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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

New year, new laws for Ohio students

Alyssa Wang and Ethan Park January 16, 2026

As we ring in the new year, Governor Mike Dewine has signed new laws to affect the health, finances and education of Ohioans, reshaping policies that will directly impact young adults. These changes include...

The 2025 general election recap

Alyssa Wang, News Editor November 7, 2025

On Nov. 4, millions of Americans nationwide cast their ballot in a highly contested election. During this year’s general election, voters eagerly watched as the counts of many states flowed in, including...

Following a failure by Congress to resolve budget disputes, the U.S. government shut down on Oct. 1.

The US Government has shut down

Olivia Wen, Staff Writer October 10, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the U.S. government shut down due to partisan budget conflicts in Congress. One of the biggest reasons Democrats have contested this year’s budget is due to differing stances on...

Cuyahoga County became the first county in Ohio to ban conversion therapy in September, marking significant progress for the LGBTQ+ community in the Greater Cleveland area.

Cuyahoga County bans conversion therapy

Afshan Ara, Staff Writer October 10, 2025

Cuyahoga County recently became the first and only county in Ohio to ban conversion therapy. While state legislation remains stalled, this will impact the county in which 14% of adolescents identify as...

The future of TikTok and its user base remains uncertain as negotiations continue regarding its ownership.

US investors take control of TikTok

Jacqueline Huh, Contributing Writer October 3, 2025

TikTok, an app owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of controversy in the United States for the past four years due to concerns about user data potentially being accessed by the...

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