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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

Aid to Yemen was a benefit concert for the Yemeni famine crisis held on Feb. 24 at the Plymouth House.

Concert aids Yemen famine relief, raises awareness

Abigail Bickel, Contributing Reporter March 2, 2018

On Friday, Feb. 24, five bands got together at the Plymouth House, Cleveland’s West Side DIY central music hub, to “turn their debauchery into something positive.” The House hosted a benefit show...

Art and Music around campus

Smruthi Maganti, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 2, 2018

Friday, March 2   What: 2018 Alumni Exhibition Where: Ann and Norman Roulet Student and Alumni Gallery Time: 5-8 p.m. Notes: Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) and the CIA Alumni Council...

Lunar New Year celebration brings crowds

Alexia Kim, Contributing Reporter February 23, 2018

Kicking off the new year with colorful fireworks, warm green tea and delicious rice cakes, families and students celebrated Lunar New Year at Tinkham Veale University Center (TVUC) on Friday, Feb. 16....

CIA students works were judged by a jury of distinguished artists and teachers from around the country.

CIA students showcase art at annual exhibition

Ann Marie Smetona, Staff Reporter February 23, 2018

Professionalism is what defined the Cleveland Institute of Art’s (CIA) 72nd  annual Student Independent Exhibit at the Reinberger Gallery. Opened on Friday, Feb. 16, the exhibit features visual art...

Listen to music in Uptown

Sarah Parr, Social Media Editor February 23, 2018

Friday, February 23   What: CWRU Department of Music Colloquium Where: Harkness Chapel Classroom Time: 4-6 p.m. Notes: Free admission; Charles McGovern from William and Mary: “The...

A Night to Remember

Chloe Mieras, Staff Reporter February 23, 2018

With the cold air breaking and midterms on their way, Case Western Reserve University was in need of an exciting event and the Class Officer Collective (COC) was ready to provide. On Saturday, Feb. 17,...

A student perspective on Lunar New Year at CWRU

Yvonne Pan, Staff Reporter February 23, 2018

As a first-generation Chinese-American, I grew up with the Lunar New Year being the most important time of year. My family and I would scramble to organize every inch of our apartment to get rid of bad...

Rachael Yamagata shines at Music Box

Abigail Bickel, Contributing Reporter February 23, 2018

Making Cleveland an intentional stop on her tour, Feb. 9 saw Rachael Yamagata take the stage at Music Box Supper Club. The venue seemed strangely formal for the laid-back persona she puts on. I easily...

The University Program Board hosted an advanced screening of Marvels Black Panther.

UPB hosts “Black Panther” advanced premiere

Smruthi Maganti, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 16, 2018

Marvel’s “Black Panther” is one of the season’s most highly awaited films, and Case Western Reserve University’s University Program Board (UPB) organized an advanced screening exclusively for...

Celebrate Lunar New Year

Smruthi Maganti, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 16, 2018

Friday, Feb. 16 What: Cleveland Orchid Society Show & Vendor Sale Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden Time: Noon-5 p.m. Notes: Featuring orchid exhibits, lectures and tours, this event will...

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