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

Editorial: President Kaler has created far more division than USG ever could

Editorial Board November 11, 2022

The priority of any university president should be to look out for the safety of their student body. President Eric Kaler flagrantly disregarded that notion when he decided to label our Undergraduate Student...

Editorial: Ohio’s Supreme Court elections are critical, even if they are partisan

Editorial: Ohio’s Supreme Court elections are critical, even if they are partisan

November 4, 2022

In July 2021, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation making it so that party affiliations for higher court judicial candidates would be shown on the ballot in general elections. Prior to this bill, Ohio...

Editorial: The “Halloweekend” may be what we all need

Editorial Board October 28, 2022

It is, yet again, that time of the semester when everything feels a bit hopeless. We are at the highpoint of schoolwork so far, the weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter. This sentiment...

Editorial: We need to talk about CWRU’s budget

Editorial Board October 14, 2022

By most measures, Case Western Reserve University is in a pretty good financial position. Since President Barbara Snyder’s “Forward Thinking” campaign raised $1.82 billion for the university, CWRU...

Editorial: CWRU’s alumni association is lacking

Editorial Board October 7, 2022

Though we sometimes forget, there are thousands upon thousands of people who graduated from Case Western Reserve University out there. While we prepare for job and graduate school applications, most of...

Editorial: We all could use a little break outside of school

Editorial Board September 30, 2022

It’s the time of year that we all dread and one that we always lament about: the first wave of presentations, exams and papers has arrived and students are struggling. We aren’t here to scold you if...

Editorial: CWRU administration is ignoring the living conditions of current students

Editorial: CWRU administration is ignoring the living conditions of current students

Editorial Board September 23, 2022

Between new residential halls and renovations to the Case Quad and research buildings, the physical expansion of Case Western Reserve University is well underway. While this is beneficial for future students...

Editorial: CWRU administration’s apathetic attitude toward COVID-19 is worrying

Editorial Board September 16, 2022

As we get into the swing of the semester, we can’t forget that COVID-19 still exists. This year, Case Western Reserve University’s administration relaxed guidelines and recommendations surrounding...

Editorial: CWRU’s on-campus transportation must be reformed

Editorial Board September 9, 2022

On-campus transportation at Case Western Reserve University is unreliable, as we all know. Work has been done over the years to improve it but it is still not good enough. Students rely on the shuttles...

Editorial: Addressing President Kaler’s welcome-back email

Editorial Board September 2, 2022

On Aug. 29, President Eric Kaler sent out an email welcoming us back to Case Western Reserve University. Kaler stated that CWRU’s three priorities are “to elevate academic excellence, expand our research...

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