Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Strut your stuff

Temi Omilabu, Staff Reporter February 13, 2015

Spectrum, the LGBTQA+ Allies student group, will be embracing the culture of drag on Feb. 20 at the Drag Ball. A little known fact about drag is that it actually stems from fourth century B.C. Athens,...

SpartanTHONs dance marathon kept feet moving and donations increasing, and the event ended with more donations than ever before.

Dancers power though exhaustion, celebrate record-breaking fundraising effort

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter February 13, 2015

Over 250 dancers, charged with staying on their feet from noon to midnight, packed the Veale Center to raise money for kids at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital last weekend. Throughout the...

Bringing back fashion from 1920

Bringing back fashion from 1920

Tiffany Cheung, Staff Reporter February 5, 2015

Every year, the Class Officer Collective (COC) organizes Snowball, a tradition that began in 2002 and allows Case Western Reserve University undergraduates to dress up and dance the night away in a formal...

36 hours of computer power

Nardine Taleb, Staff Writer February 5, 2015

Case Western Reserve University’s campus will be preparing for the buzz of Hackathon this weekend on the Quad, hosted by the Hacker Society. Hackathon is an event where students from other universities...

Speakeasy opening for TV legend

Enio Chinca, Staff Reporter February 5, 2015

Jay Leno’s announcement that he would be retiring from hosting “The Tonight Show” was a huge shock to many people. However, he will be seen again by Cleveland soon, after recently releasing that...

SpartanTHON’s back and bigger than ever

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter February 5, 2015

Tomorrow, Feb. 7, Case Western Reserve University’s own SpartanTHON will hold its annual Dance Marathon in the Veale Gymnasium. This year marks the fifth dance marathon since the club’s inception,...

Chocolate galore

Sierra Blanton, Contributing Reporter February 5, 2015
Kids Against Hunger and Chocolate Club co-host event
Quidditch Teams Yule Ball was just as successful as their first year, with plenty of dancing, food and Harry Potter lore to spare.

The Quaffle isn’t the only ball the Quidditch Team is throwing

Sanjana Krishnakumar, Contributing Reporter February 5, 2015

The “Harry Potter” theme song resonated throughout the room, as students entered the Tinkham Veale Ballroom in ball gowns and tuxes. Hogwarts-inspired decorations surrounded the tables and windows,...

Keep busy with Baker-Nord’s upcoming events

Sierra Blanton, Contributing Reporter January 30, 2015

Case Western Reserve University has been a host and audience for many visitors, who have lectured and discussed their ideas and research. This February CWRU will resume this role, while the Baker-Nord...

Fire and Ice, Uptown Clevelands latest event, had many different events to keep Clevelanders outside even in the snow.

Uptown warms up at outdoor festival event

Sanjana Krishnakumar, Contributing Reporter January 30, 2015

Clevelanders gathered together to celebrate the winter season at the Fire & Ice event last Thursday, Jan. 22. This winter festival, presented by Toby’s Plaza, is a continuation of summer’s activities...

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