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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

What public schools should teach and how difficult they should be

Catherine Choi, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

As a student who was homeschooled and attended school in South Korea for ten years, I was surprised by how dramatically different public school experiences could be depending on where you live and what...

Editorial: President Kaler and his administration claim commitment to freedom of expression. In truth, they make it worse

Editorial: President Kaler and his administration claim commitment to freedom of expression. In truth, they make it worse

Editorial Board November 15, 2024

Note: This editorial was written by three student leaders of University Media Board (UMB) organizations. They do not speak on behalf of their respective organizations or UMB as a whole but wish to highlight...

LTTE: A tribute to Doc Oc

Chris Butler, Senior Instructor November 15, 2024

Many of you walk by the Doc Oc sculpture sitting on the bench in front of Adelbert Hall. You might not realize who he was or why there is a sculpture. Professor Ignacio Ocasio, better known as “Doc Oc,”...

Another presidential election, still no woman president

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager November 15, 2024

On Nov. 6, Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. Americans chose a twice-impeached convicted felon with no regard for the Constitution to lead the country. A man who openly idolizes Adolf Hitler...

Chat, AI is kind of ruining social media…

Chat, AI is kind of ruining social media…

Hannah Johnson, Opinion Editor November 15, 2024

The other day I stumbled across a video essay about the nightmare trio of YouTube—MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI—discussing their new product Lunchly, a Lunchables knockoff. In the podcast, KSI mentioned...

LTTE: My response to Professor Geller

Thomas Kim Hill, Contributing Writer November 8, 2024

In response to my Oct. 11 LTTE in The Observer criticizing an LTTE by Professor Jay Geller on the conflict in Israel-Palestine, which he wrote earlier this year, he says that he appreciates my taking time...

Editorial: Elect to manage your stress

Editorial: Elect to manage your stress

Editorial Board November 8, 2024

This past week marked the end of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, with the popular vote and Electoral College selecting former President Donald Trump to serve for the upcoming term. Leading up to the...

Live off campus, be independent and enjoy life

Catherine Choi, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

At the start of college, students are excited to move out of their parents’ houses to be on their own. However, this excitement soon turns into disappointment once they realize that there are still rules...

Why do more Muslim men than women attend Friday prayer?

Salsabeel Salem, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

“Let’s talk about the importance of saying as-salamu alaykum,” Professor Ramez Islambouli states as he begins his Khutbah, commencing what is known as Jummah. Every Friday, students, doctors and...

Starbucks sales are stirring up trouble: Can the coffee giant brew up a comeback?

Starbucks sales are stirring up trouble: Can the coffee giant brew up a comeback?

Katharina Staehr, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

When I used to step into Starbucks, I felt like I was being transported to another place. Inside, the smell of freshly roasted beans suffused the air. The rhythmic whirr of espresso machines at work was...

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