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Hodowanec: Use Greek rollover to create memorial

Andrew Hodowanec April 8, 2016

To the editor, In response to last week’s article “Greek rollover seeks project with student life impact” detailing approximately $66,000 in rollover money earmarked for student improvements and...

Hirshon: KSL is looking forward to growth

Arnold Hirshon April 1, 2016

I would like to extend my thanks to Austin Stroud for his article in last week’s issue of The Observer, “KSL, campus need smarter study spaces.” Feedback such as his is essential as we constantly...

The University Housing budget for 2016 made available by the Residence Hall Association.

Robinson and Dupuis: We expect improved transparency, communication

To the editor, As the Executive President and President-elect of the Residence Hall Association (RHA), we are writing this letter on behalf of our organization and the residents we represent. Earlier...

Ryave: An open letter to Demetri Martin

Daniel Ryave April 1, 2016

Dear Demetri Martin, I want to start by thanking you for performing at Case Western Reserve University. You told so many hilarious jokes and undoubtedly made the night special for many people in attendance....

Kerby: In response to “Please stop talking”

Steve Kerby April 1, 2016

Taylor Moran's opinion piece on offensive words and privilege raises several interesting points, which I agree with for the most part. There is one section, though, that surprised me to no end. About halfway...

Uncomplicating student group funding

Andrew Hodowanec March 25, 2016

To the editor, I would like to thank The Observer for your continuing coverage of the Student Executive Council (SEC) reform process and for offering feedback on the draft proposal presented at the...

Stone: Identifying as trans, performing the role, are different situations

Jillian Stone February 26, 2016

I am writing in response to the article, “Student performers shine at Drag Ball.” I have attended CWRU Drag Ball three years in a row, once as an audience member and twice now as a competitor. To...

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...

Murcia: The Observer’s semester grade is a C-

December 16, 2015

Editor’s Note: The Observer is a member of the University Media Board (UMB) and funded by the UMB’s allocated portion of the Student Activities Fee and further through advertisements from local vendors....

Kim: Smoking ban is unconstitutional

Jonathan Kim December 9, 2015

On Nov. 23, the CWRU Faculty Senate ruled to ban all tobacco products on campus. Anyone who briefly looks over the June 2015 Faculty Handbook, the guide for University Faculty as defined in the “Constitution...

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