Division of Student Affairs

11/10/2009

The House of Representatives' "11th-hour change" removes abortion coverage from millions of health insurance policies, both federally-funded and private. What do you think?

11/3/2009

The alleged gang rape of a 15-year-old girl on the campus of Richmond High School in Northern California while 10 or more witnesses, most of them students, watched has sparked much controversy. Should the bystanders be prosecuted?

10/27/2009

Ohio universities are receiving millions of dollars in federal stimulus funds for scientific and medical research. Case Western Reserve University, Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati have received $55 million, $76 million and $26 million, respectively. Some argue that the allocation of funds is a “waste of money.” What do you think?

10/20/2009

Although not confirmed as a hoax, the “balloon boy” controversy is leading to that conclusion. What do you think should happen to the family accused of carrying out the elaborate affair?

10/13/2009

President Obama has been announced as the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize winner for his “efforts to strengthen international diplomacy.” Do you feel that President Obama deserved to win the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize?

10/6/2009

According to the Wall Street Journal, an estimated six to seven million doses of the H1N1 vaccine will be available this week, which includes both shots and the nasal spray form of the vaccine. Who do you think should get the H1N1 shot this season?

9/29/2009

October 10-11 will celebrate equality across America in the National Equality March held in Washington, D.C., particularly promoting equal protection for the LGBT community in all matters governed by civil law. Do you feel that public demonstrations educate society or harm movements such as this?

9/22/2009

Politicians, including President Obama and Bill Clinton, say race is not the main factor driving the criticism of Obama’s health care agenda. Do you think race has anything to do with the negative comments and feedback regarding the President's health care initiatives?

9/15/2009

Swine flu has certainly taken on a significant role in today’s daily discussions. Have you made any changes to your lifestyle due to the outbreak across the nation?

9/8/2009

The White House released a copy of President Obama’s back-to-school speech early this week prior to its delivery. Concerns from schools and parents arose out when the Department of Education offered suggested preparation like asking students to write letters on "how to help the President" and having them read his books. Do you feel that this is an attempt to indoctrinate students with the Obama political agenda?

9/1/2009

As social networking continues to rock the current generation, the usage of Twitter seems to have taken over as the digital tracking service choice for many. Not only is it used to track your friends, but also to promote and share ideas with others who follow common interests. Do you believe in the Twitter hype?

4/24/2009

Recent trends indicate that more and more people rely on social networking as a primary method of communication. Therapists report seeing more people with Facebook addictions these days. How often do you spend on Facebook and other networking websites?

4/15/2009

Cleveland's City Council voted 19-2 this week to outlaw text messaging on cellular phones while driving. What do you think about the newly enacted law?

4/10/2009

Four years after she was brutally raped in a New York City subway station, a woman has been told by a judge that the two transit workers who saw her being attacked had no obligation to do anything to help her other than to signal their superiors that police were needed at the station. What do you think? (April: Support Sexual Assault Awareness Month)

4/3/2009

We are looking for your feedback on possible homecoming themes for the 2009 Homecoming/Alumni Weekend, October 21-25, 2009. Vote for your favorite theme!

3/27/2009

New York legislative leaders and Gov. David A. Paterson have reached an agreement to dismantle much of what remains of the state’s strict 1970s-era “Rockefeller” drug laws, once among the toughest in the nation. The deal would repeal many of the mandatory minimum prison sentences now in place for lower-level drug felons, giving courts authority to send first-time nonviolent offenders to treatment instead of prison. Do you support the new plan?

3/20/2009

After receiving a $170 billion dollar bailout from the U.S. government, the American International Group (AIG) paid about $165 million in bonus checks from taxpayer dollars to its employees. What are your thoughts?

3/6/2009

The U.S. State Department is urging college students to rethink spring break plans due to high drug-linked violence and kidnapping in parts of Mexico and areas close to the U.S. borders. What are your thoughts?

2/27/2009

In the past two months, the world has been faced with three plane incidents (landing on the Hudson, crash in Buffalo, and now the Turkish Airways crash). What are your feelings about flying?

2/20/2009

As we move through Black History Month and in light of Barack Obama’s presidency, I feel

2/13/2009

Nadya Suleman is a single mother who recently gave birth to octuplets in addition to her other six children. There is controversy over the ethics of not only Nadya’s decision but the doctor’s decision to perform In vitro fertilization (IVF). Was it ethical for the doctor to implant 6 embryos (2 are typically implanted) in this case?

2/6/2009

Some people have cut down on dining out while others have been forced to move out of their homes due to the rough climate of the current economy. Have you been learning to live for less?

1/30/2009

Winter storms have been blasting through the city of Cleveland and the Case campus. What are your thoughts of the snow?

1/23/2009

The Pentagon has decided that it will not award the Purple Heart to war veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) because it is not a physical wound. Do you agree with the decision? (source: timesunion.com)

1/16/2009

As the inauguration of the first African American president and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day approaches, America questions the conflict of race in this country. Do you feel that race is still an issue in America?

12/5/2008

President Obama is fashioning a plan to create an energy-efficient economy, a so-called “green” program. Do you think this will help our nation?

11/21/2008

On October 24, the long awaited Euclid Corridor Project construction saw its end with the opening of the RTA Healthline. Total, the project cost $168.4 million. Do you think it was worth the wait and money?

11/14/2008

Continuing struggles in the economy have left many people unemployed, particularly in Ohio. Over the past 12 months, the number of unemployed persons has increased by 2.8 million to 10.1 million in the U.S. What is your outlook on the job market?

11/7/2008

What should Obama do to prepare for the work ahead?

10/31/2008

With just one week left before the election, have you decided who you will vote for?

10/23/2008

The country has seen a trend in Americans voting early for this year’s Presidential election. What are your thoughts?

10/17/2008

Who do you think won the final presidential debate?

10/10/2008

Faced with a nationwide financial crisis, an unstable stock market and rising unemployment and inflation rates, many Americans are making changes in their personal spending habits. What are you doing?

10/3/2008

Who do you think won the Vice Presidential Debate 2008?

9/26/2008

President Bush’s bailout plan to deal with the current economic crisis is for the government to buy up to $700 billion in troubled assets from firms. What do you think?

9/19/2008

Investigators of last week’s fatal train collision in Los Angeles have determined that the train engineer had been text messaging while on duty. Given this tragedy, should cell phones be banned while driving across the country?

9/12/2008

In light of the Darwin year and this year’s common reading book, The Reluctant Mr. Darwin, what do you feel is the explanation for life on earth?

9/4/2008

Gov. Sarah Palin, John McCain’s vice presidential pick, has received immense media scrutiny after revealing the pregnancy of her teenage daughter. Should voters consider this issue when making their decision?

5/2/2008

Case's Center for Civic Engagement & Learning is selecting an issue to focus on this Fall.  Which of the following four issues do you think would resonate with our campus, inspire altruism, and peak intellectual curiosity?

4/25/2008

In recent news, a company in Denmark has begun employing people suffering from Autism and Asperger's disease to perform software tests, a job that other employees find tedious and time-consuming. They are assigned the task of software tests because their particular disorders make them a good match for the job.  Even though these people would be in the top of their field, the company pays them a market competitive wage.  Is this working arrangement a positive one for the disabled persons?

4/18/2008

A passenger who left his seat to pray in the back of a plane before it took off while passengers were still boarding, ignored flight attendants’ orders to return to his seat and was then removed by an airport security guard. Two friends, who were seated, tried to tell the attendants that the man couldn't stop until his prayers were over in about 2 minutes. Were the flight attendants breaching the passenger’s First Amendment rights?

4/11/2008

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been faced with considerable criticism after over 3,000 flights have been cancelled due to a failure to meet government inspection standards. These cancellations have delayed and stranded over 140,000 passengers, causing for the public to lose confidence in the FAA. Does this affect your future travel plans?

4/4/2008

Opening game day for the Cleveland Indians has once again stirred the debate of whether or not the “Chief Wahoo” mascot should be changed to reflect a more politically correct image. Do you feel the change is necessary?

3/28/2008

On February 15, Brandon McInerney, shot and killed fifteen year-old classmate, Lawrence King, during class after Lawrence came out that he was gay by asking Brandon to be his valentine. Do you think the K-12 educational system should be held accountable and fully responsible for teaching children how to be inclusive and embrace diversity?

3/21/2008

Since the Michigan primary was held in January, the Democratic National Committee stripped its delegates for scheduling the contests too early. Clinton is proposing a re-vote to make the delegates in Michigan count. Should there be a re-vote in Michigan for the Democratic Candidates?

3/7/2008

Lake County’s Judge Cicconetti has been criticized for his unique sanctions, or “creative justice” as he calls it, like ordering a 26-year-old Ohio housewife to spend a night in the woods for abandoning 35 kittens in a forest at wintertime. Do you feel that punishments should be kept consistent across the country?

2/29/2008

Recent controversy has risen after Round Valley Intermediate School began school shooting drills and simulations while taking an approach that includes masked men, fake blood, cap-guns and a shoot-out, all in front of elementary school students. Do you feel that “school shooting drills” should be mandated across the country?

2/22/2008

In what ways do you observe Black History Month? (Ideas provided by parentsconnect.com)

2/15/2008

Have you signed up for Case's emergency alert notifications, CaseWARN? For more information, please visit http://www.case.edu/warn/.

2/8/2008

In light of Black History Month, which case do you feel was the most significant for the advancement in equality for African Americans? (Hint: For information on each case, view the links on the right panel).

2/1/2008

Is it ethical for Warner Bros. to sell The Joker action figures for promotional benefits of the upcoming movie, The Dark Knight, despite the recent death of the actor, Heath Ledger?

1/25/2008

What is your favorite Martin Luther King speech? Please click on the link: Live MLK Speeches in the right hand menu to watch each video.

1/18/2008

Decades following the courageous stand of Martin Luther King Jr., his lasting legacy of peace and equality continues to grow. Which of the following quotes by Dr. King speaks most to you?

1/5/2008

President Obama is fashioning a plan to create an energy-efficient economy, a so-called “green” program. Do you think this will help our nation?

12/7/2007

A 19-year-old school dropout who shot and killed eight people and himself at a Nebraska shopping mall smuggled a stolen assault rifle into the building wrapped in a sweatshirt and opened fire without warning when he got out of a third-floor elevator, police said on Thursday. It was the latest in a series of mass killings that have shocked the United States, where gun ownership is widespread and the right to possess arms is a fiercely contested constitutional issue currently on the agenda of the Supreme Court. In your opinion, where should society focus more attention:

11/30/2007

Bolingbrook police were called to fellow officer Drew Peterson's home eighteen times in two years because of trouble between husband and wife. Peterson's second wife could not get authorities to arrest him, and in fact, she was the only one ever charged for domestic battery. In 2004, Peterson's wife was found dead, and now residents of the suburb are questioning whether or not the police were trying to protect their own. With new developments of his fourth wife missing, do you feel the media's influence on the public has convinced residents to feel this way?

11/16/2007

Marine Sgt. Ty Ziegel was attacked by a suicide bomber in Iraq, resulting in a loss of part of his skull damaging a portion of his brain. When he returned home, The Department of Veterans Affairs initially rejected his claim for disability benefits, saying his severe shrapnel wounds were "not service connected." Many other veterans are currently facing similar battles with the VA. Do you feel that the VA owes soldiers more than the necessary medical treatment required?

11/9/2007

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is in the process of "cleaning house" at her exclusive all-girl academy in South Africa after a dormitory matron was charged with abusing students. Do you feel that Oprah should be held accountable for the supervision of the students despite living thousands of miles away?

11/2/2007

Many students at Case choose to bring laptops and cell phones to class. Some faculty have raised concerns based on the assumption that students are not utilizing these tools for academic benefit in the classroom. Do you think Case should ban cell phones and laptops in class?

10/26/2007

This January, Case will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., Week to honor the legacy of Dr. King. More than 35 years after the assassination of Dr. King on April 4, 1968, doubts about his convicted assassin James Earl Ray acting alone continue with suspicions that a conspiracy was responsible for this national hero's death. Do you believe that James Earl Ray was a lone assassin or part of a larger conspiracy?

10/19/2007

In light of recent shootings at Success Tech High School where four were shot and the shooter was killed, do you feel all schools should have metal detectors installed as a security precaution?

10/12/2007

After anti-Semitic and obscene graffiti was drawn on the Thwing Center Spirit Wall, many people have suggested installing a security camera to identify vandals. Do you think a security camera should be installed?

10/5/2007

Columbia University has been both criticized and defended for allowing the President of Iran to speak on campus last week. Do you support Columbia's decision to bring President Mahmound Ahmadinejad of Iran onto campus for a speech followed by a question-answer forum?

9/28/2007

Recently a victim was assaulted on Georgetown University campus and identified the attacker on Facebook. Should Facebook be used to help identify possible suspects?

9/21/2007

Do you agree with the measures used to restrain a University of Florida student who was tasered at a John Kerry Rally?

9/14/2007

According to Newsweek, SAT scores are no longer required at more than a quarter of U.S. News & World Report's Top 100 liberal arts colleges. Administrators at SAT-optional schools say the test is a weak predictor of success in college and can disadvantage minorities and international students. Do you think that SAT scores are a valid predictor of college achievement?

9/6/2007

After his recent guilty plea to charges of disorderly conduct, Senator Larry Craig's lawyers asked the Ethics Committee to stop any investigation into Senator Craig's behavior saying there was no precedent for the Committee to investigate "purely personal conduct unrelated to the performance of official Senate duties." In its letter to Republicans, however, the Ethics Committee said it could "discipline a member for any misconduct, including conduct or activity which does not directly relate to official duties, when such conduct unfavorably reflects on the institution as a whole." Do you think the Ethics Committee should investigate Senator Craig?

8/27/2007

In announcing the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, President Bust stated, “After months of unfair treatment that has created a harmful distraction at the Justice Department, Judge Gonzales decided to resign his position and I accept his decision.” Do you think that the Attorney General was treated unfairly?