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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

Screen Actors Guild Awards: a fashion review, best and worst

Rachel Rubenstein, Asst. A&E Editor February 1, 2013

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) award ceremony occurs between the Golden Globes and the Oscars, two award ceremonies that are considered more important in the world of film and television. As a result, stars...

FX shakes up the cable landscape

Drew Scheeler February 1, 2013

What does the television network FX have in common with Czechoslovakia? If Internet rumors are to be believed, then this November, Fox plans to split its cable channel apart into two. The original FX will...

Super Bowl halftime shows: anticipation or disappointment?

Anne Nickoloff, Music Reporter February 1, 2013

Though the Super Bowl is a haven for commercial variety and football excitement, the halftime show is a coveted place for famous musicians to perform. This year, Beyoncé will enter the annals of Super...

Listening from the East at WRUW

Listening from the East at WRUW

Elaina Lin, Theatre and Dance Reporter January 28, 2013

Since 1967, Case Western Reserve University’s campus station, WRUW FM 91.1, has broadcasted an eclectic culture of music. This week, a new show is on the rise, “Toward Eastern Horizon,” featuring...

Grog Shop Pops

Anne Nickoloff, Music Reporter January 18, 2013

Tonight, the Grog Shop will welcome students back from their winter break with a varied lineup to please almost any ear. Just around the corner of Coventry's hip haven, the small concert venue will...

FIDLAR by FIDLAR

Jason Walsh, Music Critic January 18, 2013

Label: Mom + Pop Release Date: January 22 Rating: 4 / 5   FIDLAR is a band. They're from Los Angeles. Their name stands for F--- It Dog, Life's A Risk (the new YOLO, you read it here first). Their...

“Les Miserables:” worth a second watch

Elaina Lin, Theatre and Dance Reporter January 18, 2013

With a story so touching and that has elicited tears from so many individuals, Les Miserable has been adapted from the 1862 French novel by Victor Hugo to not only a musical on Broadway, but a recent film...

Nick Pilla Presents: The CWRU Album

Nick Pilla Presents: The CWRU Album

Anne Nickoloff, Music Reporter December 15, 2012

A new artist has become an overnight student sensation at Case Western Reserve University. Nick Pilla, a third year student, recently released what he calls "a CWRU-based comedy/ somewhat legitimate...

PTG Presents Chaika, an adaption of Chekhovs Seagull

PTG Presents “Chaika,” an adaption of Chekhov’s “Seagull”

Joseph Verbovszky, Theatre and Dance Reporter December 1, 2012

 “Sometimes people choose what’s bad for them;” says director Kelly McCready about the characters in Chekhov’s famous play. This seems to be their tragedy. Konstantin loves Nina and hopes to impress...

IBM’s Watson Supercomputer Coming to Lerner College of Medicine

Owen Bell, Games and Tech Reporter November 16, 2012

IBM’s Watson, the computer that won Jeopardy in 2011, will be going to school at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. Unlike its time on national television,...

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