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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

Pietrow: How Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment impacts the United States

Pietrow: How Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment impacts the United States

David Pietrow, Staff Columnist September 21, 2018

The Supreme Court of the United States is arguably the most important institution in the country. It dictates the legality of the law itself and represents the highest legal authority in the country. As...

Botox, drama in California: A review of “The Real Housewives of Orange County”

Botox, drama in California: A review of “The Real Housewives of Orange County”

Sophia Yakumithis, News Editor September 21, 2018

If you’re a potential suitor, please note that I am not my politics. Now, let’s discuss some serious issues: “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” I have been a fan since season four, and...

Playlist of the Week

Playlist of the Week

Kyle Smith, Staff Reporter September 21, 2018

Grow your scruffiest beard, and put on your starchiest pair of blue jeans. On Saturday, Sept. 22, the Student Sustainability Council and the Farm Administration are putting on Case Western Reserve University’s...

Winter highlights Spartan teamwork in double overtime thriller

Winter highlights Spartan teamwork in double overtime thriller

David Chang, Staff Reporter September 14, 2018

Although the next season of Game of Thrones won’t premiere until the spring of next year,  third-year midfielder Garrett Winter let the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes know that winter was coming. The...

Playlist of the Week

Playlist of the Week

Kyle Smith, Staff Reporter September 14, 2018

Gray clouds have rolled in and the rains have started. Fall is on the way, and that means months of dreary wet and cold. But summer is not over until Sept. 22, so in the meantime, enjoy the last few drops...

Omar Sosa on the meaning of jazz, his upcoming album

Omar Sosa on the meaning of jazz, his upcoming album

Matt Hooke, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 14, 2018

What is jazz? Is it a swinging rhythm? Is it a big band wailing on standards? Is it a piano trio in Little Italy? For seven-time Grammy nominee Omar Sosa the answer is simple. Jazz is freedom. “Jazz...

The fantasy of Peter Kavinsky

The fantasy of Peter Kavinsky

Emily Young, Copy Editor/Guest Columnist September 14, 2018

Peter Kavinsky: the internet’s newest boyfriend and romantic lead of Netflix’s “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” Since its release on Aug. 17, the movie has become wildly popular, earning...

First-year soccer player values faith and food

First-year soccer player values faith and food

Niko Kamlet, Staff Reporter September 14, 2018

First-year defender Maria Prokos is enjoying her first season as a member of the Case Western Reserve University women’s soccer team. Prokos loves spending time with and getting to know her teammates....

CWRU falls in recent undergraduate rankings

CWRU falls in recent undergraduate rankings

Sophia Yakumithis, News Editor September 14, 2018

In U.S. News & World Report’s recently published 2019 Best Colleges lists, Case Western Reserve University came in at No. 42 for National Universities, a considerable dip from last year’s position...

Wilson: The justice in banning Jones

Wilson: The justice in banning Jones

Peter Wilson, Staff Columnist September 14, 2018

“Sandy Hook pretty much didn’t happen,” according to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, host of Infowars. Jones has also claimed that the Sept. 11 attacks were “staged” or that they were “inside...

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