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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

Learn, love, lead while at CWRU

Josh Lehrer April 22, 2016

I write this as I ready myself to end my undergraduate journey at Case Western Reserve University. It is quite a bittersweet feeling as I consider CWRU my true home and where I emerged as a young adult. First,...

Gender Stereotypes Upheld by Greek Recruitment

Monica Hiller April 22, 2016

Recruitment for fraternities and sororities at Case Western Reserve University have very different rules, practices and focuses. Sororities go through what is called “Formal Recruitment,” where women...

About the Tobacco Free Policy

Krishna Mahadevan April 22, 2016

In response to an opinion piece in the April 15 issue of The Observer by Kate Rasberry on the proposed Tobacco-Free Policy. The author of the opinion piece on the tobacco-free policy begins with a misleading...

Editorial: Referendum too close to go tobacco free

Editorial Board April 15, 2016

The decision that sits before the Board of Trustees is simple: Case Western Reserve University should not go tobacco free. The Undergraduate Student Government’s (USG) referendum results were inconclusive;...

Abetting hypocrisy: Financial aid policy exposes need for revisions

Ryan Cleary April 15, 2016

Earlier this year, Case Western Reserve University announced an interest in adopting a need-aware admissions policy to meet 100 percent of student financial need. While it cannot be said whether the...

Rasberry: The punitive effects of the new “tobacco-free”

Kate Raspberry April 15, 2016

If you haven’t heard of the tobacco-free referendum that was voted upon by the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) on March 29, 2016, you should be at least be aware of the impacts of this policy....

O’Keeffe: The pushes and pulls of Greek Week

Heather O'Keeffe April 15, 2016

I love Greek Week. As a retired three-sport high school athlete, I miss the regular competition of yesteryear. The healthy competition that Greek Week is structured upon makes it one of my favorite...

Holcomb: SAGES is failing but is needed

Chandler, Holdcomb April 15, 2016

College is a time for intellectual exploration. While courses required for majors are important for this, many simply reinforce similar skill sets and mentalities. SAGES takes a general education approach...

Piñatas, a popular Mexican resturant located on Euclid Avenue. The apartments that will replace the resturant may be great for students looking for housing, but wont integrate and build the surrounding community and CWRU.

Assmus: Building community around campus

Abby Assmus April 15, 2016

Two weeks ago, I walked down Euclid with a friend, looking forward to getting a margarita while taking a study break at Piñatas. Once we got there, it didn't look like anyone was inside, and it appeared...

Chakraborty: Female students shouldn’t excuse harassment

Ankita Chakraborty April 15, 2016

My friend and I had a routine we followed this semester: after class we would meet up at an establishment to eat and chat. Initially this started off fine; the employees were pleasant and we had a...

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