The Observer

Moran: Recruitment is changing from bad to better

Taylor Moran, Director of Business Operations • January 15, 2016

I didn’t have some fairy tale recruitment. It was bitter and it sucked. I hated nearly every second of it and no one could pay me enough to repeat the four days of pure emotional hell that was. However...

Stroud: Every Syrian refugee welcomed is a terrorism recruitment rejected

Austin Stroud • December 4, 2015

Exactly three weeks ago, coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) shocked the globe. These dramatic events grabbed the world’s attention, and in doing...

Lehrer: The Obama era’s reflection on race

Josh Lehrer • December 4, 2015

Let it be clear: racism and its tragic consequences remain pervasive throughout the United States. However, there are legitimate grounds for rejoice as President Barack Obama begins his last year in the...

O’Keeffe: Education is a right, not a privelege

Heather O'Keeffe • December 4, 2015

Following World War II, the United Nations compiled The Universal Declaration of Human Rights to create universal protection of fundamental human rights. Article 26 of this declaration regards education....

Miles: Don’t repeat history by denying refugees

Danny Miles • December 4, 2015

There is a relatively famous quip about the Internet, which is generally referred to as Godwin's Law. It states, "As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or...

Eckert: Know your mental health, options for treatment

Brian Eckert • December 4, 2015

Mental health has been a social topic that is much too frequently put on the back burner. Millions of people suffer from mental illness not only in America, but across the world. Mental illness affects...

Kirkland: My message to El Salvador’s Minister of Justice

Jazmine Kirkland • November 20, 2015

After suffering a rapid and unresting serious pain at work, Teodora del Carmen Vásquez suffered a stillbirth in 2007. According to Amnesty International, she was arrested by police in El Salvador while...

Menon: Growing in college is tale of talking emotions

Arundhati Menon • November 20, 2015

It all started last week when I picked up the syllabus to chart out a schedule to study for my chemistry final exam, and realized that I would be done with finals a little before halfway through December....

Lehrer: The Obama era and its looming legacy for America

Josh Lehrer • November 20, 2015

For someone who others allege is not a United States citizen, President Barack Obama has definitely left his mark in American history. When evaluating any presidency, it is best to wait for his tenure...

Assmus: ‘Politically correct’ really is about being respectful

Abby Assmus • November 20, 2015

As the holidays approach, so does the media frenzy over them. Many stores are decked out in Christmas decorations and most places are already playing Christmas music even though it is not even Thanksgiving...