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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

Editorial: The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act makes schools vulnerable

Editorial: The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act makes schools vulnerable

Editorial Board September 12, 2025

On June 27, Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, came into effect. Now that it is here and universities are starting the academic year, the destructive consequences of the law are...

History repeating itself: Public Safety fails to keep us informed, again

History repeating itself: Public Safety fails to keep us informed, again

Editorial Board September 5, 2025

“Shelter in place immediately” flashed across our phone screens last Wednesday around 5:35 p.m. The cause? Case Western Reserve University staff and students were later briefed about a potential shooting...

Editorial: Welcome Class of 2029

Editorial: Welcome Class of 2029

Editorial Board April 25, 2025

To Case Western Reserve University’s incoming Class of 2029: Everyone says it, and you’re probably getting tired of hearing it, but we’re living in uncertain times. As you get ready to step into...

Editorial: Envision Weekend was canceled: What does this mean for underrepresented minorities on campus?

Editorial Board April 11, 2025

On March 27, Envision Weekend leader applicants for the upcoming 2025 summer cycle received an email addressing the cancelation of the weekend-long orientation event. For the past two years, this program...

Editorial: The Observer’s endorsements for the 2025 USG elections

Editorial: The Observer’s endorsements for the 2025 USG elections

Editorial Board April 4, 2025

As we near the final stretch of the school year, it is once again time to partake in the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) elections. USG is Case Western Reserve University’s primary student advocacy...

“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...

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...

Editorial: The humanities degree is in even more trouble with the Trump administration

Editorial: The humanities degree is in even more trouble with the Trump administration

Editorial Board February 21, 2025

President Donald Trump’s administration has enacted many changes recently, one of which points to the potential dismantling of the Department of Education. Yet this does not come as a shock, seeing as...

Disappointing students one general assembly at a time: USG needs a reform

Disappointing students one general assembly at a time: USG needs a reform

Editorial Board February 14, 2025

The mission of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is to serve as a representative voice in university affairs, advocating for the student body by addressing relevant topics, engaging students and...

Editorial: Kaler’s recent emails fail to support CWRU community

Editorial: Kaler’s recent emails fail to support CWRU community

Editorial Board January 31, 2025

At the start of his term in 2021, President Eric Kaler set a precedent of sending emails of support when members of the Case Western Reserve University community were directly or indirectly impacted by...

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