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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

The Observer endorses Gray, Goldberg for USG elections

Editorial Board April 5, 2016

For the past several years, The Observer has endorsed candidates running for positions in the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) executive elections, which will run April 6th and 7th. Students can...

Students studying in Kelvin Smith Library. To succeed, take care of yourself.

Miles: Catch a breath, take a day

Danny Miles April 1, 2016

It's that time of the semester again: Spring break has been over for a little while, and that fresh burst of energy has all but dissipated. The professors are gearing up for the next round of exams...

Editorial: IFC/Panhel should create a committee to allot rollover

Editorial: IFC/Panhel should create a committee to allot rollover

Editorial Board April 1, 2016

Imagine that you were handed $66,000 and were able to use it to improve the Tinkham Veale University Center (TVUC). What would you do? This decision currently sits before the presidents of the Interfraternity...

Bianco: USG should clarify election bylaws for one-candidate races

Julia Bianco, Director of Web and Multimedia April 1, 2016

The fact that there is only one candidate running for the president and vice president of finance positions for next year’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is a problem within itself; even with...

Hirshon: KSL is looking forward to growth

Arnold Hirshon April 1, 2016

I would like to extend my thanks to Austin Stroud for his article in last week’s issue of The Observer, “KSL, campus need smarter study spaces.” Feedback such as his is essential as we constantly...

The University Housing budget for 2016 made available by the Residence Hall Association.

Robinson and Dupuis: We expect improved transparency, communication

To the editor, As the Executive President and President-elect of the Residence Hall Association (RHA), we are writing this letter on behalf of our organization and the residents we represent. Earlier...

A bench on Euclid Avenue near Thwing Center. Society should support and correct, not shun, as a means of justice.

Lehrer: Seeing, then experiencing, misplaced justice

Josh Lehrer April 1, 2016

The way the United States’ justice system accomplishes corrections and punishments is a topic that needs discussion on a national scale. But imagine my surprise when I saw the detrimental effects of...

Chakraborty: Terror, not regional intimacy, should kindle empathy

Ankita Chakraborty April 1, 2016

A rise in terror attacks recently has led to an outpouring of support for the areas affected by them. However it is obvious that certain countries receive more attention and overt sympathy than others....

Flowers blooming on trees outside of Severance Hall. Spring is here and the last stretch of the semester is in sight.

Eckert: Spring is here, you’re almost there

Brian Eckert April 1, 2016

In last week’s issue, the thought of spring and the end of the year was brought up in the article “Rounding Third”. It was a great piece and very inspirational for the bogged down student dying for...

Ryave: An open letter to Demetri Martin

Daniel Ryave April 1, 2016

Dear Demetri Martin, I want to start by thanking you for performing at Case Western Reserve University. You told so many hilarious jokes and undoubtedly made the night special for many people in attendance....

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