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

Editor’s Note: The Observer helped me find my way at CWRU

Editor’s Note: The Observer helped me find my way at CWRU

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor April 28, 2023

The Class of 2023 began our time at Case Western Reserve University in fall 2019 not knowing how good we had it. While much of this is likely nostalgia, I remember just how exciting early freshman life...

Discussing Refugees on Record and why student publications are vital to counterbalancing mass media

Carsten Torgeson, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

I do not think I am alone in saying that the world, as depicted by revenue-motivated mainstream media, can be overwhelming. The news, in an effort to cover the spectacle of human suffering en masse, ultimately...

Editorial: Dear Class of 2027

Editorial Board April 28, 2023

As the Class of 2023 gets ready to graduate, so does the Class of 2027, just in a different capacity. This year’s graduates of Case Western Reserve University are leaving after their own unusual college...

Like music? Try metal!

Snehal Choudhury, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

It’s nearing finals week again, typically characterized by students—often running on Dunkin’ and very little sleep—scrambling to relearn a boatload of class material they might’ve forgotten during...

How to change someone’s mind—and when you shouldn’t

Milo Vetter, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

By now, most people at Case Western Reserve University are aware of the street preachers who took to Euclid Avenue last week. Everyone has their own reactions to the situation, but what really struck me...

Stay strong till the very end

Beau Bilinovich, Development Editor April 28, 2023

Well, here we are: the end of the semester and another year at Case Western Reserve University. As I’m sure most people can relate to, this semester has been one long, arduous battle. Homework has kept...

Editorial: How Cleveland is leading the way in the fight against climate change

Editorial: How Cleveland is leading the way in the fight against climate change

Editorial Board April 21, 2023

As this year’s Earth Day approaches, it’s incredibly easy to fall down the rabbit hole of climate doom. Corporations continue to take minimal steps to change their wasteful ways and national governments...

Always a victim? You’re likely the problem

Enya Eettickal, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

A big part of friendship is sharing stories of hardship and seeking advice or support. Personally, I think there’s something special in the shared emotional reactions of a group when listening to one...

Why CoHo has got to go: A critique of BookTok sensation Colleen Hoover

Rebecca Warber, Contributing Writer April 21, 2023

Shock rang through the BookTok community when author Colleen Hoover announced casting decisions for the “It Ends With Us” screen adaptation. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are currently set to play...

Fashion woes: A long road to sustainability

Fashion woes: A long road to sustainability

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager April 21, 2023

There are countless fashion brands that promote their sustainability efforts. “Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We’re #2” is the tagline from the fashion brand Reformation. Rent the...

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