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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

How to change someone’s mind—and when you shouldn’t

Milo Vetter, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

By now, most people at Case Western Reserve University are aware of the street preachers who took to Euclid Avenue last week. Everyone has their own reactions to the situation, but what really struck me...

Always a victim? You’re likely the problem

Enya Eettickal, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

A big part of friendship is sharing stories of hardship and seeking advice or support. Personally, I think there’s something special in the shared emotional reactions of a group when listening to one...

Why CoHo has got to go: A critique of BookTok sensation Colleen Hoover

Rebecca Warber, Contributing Writer April 21, 2023

Shock rang through the BookTok community when author Colleen Hoover announced casting decisions for the “It Ends With Us” screen adaptation. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are currently set to play...

Fashion woes: A long road to sustainability

Fashion woes: A long road to sustainability

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager April 21, 2023

There are countless fashion brands that promote their sustainability efforts. “Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We’re #2” is the tagline from the fashion brand Reformation. Rent the...

How to stop procrastinating for finals

Sarah Karkoff, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

As finals season descends upon students, it's always important to have a game plan. However, even the best plans can go by the wayside. Every semester, the detailed plan that I create often gets pushed...

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,...

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