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Recycling and garbage cans at the Tinkham Veale University Center. Decisions made concerning the enviroment can be made in more places and more often than generally thought.

O’Keeffe: Keep it green while you travel

Heather O'Keeffe March 18, 2016

While eating my way south of the Mason-Dixon Line on spring break, I couldn’t help but realize the waste and excess traveling incurs. Between linens, fuel, Styrofoam to-go cups and soda bottles,...

Under President Barbara R. Snyder, CWRU has seen an increase in admissions applications and progressive projects.

Lehrer: A moment to praise CWRU’s president, Barbara Snyder

Josh Lehrer March 18, 2016

Through the title, I’m sure it is clear, you’ll realize that this piece is an offering support to the figurehead here at Case Western Reserve University, President Barbara R. Snyder. Through observations...

Each current umbrella group at the SEC level would correspond to the following pillars in the proposed plan. Other than University Media Board, all umbrellas correspond to more than one pillar, making the proposed reform overly complicated.

Let’s not further complicate student group funding

March 18, 2016

We drew a diagram (above) displaying the proposed Student Executive Council (SEC) restructure plan. Are you a bit confused by it? Because we were at first. The SEC Reform Task Force shouldn’t offer...

Those who have privilege should stop deciding what is offensive to those without privilege.

Moran: Please stop talking

Taylor Moran, Director of Business Operations March 18, 2016

Quick fact: I’m black, or at least half of me is. I remember hearing the phrase “You can’t say black, that’s offensive” often as a child. So often that I would start referring to myself...

Take a day to relax over Spring Break

Abby Assmus March 11, 2016

It is already past the midpoint of Spring Break. While meant to give time off and be a time of relaxation, it can often turn into just another week of school work. Unfortunately, many professors seem...

Editorial: Our take on Thwings identity crisis

Editorial: Our take on Thwing’s identity crisis

Editorial Board February 26, 2016

The construction for the Microsoft HoloLens classroom behind Thwing Center, near the entrance to the Tinkham Veale University Center has been going on for months. Not long ago, the situation was reversed;...

Chakraborty: What Kesha’s ruling means for abuse victims

Ankita Chakraborty February 26, 2016

If you’ve been following at the news recently, you probably heard about Kesha’s court case along with the trending #FreeKesha. Friday, Feb. 19, the Manhattan Supreme Court ruled that Kesha could not...

A sunny sky over Freiberger Field in the middle of winter on Feb. 21. High grounds secret gives hope even when things are at thier bleakest.

Holcomb: Lessons in love from a lawnchair

Chandler Holcomb February 26, 2016

When I was six years old I fell in love. Of course this was long before I began lounging in lawn chairs pondering such abstract things. The concept of love never even crossed my mind at the tender age...

Spring Break is coming up on Mar. 5. The week off is a great chance for students to expierence things outside their comfort zone.

O’Keeffe: Is youth wasted on the young?

Heather O'Keeffe February 26, 2016

My dad likes to facetiously exclaim, “Youth is wasted on the young.” It’s a clever statement that claims youths take for granted their health, opportunities, energy, vibrancy, lack of responsibilities...

Stone: Identifying as trans, performing the role, are different situations

Jillian Stone February 26, 2016

I am writing in response to the article, “Student performers shine at Drag Ball.” I have attended CWRU Drag Ball three years in a row, once as an audience member and twice now as a competitor. To...

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