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Consumers R Us

Hannah Johnson, Contributing Writer March 3, 2023

If you’re chronically online like me, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about self-care.  Maybe you’ve heard that self-care is reading, applying a face mask, shopping, pilates, ice rollers,...

The importance of communication in recycling

Salsabeel Salem, Contributing Writer March 3, 2023

Reduce, reuse, recycle—we’ve all chanted this phrase in elementary school or during a sporadic environmentalist push for sustainability. But to embody this three-word saying everytime we approach the...

Experience doesn’t pay the bills

Cailee Zeraat, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

Many college students are asked, “What are you going to do in the future?”  For most people at university, finding a job is an essential part of transitioning into a totally independent, adult...

Likable or credible? What are you really looking for?

Enya Eetickal, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

There’s no drama like kid drama. That's something I’m reminded of every time I find myself babysitting. The intensity with which children war over who gets to be the mom when playing house or the ways...

Achieving greatness with public education

Catherine Choi, Layout Designer February 24, 2023

Many don’t realize that public education is under the state's control, not the federal government's. States control school budgets and what academic programs and requirements to impose on students. Because...

Don’t put J.K. Rowling in a box

Carsten Torgeson, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

J.K. Rowling has been under fire for transphobia since late 2019. Since then, she has enraged much of her fan base by clarifying and defending many of her positions. Her successes have become understood...

The jury—holding power beyond that one can bear

Catherine Choi, Layout Designer February 17, 2023

TW: Sexual Assault   In “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, Tom Robinson was put on trial for allegedly raping Mayella Ewell. Though it was evident that Robinson was innocent both to...

Cocky or confident?

Enya Eettickal, Staff Writer February 17, 2023

As a member of the mock trial team here at Case Western Reserve University, I spend much of my time—namely weekends—with some very big personalities from all over the country. A significant part of...

Why internet boycotts don’t work

Why internet boycotts don’t work

Milo Vetter, Staff Writer February 17, 2023

On Jan. 12, the TV show “Velma” was released on HBO Max to almost universally negative reviews. The show currently stands at a 41% critic score and a 7% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which really...

California’s crisis: why the state needs to rethink its water infrastructure

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager February 17, 2023

Last month, California was slammed with severe storms and torrential rains, causing flooding, mudslides, power outages and deaths. It was record-breaking; San Francisco experienced its wettest 10-day period...

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