Skip to Main Content
Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

"Money, money, money must be funny in the rich man's world"

“Money, money, money must be funny in the rich man’s world”

Catherine Choi, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

With the development of stock markets and other forms of asset markets, putting most of one’s income in a savings account instead of investing became a foolish practice. With e-commerce and technology,...

The war on higher education threatens economic prosperity and manifests the rise of totalitarianism

Addison Miller, Contributing Writer March 28, 2025

On March 19, the Ohio House of Representatives threatened to undermine Ohio’s public higher education system by passing Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), sponsored by State Sen. Jerry Cirino. Its passage in the...

More than a fast: What Ramadan teaches us all

Salsabeel Salem, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

Eid is soon. In the next couple of days, families from all around the globe will gather to break their fast for the last time, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. As dates and desserts decorate...

LTTE: Concerning the 11 indicted individuals and 1948

Thomas Kim Hill, Contributing Writer March 28, 2025

In 1952, Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion offered Albert Einstein the presidency of the new State of Israel. The 11 individuals just indicted by Cleveland prosecutors should take note.  Einstein rejected...

“I need background noise”

Editorial Board March 28, 2025

Even Case Western Reserve University students need to take a break from the academic grind every once in a while. This break likely includes a date with an array of snacks and the latest TV show everyone’s...

You’re not better than everyone else because you’re a celebrity

Catherine Choi, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

As much as we care about the works of public figures, we care about their private lives. Owing to the development of technology and media, it has become easier for us to observe celebrities through photos...

The policing of protest: How much right does our government have to control freedom of expression?

Editorial Board March 21, 2025

Democracy is defined as a form of government that gives power to the people. But a democracy in which you can get expelled or deported for speaking out against the flawed policies of your country doesn’t...

Ozempilemma OR Ozempedemic

Ozempilemma OR Ozempedemic

Afshan Ara, Contributing Writer March 21, 2025

Ozempic's introduction to the weight-loss drug market was supposed to be a fresh and hopeful arrival for people struggling with type 2 diabetes. When the drug gained FDA approval for diabetes management,...

Pre-med, pre-law, pre-burnout?

Pre-med, pre-law, pre-burnout?

Katharina Staehr, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Picture this: the pre-PhD engineering student lining up summer internships with reputable automobile companies, the pre-med student juggling hospice volunteering with bench research and the pre-law student...

Editorial: Leading with integrity: Our commitment to factual, impactful and ethical journalism

Editorial: Leading with integrity: Our commitment to factual, impactful and ethical journalism

Editorial Board February 28, 2025

As Case Western Reserve University’s student-led newspaper, The Observer strives to report on topics pertaining to the community. And, during this precarious time, it is more important than ever before...

Load More Stories