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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

What to do this weekend

Alex Clarke, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 2, 2016

Friday, Sept. 2 (7:10 p.m.), Saturday, Sept. 3 (7:10 p.m.), and Sunday, Sept. 4 (4:10 p.m.): Indians vs. Marlins at home Friday, Sept. 2 to Saturday, Sept. 3: Stupid F**cking Bird,  Eldred Theater,...

Instead of Cleveland Pride, The LGBT Center stepped in to host Pride in the CLE later in the summer.

Despite cancellation, Pride lives on

Aquene Kimmel, Staff Reporter August 20, 2016

If Pride celebrations are about proving how much the LGBT community can overcome together, then this year’s Pride in the CLE was especially in line with Pride’s purpose. After Cleveland Pride, Inc....

Phoebe Ryan performing in Chicago

CWRUchella kicks off UPB concerts

Annie Nickoloff August 19, 2016

Just one day before classes start for the school year, students can celebrate the end of summer with a mini music festival on Frieberger Field. The event, CWRUchella, will take place from 4-8 p.m. on...

Parade the Circle

Parade the Circle

Taylor Moran, Executive Editor August 19, 2016

Parade the Circle started at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, but by 10:30 a.m. the streets were already lined with people looking to get a spot in the shade, and the air smelled distinctly of popcorn.  People...

Hessler Street Fair 2016

Alex Clarke, A&E Editor August 19, 2016

Each May booths of art, candles, tie-dye and pottery take over Hessler Street and Hessler Court for the Hessler Street Fair. With these vendors come hundreds of guests that spend the weekend enjoying the...

Andrew Bird performed a sold-out and emotional show at the Cleveland House of Blues.

Music halls and thriving cities

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter April 22, 2016

The fact that Andrew Bird came to Cleveland and performed at the House of Blues stage is still hitting me. For seven years, I’ve tried to see Bird live. This included an unsuccessful attempt at convincing...

Students to perform at Bollywood America Championship

Isabel Torres-Padin, Staff Reporter April 8, 2016

Saturday, April 9 at the Ohio Theatre in Playhouse Square, the 11 best college filmi-fusion dance teams will go head to head in the prestigious Bollywood America (BA) Championship. This year the competition...

Writer’s Center Stage hosts cartoonist Roz Chast

Ellie Rambo, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 8, 2016

The William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage Series, a collaboration between the Cuyahoga County Public Library and Case Western Reserve University, has hosted unusual speakers this year. The schedule...

Dr. Richard Hovannisian (left) after his presentation as part of the Cleveland Humanities Festival.

Discussing genocide a century later

Anmol Nigam, Staff Reporter April 8, 2016

The Cleveland Humanities Festival began April 1 with exhibits and events all based around this year’s theme: Remembering War. Lasting for about a month, this festival is first of its kind to take place...

Campus multicultural groups came together for an evening of food, culture and performances.

World Expo showcases student groups

Isabel Torres-Padin, Contributing Reporter April 1, 2016

On March 26, as the sun shined outside, the University Diversity Collaborative’s (UDC) second annual World Expo was busy serving up diverse food and entertainment in the Thwing Atrium. With a carnival...

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