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Gender Stereotypes Upheld by Greek Recruitment

Monica Hiller April 22, 2016

Recruitment for fraternities and sororities at Case Western Reserve University have very different rules, practices and focuses. Sororities go through what is called “Formal Recruitment,” where women...

About the Tobacco Free Policy

Krishna Mahadevan April 22, 2016

In response to an opinion piece in the April 15 issue of The Observer by Kate Rasberry on the proposed Tobacco-Free Policy. The author of the opinion piece on the tobacco-free policy begins with a misleading...

In response to a skit by the Phi Delta Theta fraternity in the Greek Week Variety Show

April 14, 2016

Editor’s Note: The following letter was sent to The Observer on Tuesday, April 12 at 1:38 p.m. and was made publicly available the same day. Those authors requested that students email latinosinsolidarity@gmail.com...

Oldham and Belli: In response to the Latinx open letter

Will Oldham and Gina Belli April 14, 2016

Editor’s Note: The following letter was sent to the Greek community on Tuesday, April 12, at 6:40 p.m. The Observer received it on the same day. To the Case Western Reserve University community,...

Hodowanec: Use Greek rollover to create memorial

Andrew Hodowanec April 8, 2016

To the editor, In response to last week’s article “Greek rollover seeks project with student life impact” detailing approximately $66,000 in rollover money earmarked for student improvements and...

Hirshon: KSL is looking forward to growth

Arnold Hirshon April 1, 2016

I would like to extend my thanks to Austin Stroud for his article in last week’s issue of The Observer, “KSL, campus need smarter study spaces.” Feedback such as his is essential as we constantly...

The University Housing budget for 2016 made available by the Residence Hall Association.

Robinson and Dupuis: We expect improved transparency, communication

To the editor, As the Executive President and President-elect of the Residence Hall Association (RHA), we are writing this letter on behalf of our organization and the residents we represent. Earlier...

Ryave: An open letter to Demetri Martin

Daniel Ryave April 1, 2016

Dear Demetri Martin, I want to start by thanking you for performing at Case Western Reserve University. You told so many hilarious jokes and undoubtedly made the night special for many people in attendance....

Kerby: In response to “Please stop talking”

Steve Kerby April 1, 2016

Taylor Moran's opinion piece on offensive words and privilege raises several interesting points, which I agree with for the most part. There is one section, though, that surprised me to no end. About halfway...

Uncomplicating student group funding

Andrew Hodowanec March 25, 2016

To the editor, I would like to thank The Observer for your continuing coverage of the Student Executive Council (SEC) reform process and for offering feedback on the draft proposal presented at the...

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