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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Country Night starts off spring UPBeats events strong

Yvonne Pan, Contributing Reporter February 9, 2018

As somebody who grew up in New York City, I am more accustomed to trap and hip-hop music than country music. However, the lures of free food, a mechanical bull and of course Dylan Scott were more than...

Rachael Yamagata comes to Cleveland

Abigail Bickel, Contributing Reporter February 9, 2018

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rachael Yamagata will be playing at Cleveland’s Music Box Supper Club Friday, Feb. 9, and she is bringing minimal accompaniment to the stage with her. Titled...

Yule Ball is an annual event on campus hosted by CWRUcio—the campus Quidditch team.

Yule Ball: A magical night at the wizarding world of CWRU

Chloe Mieras, Staff Reporter February 9, 2018

Case Western Reserve University was changed from a school of muggles to a school of wizards for one magical night. The wizarding world of Harry Potter was transported to CWRU thanks to our very own CWRUcio....

“Love Never Dies” comes to Cleveland

Victoria Radcliffe, Staff Reporter February 2, 2018

From Jan. 9 to 28, “Love Never Dies,” the sequel to the popular musical, “The Phantom of the Opera,” was put on at Playhouse Square, marking the first time the production has toured in America....

IMPROVment performs at their weekly shows in the Eldred Black Box Theater.

IMPROVment: A unique organization for a fun experience

Max McPheeters, Staff Reporter February 2, 2018

Jan. 20 marked the first of many IMPROVment shows that will be put on throughout this semester at Eldred Black Box. IMPROVment is the only short form improv comedy troupe on campus and its shows are free...

Catch a movie this weekend

Sarah Parr, Social Media Editor February 2, 2018

Friday, Feb. 2   What: CWRU Athletics Throwback Weekend - Basketball Where: Adelbert Gymnasium Time: 6 p.m. Women, 8 p.m. Men Notes: Free admission; CWRU vs. Brandeis   What:...

Music and Fun

Sarah Parr, Social Media Editor January 26, 2018

Friday, Jan. 26   What: CWRU Department of Music Colloquium Where: Harkness Chapel Classroom Time: 4 p.m. Notes: Free admission; Case Western Reserve University’s Elizabeth Tracy...

On Jan. 20, The Jolly Scholar released its new Butterbeer with a Harry Potter-themed event for the campus community.

Jolly Scholar attracts unexpected crowd with butterbeer

Yvonne Pan, Contributing Reporter January 26, 2018

More than two decades after “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling was published, it is hard to name a more timeless novel published recently. Even today, tributes to the series...

Relax after the first week of classes

Sarah Parr, Social Media Editor January 19, 2018

Friday, Jan. 19   What: 2018 MLK Convocation: Nikole Hannah-Jones Where: Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Ballroom, Tinkham Veale University Center Time: 12:45-1:45 p.m. Notes: Free...

Patrons were invited to participate with interactive works like Building Bridges at the Cleveland Museum of Arts MLK Day celebration.

CMA celebrates MLK Day, legacy

Yvonne Pan, Contributing Reporter January 19, 2018

Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorates the life work of one of the most influential civil rights leaders in history. King’s legacy lives on through this holiday and the celebration held in his name. I...

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