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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Hold on to Halloween with “The Addams Family”

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter November 13, 2015

The notoriously gloomy Wednesday Addams might have been happier as a Friday. Unless, of course, she was Friday the 13th, like the first night of Eldred Theater’s production of “The Addams Family.” The...

Biopic features a prickly Steve Jobs

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter November 6, 2015

“Musicians play the instruments. I play the orchestra.” muses Steve Jobs (Michael Fassbender) as he begins an argument with friend and co-worker Steve Wozniak (Seth Rogen) regarding Jobs’ supposed...

Author of “Gone Girl” visits campus in Writers Center Stage event

Ellie Rambo, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 6, 2015

“I will never apologize for being readable,” said Gillian Flynn during her Writers Center Stage event. Flynn, the author of three best-selling thrillers including “Gone Girl,” writes books that...

Play’s comedy is strong, but drama falls flat

Sierra Cotton, Staff Reporter November 6, 2015

On Halloween night, I attended “The Motherf**ker with the Hat” with the promise of lots of profanity and a comedic drama that would make me reflect on my own life. Two parts of that were delivered. Centered...

A ghost story with the same script and added effects

Brandi Jett, Contributing Reporter November 6, 2015

The first thing that came to many viewers minds’ when they first came across the trailer for “Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension” was probably “Oh no, not another one!” However if you’re...

The harpist and singer-songwriter is back with Divers, a concept album focusing on love and the passage of time.

Dive into new Joanna Newsom album

Charlie Topel, Staff Reporter November 6, 2015

When harpist Joanna Newsom debuted with “The Milk-Eyed Mender” in 2004, the then-22-year-old’s verbose lyricism, antiquated folk instrumentation and “untrainable” voice piqued the interests of...

Maddie and Tae are known for challenging stereotypes about women in country music.

Up-and-coming country musicians of 2015

Hopeanne Wohlers, Contributing Reporter November 6, 2015

Keeping up with the changing faces (and voices) of music can be challenging and time-consuming, so here are three suggestions for the country music scene. Ranging from Kane Brown’s deep-voiced bluesy...

Playlist of the Week: Nov. 6, 2015

Charlie Topel, Staff Reporter November 6, 2015

“Flesh Without Blood” - Grimes Grimes is back with a new album titled “Art Angels,” and her newest single “Flesh Without Blood” is full of the weird poppy goodness that propelled her into...

Rah Rah will perform at Mahalls before heading on a tour of Germany.

Concert calendar: A look at this week’s upcoming performances

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print November 6, 2015

Every week in Cleveland is a week to see live concerts. However, like any other week, it’s difficult to see them all. Dozens more of Cleveland’s concerts are just waiting to be experienced. For...

Silence and sound from The Neighbourhood

Alex Clarke, Staff Reporter November 6, 2015

The Neighbourhood is definitely an atmospheric band. It’s a dark night on the beach, and you’re exhaling smoke. That’s the feel of “Wiped Out!,” the band’s latest album. They used the “wall...

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