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Heather O’Keeffe: Rethinking the student-athlete education

Heather O'Keeffe September 18, 2015

Professional athletes are gods among mortals. They are stronger, faster and more skilled than us normal human beings. Usain Bolt’s speed is astounding, LeBron James’ skill is riveting and Serena Williams’...

Heather OKeeffe: Up against the pillars of our nation, a reminder that diversity is imperative

Heather O’Keeffe: Up against the pillars of our nation, a reminder that diversity is imperative

Heather O’Keeffe September 4, 2015

Like many students last Thursday, I saw Hillary Clinton grace Freiberger Field. My friends and I staked out a spot in the second row, happy to skip classes to see an experienced politician and accomplished...

Welcome to the campus we all secretly love

Heather O’Keeffe August 21, 2015

Freshman, welcome to Case Western Reserve University! Home of the Spartans, crippling homework loads, nerds galore, mediocre nightlife (at best), horrible weather and a poorly planned university center! You...

The single social media story is hazardous

Heather O'Keeffe August 12, 2015

Besides featuring in Beyonce’s “***Flawless”, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a prominent feminist, accomplished writer and frequent lecturer. Her 2013 TEDx talk, “We should all be feminists,” caught...

On the toilet: unwelcome, automatic splashes are just that

Heather O'Keefe July 24, 2015

If there is one thing I cannot stand it is hypersensitive, hyperactive automatic toilets. Some toilets are activated by the slightest tiptoe of a neutrino: they go off when you open the door, sit down,...

On Independence Day, were you Team USA?

Heather O'Keefe July 9, 2015

Last weekend was a great time to be American. Following a festive Saturday celebrating the 239th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, Team USA surged to a historic third World...

Soccer’s grass ceiling

Heather O'Keefe June 23, 2015

The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup is in full force. Beginning June 6, two weeks of exciting group play have come and gone with 16 of the 24 teams earning a spot in the round. The number of teams in the...

Where is the grass greener?

Heather O'Keefe June 9, 2015

I’ve taken my talents to Wisconsin for the summer. The draw of in-state tuition and a state school experience has led me to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. For those of you who worship The Ohio...

Thinking beyond the possible? Part two

Heather O'Keeffe May 27, 2015

“Think beyond the possible.” It’s the catchphrase emblazoned on every student’s first Case Western Reserve University shirt. It’s the Kool-Aid we all drink. In terms of research, CWRU is pushing...

The cost of a costume party

Heather O’Keeffe April 17, 2015

College and parties are like peas and carrots: They are an inevitable combination. Parties can be fun and all, but costume parties are where it’s at. Costume parties encourage creativity and are a...

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