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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

How to turn a frat-ridden street into hippy central for a weekend

Katy Witkowski, Staff Reporter May 22, 2014

The crooked, grimy red bricks on Hessler Rd. lead all who wander down its path to lead-paint porches and duplexes that have wasted away into shells of the grandiose homes they once were. It’s the perfect...

Neko Case’s mellow concert proves an early summer treat

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter May 13, 2014

“It’s so nice to be back at the Beachland,” said Neko Case, who headlined a sold out show at the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern on May 11. On tour in support of her new, lengthy-titled album, “The...

Pass the suds… from Little Mountain Brewing Company

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter April 25, 2014

Last November the first brewery in my hometown of Mentor, Ohio, opened. Little Mountain Brewing Company is a small three-barrel brewery with a lot of heart and a lot of potential to grow. Brewmaster,...

Last Saturday, CWRU students participated in Holi celebrations.

Holi Moley!

April 25, 2014

Over the weekend, the Undergraduate Indian Students Association held a Holi event on Leutner commons. Holi, also known as the festival of colors and festival of love, celebrates the coming of spring as...

Platform Beer Co. to open this summer

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter April 25, 2014

Ohio City is the hub for breweries in Cleveland and the rest of Ohio. In this urban area lies Great Lakes Brewing Company, Market Garden Brewery and Nano Brew. Soon these breweries will welcome the Hansa...

Spring is here!

Allison Duchin, Staff Reporter April 25, 2014

It may not feel like it, but spring arrived a while ago, even though Cleveland’s still getting the message. The rest of the world however, is breaking out its closet to reveal this season’s trending...

Playlist of the Week: April 24, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 25, 2014

“You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover” — The Strypes A sloppy guitar riff starts off “You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover”, stumbling over the one-two punch of a rolling bass line and simple...

Taps from Thirsty Dog Brewing Company and Hopping Frog Brewery, although all the same, feature beers across the brewing spectrum.

Pass the suds… from Thirsty Dog Brewing Company & Hoppin’ Frog Brewery

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

Akron, Ohio was once known as the “Rubber Capital of the World” because the four major tire companies, Goodrich Corporation, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and...

The oldest standing building in University Circle has been vacant for years. On April 12, sound will consume the Cozad-Bates House on Mayfield Rd. as an audio exhibition at MOCA.

Past Meets Present: Contemporary Art Event Takes Place in Pre-Civil War Mansion

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

Sitting patiently on the intersection of East 115 St. and Mayfield Rd. is a 161-year-old testament to history, equality and freedom. The Cozad-Bates House is University Circle’s oldest and only pre-Civil...

Playlist of the Week: April 11, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

“I’m Not Part Of Me” — Cloud Nothings Take a minute to let the chunkiness of the riff that starts “I’m Not Part Of Me” hit you. In one word, it’s satisfying. Thick, yet nimble; polished,...

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