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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Let's do it for democracy: The pressing importance of voting

Let’s do it for democracy: The pressing importance of voting

Katharina Staehr, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

On March 19 I walked into a polling station for the first time in my life. As I stepped up to the check-in table, the poll worker asked me, “Are you a first-time voter?” Oddly enough, I hesitated for...

Cleveland’s vision of a “15-minute city” is great for new graduates

Jessica Kwasny, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

On March 15, the Cleveland City Planning Commission unanimously approved two policies that are meant to improve the city’s walkability. By modifying zoning codes and public transportation design standards,...

The unhappiness factor: Why are young people in the US unhappy?

The unhappiness factor: Why are young people in the US unhappy?

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Editor April 5, 2024

Last month, the World Happiness Report for 2024 came out, with Finland crowned as the world’s happiest country for the seventh year in a row. Followed by neighbors Denmark, Iceland and Sweden, the top...

A cargo ship, a doomed bridge and the reason I'm a civil engineer

A cargo ship, a doomed bridge and the reason I’m a civil engineer

Milo Vetter, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, at about 1:30 a.m., a cargo ship about to pass under Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge lost power, causing it to collide with one of the bridge piers. “Collide” is probably...

Caitlin Clark, a leader in the WNBA, continues to be sidelined in the media and in the wallet, receiving a fraction of the compensation of equally talented NBA players.

Caitlin Clark: We know her, we love her but we just can’t pay her

Salsabeel Salem, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

March Madness is upon us. With a projected rise in viewership for this year's women's tournament, all eyes are on star players Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers as their teams face off in the grueling battle...

Laughter is the best medicine: Why every CWRU student should attend stand-up comedy shows

Laughter is the best medicine: Why every CWRU student should attend stand-up comedy shows

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor March 28, 2024

After spring break, college can feel like a whirlwind of never-ending assignments and responsibilities. While going out with friends or watching a movie can be a good way to let go, ever consider going...

How redefining body positivity can lead to happier and healthier lives

How redefining body positivity can lead to happier and healthier lives

Snehal Choudhury, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

Let’s start with a little history about body positivity: It is rooted in 1960s fat acceptance activism and later proliferated in the 2000s on the internet. Back then, it was a seemingly apolitical term...

America and CWRU's parking problem

America and CWRU’s parking problem

Hannah Johnson, Copy Editor March 22, 2024

Over spring break I flew to Washington, D.C. to visit my cousin. The plan was to rent a car to save money and have an easy and convenient transportation experience. As my family checked out the rental...

Eclipsed by clouds: It is too soon to get hyped

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Editor March 22, 2024

As you have probably already heard, on April 8, North America will experience a total solar eclipse—and this year, Cleveland is right in its path. From 1:59 p.m. to 4:29 p.m., the city will experience...

Why reading hard books is important, despite how difficult it can be

Milo Vetter, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

In middle school and high school, your teachers probably encouraged you to seek out primary sources, which are original accounts of a topic, as opposed to secondary sources, which are retellings or summaries...

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