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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: Why we need to participate in the upcoming US presidential election

Editorial Board October 11, 2024

The vice presidential debate last week marked a milestone on the roadmap to selecting the next president and vice president of the United States. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance held...

Editorial: Cleveland is for car thieves

Editorial: Cleveland is for car thieves

Editorial Board October 4, 2024

On Sept. 23, the campus community was informed that a Jeep Grand Cherokee was stolen from Case Western Reserve University Lot 42. And this isn’t an isolated event. Before this, the community was notified...

Editorial: The importance of taking breaks

Editorial: The importance of taking breaks

Editorial Board September 26, 2024

As we end off the fifth week of classes, we’re finishing up the first exams of the semester. If you’re a new college student, you may be worried about how much harder your exams were compared to tests...

Editorial: Student Employment has a backlog—how does this affect students?

Editorial Board September 20, 2024

Historically, the beginning of the Case Western Reserve University school year starts off with a delay in student employee payments. However, this year’s delay is anticipated to be much greater than...

Editorial: Supporting college journalists: The Observer is not The Daily

Editorial Board September 13, 2024

As Case Western Reserve University’s student-run newspaper, we—The Observer—are dedicated to representing and uplifting the community and student voices. We feel it is our duty as the school newspaper...

Editorial: CWRU can't beat the heat

Editorial: CWRU can’t beat the heat

Editorial Board September 6, 2024

Most of us know the first-year living experience. A lot of us look fondly back on it. And even more of us wonder how in the world the university got away with sticking us in housing without air conditioning....

Editorial: Don't panic if the Student Activities Fair didn't go according to plan

Editorial: Don’t panic if the Student Activities Fair didn’t go according to plan

Editorial Board August 30, 2024

Starting a new school year can be stressful no matter what year you’re in, but for a first-year, in particular, it can be a lot to process. It’s likely you’re excited to meet new people, go to classes...

Editorial: CWRU’s restrictive new protesting policy hinders civic engagement on campus

Editorial: CWRU’s restrictive new protesting policy hinders civic engagement on campus

Editorial Board August 23, 2024

For the past several months, the Case Western Reserve University student body has received multiple emails from President Eric Kaler regarding student protests about the Israel-Hamas war. His most recent...

Editorial: Dear Class of 2028

Editorial: Dear Class of 2028

Editorial Board April 26, 2024

To Case Western Reserve University’s incoming Class of 2028: You are in a remarkable position to enact change at CWRU. Let the Editorial Board explain why. In November of 2022, President Eric Kaler...

The Observer's endorsements for the 2024 USG elections

The Observer’s endorsements for the 2024 USG elections

Editorial Board April 17, 2024

As the school year comes to a close, it’s time to talk about the upcoming elections for the Undergraduate Student Government (USG). USG is the main student advocacy body for undergraduate students at...

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