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CWRU’s psychology research desert

Carsten Torgeson, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

“Members of the [Case Western Reserve University] community conduct research daily that makes a lasting difference. But don’t take it from us—the numbers tell our story,” so reads the CWRU’s...

Tech(no)logical advancement in the House of Representatives

Hannah Johnson, Contributing Writer April 14, 2023

In high school, I read the novel ”Next” by Michael Crichton. The book is a wild ride, following multiple characters and plots of talking chimpanzees, humanoid parrots and shape-shifting animals. The...

Maintenance issues are constant in CWRU resident halls. In a scenario that has become too normal, a kitchen drawer recently filled with dirty sink water as a result of a broken sink pipe in a Village House 2 suite (pictured above).

Editorial: The deteriorating state of CWRU residential housing: An urgent call for action

Editorial Board April 7, 2023

Residential housing at Case Western Reserve University has always been less than ideal, with CWRU students often having maintenance problems in their aging living spaces. However, as the years have gone...

Working against the demands of a fast-paced world

Beau Bilinovich, Development Editor April 7, 2023

The final few weeks after returning from spring break are always the hardest: assignments pile up, exams wreck havoc on sleep schedules, registering for classes for next semester becomes a constant worry....

The post-pandemic existence: Are we ready for it?

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager April 7, 2023

If the maskless and much-envied crowds at Taylor Swift’s concerts are any indication, COVID-19 has left the building. But then again, Swifties would risk the plague to watch her sing. In bustling airports,...

It’s time to let go

Enya Eettickal, Staff Writer April 7, 2023

Have you had a conversation with a five-year-old recently? Well, as a babysitter for all my little cousins, I have. And let me tell you, it’s an experience every single time. Between their fantasies...

CWRU spring admission: Not worth the wait

Rebecca Warber, Contributing Writer April 7, 2023

In early April of my senior year of high school, I received what was, at the time, an exciting offer of belated spring admission to Case Western Reserve University. The acceptance letter saved me from...

Are sports stars and celebrities really overpaid?

Catherine Choi, Layout Designer March 31, 2023

Athletes and celebrities earn a fortune each year for all the work they do. Although only the top 1% of athletes and actors enjoy such prosperity, the public often questions whether they deserve that much...

AI’s threat to writing

Carsten Torgeson, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI)—specifically OpenAI’s Chat GPT—may improve the quality of life for some, but it is also a weighty source of concern for many others. Though its potential...

CWRU, what the “Heck” is your problem?

Enya Eettickal, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

On March 24, I and evidently more than 1,800 other Case Western Reserve students went to watch the Spring Comedian, Colin Jost. As a passive viewer of Saturday Night Live (SNL) but a big fan of “Weekend...

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