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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Observer App of the Week 2/22 – Versu

Owen Bell, Games and Tech Reporter February 22, 2013

Platform: iOS (iPad) Price: Free Publisher: Linden Research Inc. Versu is an app created by Linden Labs, the company famous for making the game “Second Life.” It is an experiment in “interactive...

ABC Discovers The Taste of New Reality Show To Be Sour, Altogether Unpleasant

ABC Discovers The Taste of New Reality Show To Be Sour, Altogether Unpleasant

Drew Scheeler, Film and Television Critic February 15, 2013

Watershed Down A good reality show requires the perfect kettle of ingredients to be successful. This might include a novel format or memorable contestants or some incredibly compelling reason for viewers...

AAA Night: Stealing the Spotlight

Anne Nickoloff February 15, 2013

Tomorrow, Asian festivities will be brought to the Thwing Ballroom, transforming it into an evening full of culture. The Asian American Alliance (AAA) will be hosting their annual AAA Night open to...

President Obama Signs Cybersecurity Executive Order

President Obama Signs Cybersecurity Executive Order

Owen Bell, Games and Tech Reporter February 15, 2013

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama signed a new executive order meant to safeguard the United States' critical infrastructure from cyber attack.  Announced during the State of the Union, the order, Improving...

Observer App of the Week 2/15 – Mailbox

Sheehan Hannan, A&E Editor February 15, 2013

Platform: iPhone Publisher: Orchestra Inc.   E-mail is perhaps the most outdated form of digital communication that still remains a part of our everyday lives. Especially as students, we...

Gamification: Marketing Miracle or Harmful Exploitation?

Owen Bell, Games and Tech Reporter February 8, 2013

Gamification is a word that has been getting a lot of media coverage lately. As companies look for new ways to draw customers and keep them, the idea of keeping their loyalty with a game is very appealing....

Observer App of the Week 2/8 – Essential Apps for iOS

Sheehan Hannan, A&E Editor February 8, 2013

For a large group of students, the iPhone and iPad have replaced the laptop as a primary computing device. As such, using your iOS device for work and play has become even more important. These apps will...

With professor’s guidance CIA, CWRU students bridge game-design gaps

Owen Bell, Game and Tech Reporter February 1, 2013

This is the first in a multipart series following Benjamin Smith and the experiences and work of his CIA and CWRU students in game design. The rest of the series will be published over the course of the...

Yo La Tengo

February 1, 2013

Release Date: January 15, 2013 Rating: 3.5 / 5   Yo La Tengo is pretty much an indie rock institution. They've been releasing albums since 1984 and have had a consistent lineup since 1992...

Cleveland Museum of Art opens interactive gallery

Elaina Lin, Theatre and Dance Reporter February 1, 2013

“Look! Don’t touch!” As for any art museum, this is the solid rule for not having any physical contact with the artwork. Just recently, however, the Cleveland Museum of Art opened a new interactive...

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