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The future of Cleveland lies in our vote

Ashley Chan, Sierra Lipscomb, and Austin Stroud November 2, 2017

Editor’s Note: The Observer only prints opinion pieces written by one author. An exception was made for this piece. If you haven’t already guessed from the litany of lawn signs and barrage of mail...

Stewart: A black veteran’s daughter’s opinion on kneeling for the anthem

Yannique Stewart, Guest columnist November 2, 2017

While reading a recent column by Paul Rutecki titled “Kneeling for the national anthem is disrespectful” I tried to keep an open mind. Unfortunately I found that it deeply upset me, not due to our...

Rutecki: Trump, Paul Manafort and corruption

Paul Rutecki, Columnist November 2, 2017

Like most readers, I was shocked by the Wall Street Journal headline on Monday, Oct. 30: “Former Trump Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort Charged in Russia probe.” The article revealed something I never...

The bike racks at KSL are constantly overloaded with unused bikes. The ongoing problem of abandoned bicycles is difficult to solve.

Richards: Abandoned bicycle f(rust)ration

Jason Richards, Columnist November 2, 2017

The frustration that ensues when putting in all of your effort to wrestle your bike between two others on a bike rack is the bane of owning a bike here at Case Western Reserve University. Besides the adrenaline...

Mukhi: Spending your fall break on campus

Zubair Mukhi, Columnist November 2, 2017

Although many students at Case Western Reserve University went home over fall break, I stayed on campus. It didn’t make sense to travel home, stay there for two days and travel back in a random week...

Martz: Fun fall activities across, near campus

Paulina Martz, Columnist November 2, 2017

As fall approaches, it’s time to discuss which activities are the best to celebrate this most exciting time of year. Case Western Reserve University’s campus offers a lot of fall-specific activities....

Editorial: New shuttle tracking app TransLoc Rider is a welcome upgrade

November 2, 2017

Say good-bye to NextBus and hello to TransLoc Rider, the new shuttle tracking app for campus and the local area. The editorial board believes the switch is an upgrade in every way. TransLoc Rider is...

Why you should rethink your activism

Cameron Childers October 27, 2017

Editor’s Note: Cleveland State University (CSU) President Ronald Berkman issued a follow-up statement to the one discussed in this letter on Oct. 17 expressing his personal outrage over the flier, and...

Stop using free speech to defend your real beliefs

Viral Mistry October 27, 2017

The other day, a flyer was circulated around Cleveland State University’s (CSU) campus hinting at suicide rates among those in the LGBT community, and LGBT members should follow suit. CSU's president...

Kim: Problems with women boycotting Twitter

Won Hee Kim, Columnist October 27, 2017

On Oct. 13, Rose McGowan, actress and feminist activist, inspired a widespread spontaneous 24 hour long boycott of Twitter after the social media service suspended her account. McGowan is a survivor of...

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