can remember a time when someone told you to put your phone away to pay attention, like that strict high school teacher who thought using a phone in class was on par with texting and driving....

Pushing yourself can have big rewards. Seeing this beautiful view of Yosemite National Park would not have been possible without a tough climb.

Faccenda: Don’t shy away from physical challenges

Alexandra Faccenda, Opinion Editor February 2, 2018

Growing up, I was surrounded by siblings who were always trying to push their bodies to the breaking point. A storm during the yearly beach vacation was an opportunity to see who was fearless enough to...

Editorial: The importance of action in feminism

February 2, 2018

It’s time to talk about feminism. On our campus, we spend a lot of time talking about the right words to use when discussing feminism, and how to avoid more passive forms of sexism. These conversations...

Ltte: Unintentional divisiveness: In response to the column on politics in the family

Steve Kerby February 2, 2018

Many of the sentiments expressed by the Mr. Cannon in his recent opinion piece, “Thoughts on overcoming toxic family relationships during the holidays” are the spectre of divisiveness that looms from...

CWRU students are banned from carrying Mace on campus, so it doesnt make sense that its sold in our campus bookstore.

Kadlec: We should be allowed to carry pepper spray

Hanna Kadlec, Columnist February 2, 2018

It seems that we can't get a break. Two weeks into the semester, our phones have already begun dinging with security alerts. More than a handful of students have been robbed or approached within the last...

This inner city scene represents the majority of Cleveland better than University Circle does. CWRU students need to pay more attention to Clevelands underprivileged communities.

Discover, reconnect with the reality of Cleveland

Christopher Alan Cannon, Columnist February 2, 2018

Case Western Reserve University is tucked between some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the United States. Behind the art museums or the national acclaim of Playhouse Square exists an entirely different...

Kim: Bite the bulletin, it’s two minutes to midnight

Won Hee Kim, Columnist February 2, 2018

It is 11:58 p.m. and you have to submit an assignment by midnight. Only “you” is the human race, “midnight” is the annihilation of the human race and “assignment” encompasses all the reasonable...

Mukhi: Navigating fraternity rush

Zubair Mukhi, Columnist February 2, 2018

I didn’t plan on rushing for a fraternity when I came to college. However, I attended fraternity rush events during my first semester. The allure of free food was too great, and as I spent time talking...

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