Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Editor’s Note: CWRU needs to invest in campus security

Taylor Moran, Executive Editor May 14, 2016

The entire Case Western Reserve University community received a security alert on May 10 informing us that a student had been robbed, possibly at gunpoint, in the Rockefeller Physics Building. I was utterly...

The university did not properly inform us of Adam Savage’s visit

Karthik Mohanarangan May 7, 2016

The university informing no one of Adam Savage's presence is a colossal misstep, especially on the campus of a school that touts itself as an engineering school. Yes, there was a Daily article and...

Holcomb: CWRU Tuition Increases

Chandler Holcomb April 29, 2016

As my days left at CWRU dwindle to an end, I find myself in a period of deep reflection. I have grown a great deal over the course of my formal education. There is a strange mix of trepidation and excitement...

The value of learning at CWRU

Abigail Assmus April 22, 2016

There are many things that people don’t like about Case Western Reserve University. Often, these views are expressed here in the opinion section, as writers give their opinions about issues on campus...

Semester Grades

April 22, 2016

Case Western Reserve University students will be surprised to find that they earned at least one F this semester due to lack of participation. Despite the fact that the Undergraduate Student Government...

Do things your own way

Daniel Miles April 22, 2016

Every academic guide I've ever read offers the same kinds of tips to improve your study habits. Make a checklist. Pace yourself. Be sure to take breaks. These are probably helpful to a lot of people, but...

What CWRU taught me

Anna Galipo April 22, 2016

When I first arrived at Case Western Reserve University back in 2012, I had no idea what I was in for. I came here when I was 17, and I chose to enroll mostly because of the scholarships I was offered....

Voicing Your Opinions

Rachael Pollak, Guest Columnist April 22, 2016

Last semester a few students founded “Israel’s CWRU,” a student organization dedicated to educating the Case Western Reserve University community about Israel and the current conflict in the Middle...

A few words for the outgoing transfer students

Kate Rasberry April 22, 2016

While we bid farewell to our beloved seniors and other graduating students, I’d like to take a minute to say farewell to a group of students that will also leave Case Western Reserve University this...

Dear CWRU

Heather O'Keeffe April 22, 2016

A common thread among students on our campus is complaining in “sCWRUed” solidarity. I, for one, have rued our catering services and academic rigor throughout my four years here. But the truth is,...

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