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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

Rasberry: A teetotaler’s take on college alcohol culture

Kate Rasberry February 19, 2016

Alcohol culture can be a persistent hellish nightmare for teetotalers (those who make a personal choice not to drink) like myself. I am not of legal drinking age, but it isn’t hard for anyone my age...

The wind turbine near the Veale Center is used for research on campus.

Miles: Don’t support blocking Obama’s “Clean Power Plan”

Danny Miles February 19, 2016

Those that follow environmental issues are likely well-aware of the climate talks held in Paris last December. President Barack Obama, as well as numerous other world leaders, met in France at a United...

Strosacker Auditorium contains no security cameras, which are useful to identify thieves.

Editorial: CWRU should pay for security cameras in Strosacker

Editorial Board February 19, 2016

The campus buildings on the quads are safe, right? The idea that there is a Case Western Reserve University building that isn’t watched over by CWRU security or the university’s police department...

Eckert: College admissions process shouldn’t be taxing

Brian Eckert February 19, 2016

In last week’s column I discussed a new project headed by Harvard Graduate School of Education titled Turning the Tide. Through this project, the supporters are attempting to relieve some of the stress...

Stroud: Slippery thoughts for slushy sidewalks

Austin Stroud February 19, 2016

Wednesday, Feb. 10, as the snow piled down hard at Case Western Reserve University, little seemed to be done in an effort to prevent the immediate effects it would have on campus. As I trudged through...

Gurian: An open letter to our Greek men

James Gurian February 19, 2016

Recently, at Beta Theta Pi’s national president’s training, one chapter president suggested to the room that “it’s easy to say, like, at least we don’t pee on our pledges.” I struggled to keep...

Gupta: A new blueprint for greenie routes

Kushagra Gupta, Opinion Editor February 19, 2016

Campus transportation on grounds that extends slightly over a mile should not be the impossible task that it’s now made out to be. The idea that Case Western Reserve University students should wait for...

Smoking is prohibited in buildings on campus, a policy that may soon extend outside too.

Holcomb: Tobacco ban would be unenforceable

Chandler Holcomb February 19, 2016

The number of colleges opting to ban smoking on campus has been rising in the past few years. The idea is to limit risks associated with public smoking like second hand smoke and foster a cultural shift...

The Common Application is currently the most widely accepted application by universities.

Eckert: College admissions decisions should weigh service higher

Brian Eckert February 12, 2016

The college application process can be one of the most stress-inducing periods in a student’s life. Trying to pack four years of accomplishments and honors into one single application isn’t an easy...

Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson in the 2012 film, Marvel's The Avengers.

Assmus: Hollywood, not Oscars, truly unwilling to enact reel equality

Abby Assmus February 12, 2016

As a movie fan of many genres and types of movies, from historical to animated features, award shows can be a fun thing to look forward to annually. The Academy Awards, one of the “biggest” movie awards,...

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