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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

A legacy of lead: How we can contribute to the prevention of lead exposure among Cleveland youth

A legacy of lead: How we can contribute to the prevention of lead exposure among Cleveland youth

Aleksandra Majewski, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

As a child, I remember being overly cautious with wooden pencils because I thought  ingesting one could cause lead poisoning. In middle school, I soon realized that wooden pencils were, in fact, not made...

The real consequences of Trump’s statement on Springfield, Ohio

Zachary Treseler and Darcy Chew September 26, 2024

If you have been online this past week, you’ve probably seen a remixed song of former President Donald Trump’s statement of “they’re eating the dogs, they’re eating the cats” from the last...

Stepping into the right career...

Stepping into the right career…

Catherine Choi, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

As we enter college, we are faced with numerous surprises. The major that we chose may turn out to be nothing like we thought it would be and the career path that we dreamt of since first grade might have...

Jill Stein and the Muslim vote: The risks of single-issue voting in 2024

Salsabeel Salem, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

And just like that, the countdown begins for the 2024 presidential election with headliners Kamala Harris and Donald Trump taking center stage. As the world watches the show with a bucket of popcorn and...

Presidential politics has changed forever—this week's debate proved it

Presidential politics has changed forever—this week’s debate proved it

Milo Vetter, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

Last week was the U.S. presidential election’s first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. It was a critical debate as it allowed Harris redemption for President...

How to protect our wallets in this era of overconsumption

How to protect our wallets in this era of overconsumption

Catherine Choi, Staff Writer September 13, 2024

Every day we are faced with multiple forms of advertisements. Some are as obvious as billboards in Times Square or mailed catalogs, and some are sneaky as influencers promoting items as “viral products”...

The lingering crisis of youth political apathy

The lingering crisis of youth political apathy

Katharina Staehr, Staff Writer September 13, 2024

Before coming back to campus for the new semester, I visited Chicago amid the hustle and bustle of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Red, white and blue flags were hoisted along house facades and...

Sports are much closer to us than we think

Sports are much closer to us than we think

Catherine Choi, Staff Writer September 6, 2024

People value sports in many different ways. Some view it as an opportunity to get a scholarship, and others see it as a career path. Others see it as a way to deliver a message or connect with peers to...

NCT Taeil is a wake up call for the K-pop industry to re-evaluate its practice of fostering parasocial relationships

NCT Taeil is a wake up call for the K-pop industry to re-evaluate its practice of fostering parasocial relationships

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

If you follow K-pop, you have probably heard a piece of horrifying news recently. On Aug. 28, SM Entertainment announced that K-pop group Neo Culture Technology (NCT) member Moon Tae-il would be leaving...

A chronic perfectionist’s guide to perfection

A chronic perfectionist’s guide to perfection

Snehal Choudhury, Staff Writer September 6, 2024

With a new year starting at Case Western Reserve University, many students are pressuring themselves to achieve high GPAs, excel in their extracurriculars and social lives and, most importantly, get that...

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