Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

In Response to the Unity Banquet Keynote Speech

Hiram Cortez April 24, 2015

Dear Observer Staff, I am writing in response to the Unity Banquet keynote speech given by nationally recognized journalist Jeff Johnson on April 10 here at Case Western Reserve University. This letter...

USG pushes for diversity with new oath of inclusion

Julia Bianco, News Editor February 20, 2015

Following the #webelonghere movement and last semester’s push for diversity initiatives on campus, the Undergraduate Student Government is creating an oath of inclusion, a student-generated document...

Students protest as part of the #webelonghere movement outside of Leutner on Oct. 22.

President Snyder responds to racist statements made against #webelonghere movement

Julia Bianco, News Editor October 31, 2014

On Oct. 22, twenty-five students gathered outside of Leutner to protest for racial equality on Case Western Reserve University’s campus. They walked throughout campus, carrying signs and chanting as...

What’s going on?

Jacob Martin October 31, 2014

In May 1971, Marvin Gaye released the concept album “What’s Going On.” The nine songs that comprise the album are sung from the perspective of a Vietnam combat veteran who returns to America only...

With great anonymity comes great responsibility

October 31, 2014

By now, chances are you have read (or at least heard about) Barbara Snyder’s email in response to the racist Yik Yak posts made during the National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression...

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