Battling commuter student stereotypes
Steven Schoenwald, Running on Fumes
September 17, 2010
One of the main criticisms I hear about commuters is that they don’t get to participate in the “college experience.” The claim is based upon the idea that by living on campus, students mature by learning to be self sufficient. Purchasing food, washing clothes, responsible partying, and other residential...
Editorial: An SEC history lesson
September 17, 2010
Students can rejoice as the second SEC referendum within six months has become yet another one for the history books. But before we commit the Greek Life referendum to the past forever, let’s look at what the Case Western Reserve University campus can learn from recent SEC history. First, we question...
The war in Iraq is over…if you want it
Tiffany Oliver, Sugar in your gas tank
September 10, 2010
I must say when I heard President Obama was giving a speech on the combat situation in Iraq, I was hoping that the situation would change. I thought the man portrayed as the knight in shining armor would vanquish all evil and lead us to the end of an unsuccessful, undeclared, and illegal war in Iraq. The...
Poor of wallet, not of spirit
Gillian Seaman, The Rational Component
September 10, 2010
I will freely admit that, given the obscene amount of homework I am regularly assigned, I don’t have a lot of time to consistently peruse the news. I am much more likely to be found indulging in brain candy by watching the “Jersey Shore” and anything on Bravo than reading the New York Times. But...
Editorial: Halfway to equality for all students
September 10, 2010
Students at Case Western Reserve University are used to thinking globally in classes and as they pursue jobs. Holding a conference call to Buenos Aires or attending a business meeting in Beijing is incredibly simple nowadays, thanks to technology like Skype or Google Phone. However, students seem to...
Letter to the Editor: Stronger SEC commitment to accountability, their constitution needed before they take away Greek Life’s money
September 3, 2010
To the editor: For the past three years as a (non-Greek) Case student, I have entrusted my hundred-plus dollar Student Activity Fee (SAF) to the Student Executive Committee (SEC). Like many other students, I have hoped that they would judiciously divide and supervise the funds among the "big five"...
Editorial: Permanent solutions necessary to protect student safety
September 3, 2010
President Snyder’s e-mail regarding a student hit by a car was a chilling way to start off the academic year here at Case Western Reserve University. Of course, we’re all very relieved that the student had been immediately treated and we hope that he recovers as soon as possible so that he can rejoin...
Letter to the Editor: Proud to be Greek
September 3, 2010
Next week an important decision will be put in front of the student body. Tucked into the freshmen [USG] elections is a referendum that was petitioned for last year. The referendum is to decide whether or not Greek Life on this campus should remain fully funded. Greek Life on this campus is one of...
Rough and tumble: the spirit of Cleveland
Steven Schoenwald, Running on Fumes
September 3, 2010
A few weeks ago I took RTA’s Healthline Transit service over from the main campus of the Cleveland Clinic towards public square. I was planning to meet up with a friend of mine over at Progressive Field to watch the Indians face the White Sox. After purchasing some bagels from a local convenience store,...
Bush who? What the 2003 tax cuts mean for your 2011 job outlook
Mike Yavorsky, Restoring Normalcy
September 3, 2010
I spent the summer in limbo, waiting to see if a job would come through for me. Three months later when it finally did, I was faced with another problem. See, some Case students chose to stay in school over the summer. Others went home and sought employment. And some of those that couldn’t find a job...
