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While construction on Mather Quad may be a nuisance for students walking to class, it’s something we hope to see more of in future years.

Mather needs a makeover

Editorial Board March 25, 2016

When the provost announced that Yost would be toast in a couple years and that a new sciences building would replace it, we had mixed feelings. We are fortunate to be an innovative community constantly...

KSL, campus need smarter study spaces

KSL, campus need smarter study spaces

Austin Stroud March 25, 2016

The Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) is undoubtedly the student hub for studying at Case Western Reserve University. However, even as it is a premier location to do work and study on campus, there is much room...

A need for spirit and culture on campus

A need for spirit and culture on campus

Ashley Chan March 25, 2016

Here at Case Western Reserve University, we can strive to develop a more welcoming atmosphere by taking advantage of attending more events and being more engaging when tabling. It doesn’t take much to...

A more winter-friendly landscape

A more winter-friendly landscape

Heather O'Keeffe and Natalie Worden March 25, 2016

During the winter months, our campus looks like a desolate wasteland filled with brown, dead-looking deciduous trees and plants. This is super depressing and we need to do something about it. The obvious...

Make the price worth prize

Make the price worth prize

Taylor Moran, Director of Business Operation March 25, 2016

Recently I filled out an application for a leadership award. I was nominated solely for my work here at The Observer, but the second page of the application asked me to list three activities that I did....

Enable advisors, assign them wisely

Enable advisors, assign them wisely

Anna Galipo March 25, 2016

Since I’ve been an undergraduate student at Case Western Reserve University, I have heard countless stories of students being advised incorrectly. Whether it’s a change in class numbers that requires...

USG can fund LGBT Center curtains

USG can fund LGBT Center curtains

Kate Rasberry March 25, 2016

The Tinkham Veale University Center is well-known for three things: (1) the strange mix of vendors inside where meal swipes are only accepted after lunch hours, (2) being a glamour shot spot for sponsors...

Miles: Sanders, not stifled, burns forward

Danny Miles March 18, 2016

On the night of March 8, thousands of political spectators across the country were left with mouths agape when Bernie Sanders (49.8 percent) won the Michigan Democratic primary over Hillary Clinton (48.3...

The USG office in the Tinkham Veale University Center.

Stroud: USG All Caucus Forum commendable, can improve

Austin Stroud March 18, 2016

On Feb. 23 Case Western Reserve University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held its first All Caucus Forum. The turnout was less than optimal and reflects the substantial work needed in order...

Chakraborty: Donald Trump isn’t the problem, it’s lingering racism

Ankita Chakraborty March 18, 2016

Donald Trump is criticized for being racist, xenophobic and overtly hateful toward certain groups. However, the amount of support he is getting here in America, from a society that is touted to be “progressive”...

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