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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

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,...

Editorial: How to get back on track in the new year

Editorial: How to get back on track in the new year

Editorial Board January 19, 2024

The new year is here and we’ve all returned to Case Western Reserve University, our home away from home—flights have finally arrived in Cleveland, winter clothes have been unpacked and classes have...

Surviving the social media craze

Catherine Choi, Staff Writer January 19, 2024

In our society where social media has become so accessible and a good platform to gain exposure, it has become a staple in our lives. Other than the primitive purposes of connecting with others and expressing...

LTTE: From the students of Michael Sachs

CIM Trumpets December 8, 2023

Dear Members of the Board, In recent months, the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) has lost credibility in the world of elite music education. All alumni have been concerned about the institution’s...

Leadership lessons we can learn from sports

Catherine Choi, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

As I attend college, I have faced many challenges where my leadership was put to the test or I was discontent with that of others. As an introvert who does not enjoy being the center of attention, taking...

Bridging realities: Unveiling the urgency to advocate for Palestine

Salsabeel Salem, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

Fractured concrete crashes against the blood-stained pavement as sirens wail for help, maneuvering between dead bodies and fallen buildings to arrive at the scene. In Jabalia refugee camp, an eight-year-old...

Editorial: CWRU Department of Theater fails to support its undergraduate theater students

Editorial: CWRU Department of Theater fails to support its undergraduate theater students

Editorial Board December 8, 2023

On Wednesday, Nov. 29, theater students at Case Western Reserve University reached out to College of Arts and Sciences Interim Dean Lee Anne Thompson, as well as several Department of Theater faculty,...

“Just take a summer class” and why it’s not that simple

Hannah Johnson, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

Last semester, I planned to take a class during the summer. I researched nearby schools that offered the class I was looking for and came up with a couple of comparable options. After calling each of...

LTTE: Response to Steinberg LTTE dated November 17, 2023

CWRU Faculty December 1, 2023

We write to address misleading statements in Ted Steinberg’s Nov. 17 Letter to the Editor accusing the university of “[o]penly siding with a foreign government.” On Oct. 7, Hamas terrorists launched...

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