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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

Richards: Why I can’t get any work done at home

Jason Richards, Staff Columnist April 6, 2020

While we are all enjoying the company of our families, pets and own rooms at home, this transition to remote learning has introduced a slew of distractions that most Case Western Reserve University students...

Richards: Club sports should count toward physical education credits

Jason Richards, Staff Columnist February 6, 2020

As I start my sixth semester here at Case Western Reserve University, the dreaded physical education (PE) requirement is looming upon me. Two semesters worth of physical education classes are required...

Richards: Questioning the placement of new waste and recycling bins

Jason Richards, Staff Columnist January 17, 2020

If you’ve attended the first few classes of the semester this past week at Case Western Reserve University—which you hopefully have—you’ve probably noticed a handful of the 1,200 new trash and...

Richards: Be your own student ambassador

Jason Richards, Staff Columnist November 15, 2019

Often times throughout your life, you may find your voice squashed in the expansive structure of an organization or large group. Whether it be your academic, personal or professional life, your contributions...

The wepa print kiosk in Kelvin Smith Library, like many others, frequently experiences malfunctions.

Richards: Weeping wepas

Jason Richards, Staff Columnist September 27, 2019

I’m sure you can recall a time you were walking toward Case Quad, ready to print your assignment to turn in next class, only to realize that all of the four printers on the quad were down. Out of paper,...

The area office in Wade Commons is overfilled with packages, causing problems for many students.

Richards: Package pandemonium in the area offices

Jason Richards, Staff Columnist September 13, 2019

Package pandemonium.  There is no other way to describe the current situation in the package room at Wade Commons. The moment you step in the door (after waiting in line for 10 minutes to get to the...

Richards: A safety reminder for bicyclists and pedestrians alike

August 30, 2019

Every year I’ve written for The Observer, at least one of my articles has been about bikes or biking on campus. Going into my third year at Case Western Reserve University, I figured I might as well...

Richards: Is a parking pass worth it?

Jason Richards, Staff Columnist March 22, 2019

Parking at Case Western Reserve University is a hefty investment. For my parking pass this semester, I had to pay $281.60 to park in the lot outside my dorm on the south side of campus. And that’s for...

Richards: Did someone say lake effect?

Richards: Did someone say lake effect?

Jason Richards, Staff Columnist February 8, 2019

It was mid-afternoon on Monday, Feb. 4 when a rainbow sprouted out from the east side of Case Western Reserve University as a cool mist brought down near-60 degree beautiful weather to a comfortable breeze. Just...

Richards: Is campus carry viable at CWRU?

Jason Richards, Staff Columnist November 30, 2018

On Saturday, Nov. 3, a shooting took place on the south side of Case Western Reserve University’s campus on Murray Hill Road, next door to Cleveland’s Little Italy Historic District. Per CWRU police...

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