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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 romanticization of school is a double-edged sword

Hannah Johnson, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

“Who cares if I’m pretty if I fail my finals?” It’s likely you may have seen this quote attached to vision boards, scribbled in daily affirmations, or referenced like the Bible by online study...

A different perspective on body positivity

Catherine Choi, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

The body positive trend is seeking to combat discrimination and stereotypes based on weight and aims to help people feel comfortable about their unique body shape. Such a trend has contributed to identifying...

The most valuable lesson you can learn from a major in engineering

The most valuable lesson you can learn from a major in engineering

Milo Vetter, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

Engineering education has a problem—an apathy problem. This apathy varies, of course, but especially in the classes more focused on math and theory, students treat engineering education as a pill they...

Editorial: Dare to tackle the unfamiliar

Editorial: Dare to tackle the unfamiliar

Editorial Board February 2, 2024

Case Western Reserve University students come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Some of us are local to the state of Ohio, some are from other states and some even are from countries on the other...

BookTok or BookToxic?

BookTok or BookToxic?

Katharina Staehr, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

With little to do over winter break, I turned to avid reading to fight off my boredom. And indeed, I was entertained by the bubbling BookTok community, only to find Sally Rooney’s “Normal People”...

Starbucks: Brewing controversy instead of coffee

Salsabeel Salem, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

I am a chronic coffee drinker. My day starts with a freshly brewed 20-ounce cup of black coffee that I make from the comfort of my dorm. It's the perfect amount of caffeine to get me through the morning....

Editorial: Finding your place in student life

Editorial Board January 26, 2024

Coming back to school after a month-long break can be a drastic transition. Having to get back on track and navigate a new schedule can throw us all for a loop. For Case Western Reserve University’s...

January is National Human Trafficking Prevent Month, and it deserves our attention

Jessica Kwasny, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

Human trafficking is an unpleasant topic, one that few are eager to discuss. However, avoiding the subject only allows it to persist in silence. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month,...

Finding the magic in Hallmark movies

Finding the magic in Hallmark movies

Snehal Choudhury, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

This past winter break, I finally had the chance to catch up on plenty of much-needed, stress-free sleep and mentally recover from a very grueling third semester. But more importantly, our family continued...

Why try Dungeons and Dragons?

Why try Dungeons and Dragons?

David Gentile, Contributing Writer January 19, 2024

Dungeons and Dragons—often shortened to DnD—is a hobby that many people have heard of, but if you have never tried it before, it sounds like something only the most reclusive of individuals play. Oftentimes,...

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