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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

Jawhari: Floss, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs

Sarah Jawhari, Columnist August 20, 2016

Patients lie. Some more than others. In 2008 a survey found that four in 10 patients stretched the truth when in the dental chair. Patients lie because they do not want to be judged, lectured or perceived...

Chowdhury: Things you should do while at CWRU

Nusaiba Chowdhury, Columnist August 20, 2016

As a graduate student who just got my diploma from Case Western Reserve University in Medical Anthropology, I feel confident in saying that I have learned a lesson or two in the last four years. Here...

Assmus: Improve campus security year-round

Abby Assmus, Columnist August 20, 2016

Before the start of the Republican National Convention in which hundreds of “peace officers” were housed on campus, President Barbara R. Snyder sent out an email to the student body. She explained...

Miles: Brexit and You: Global Implications

Daniel Miles July 23, 2016

Brexit has been on the world's collective mind lately. Great Britain's vote to exit the European Union has shocked world leaders and markets, resulting in an immediate plunge in the pound's value and a...

Assmus: Cleveland celebration shows need for more public transport

Abby Assmus July 23, 2016

Cleveland, the city commonly called the “mistake on the lake” and as a cursed sports town, with a 52 year major league sports victory drought, finally had something to celebrate when the Cavaliers...

Moran: What the new defense bill means for feminists

Taylor Moran, Executive Editor July 23, 2016

I, like many other people, do not particularly like the Draft and the idea of people serving in the military against their will. That being said, the new defense bill that the Senate just passed made me...

Taleb: What the Cavaliers win really means for Cleveland and the world

Nardine Taleb, Opinion Editor June 23, 2016

The buzz really started at one minute and nine seconds, after the score was locked 89 – 89. There was this calm sense, at least in the Quicken Loans Arena, that anything could happen in the next minute...

Assmus: Keeping busy throughout the summer

Abigail Assmus June 23, 2016

Summer is typically a time of year everyone looks forward to because of the break from school and the few months there is warm weather in Cleveland. This break always meant no responsibilities such as...

Chakraborty: Not Enough Publicity for Zika Virus

Ankita Chakraborty June 23, 2016

You may have heard recently of the Zika virus. It is spreading rampantly, and healthcare experts have been issuing warnings nonstop about being wary of the disease. It is well known that the Zika virus...

Taleb: To the LGBTQIA person working at the sandwich stand

Nardine Taleb, Opinion Editor June 20, 2016

To the LGBTQIA person working at the sandwich stand, When I noticed you watching me, I thought you hated me. I was afraid to come over and ask for my order. How could I, when along with my hijab I was...

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