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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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CWRU Thoughts

CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter October 31, 2015

The Case Western Reserve University community is known for thinking beyond the possible. Each week this column aims to capture a slice of campus life. Q: What is the most time-consuming part of your...

The Edouard Manet painting The Monet Family in Their Garden at Argenteuil is part of the temporary exhibition.

Spring gardens amidst autumn leaves

Holly Chen, Contributing Reporter October 30, 2015

As winter is fast approaching in Cleveland, the vibrant autumnal colors and crisp fallen leaves remind us that, soon, the Cleveland landscape will be devoid of life, save the occasional bird or squirrel...

Playlist of the Week

Charlie Topel, Staff Reporter October 30, 2015

Spook-tacular Playlist! All the songs you need to have an indie-ween you’ll DIE for. “Afraid of Everyone” - The National Straight from The National’s near-perfect album “High Violet,”...

Get scared for a good cause

Samantha Chrin, Contributing Reporter October 30, 2015

Students who love haunted houses and supporting a good cause should mark their calendars: on Friday, Oct. 30, Circle K International (CKI) is hosting a haunted house in Thwing Center. Admission to...

Intensity and humor blend in Players’ Theater Group show

Sierra Cotton, Staff Reporter October 30, 2015

If the name: “The Motherf**ker with the Hat” doesn’t intrigue you enough to watch the show put on by the Players’ Theatre Group, maybe a description will. This Friday and Saturday, the Players’...

Yoshi, as well as his surroundings, have a handmade look in this Nintendo game.

Yoshi’s Woolly World is adorable and challenging

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter October 30, 2015

Nintendo has recently gained the stereotype that its games are increasingly child-friendly, and “Yoshi’s Woolly World” is by far the most cute and cuddly game on the Wii U to date. Good-Feel, the...

“First Date” gives a good first impression

“First Date” gives a good first impression

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter October 30, 2015

My first impression of “First Date” was made during the opening number, “The One,” which immediately showcased the energetic eccentricities that would follow. The musical follows Casey (Mara Grigg)...

Clevelands Simply His Servants will perform The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Cedar Lee Theater.

Haunted Cleveland

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter October 30, 2015

Halloween only comes once a year, so it’s important to make the most of it. These are the best festive events happening this weekend in Cleveland, from the family-friendly to the downright frightening....

Kat Edmonson will perform her signature brand of jazz at the Music Box Supper Club.

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

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print October 30, 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...

MOCA hosts Halloween silent disco

Rachel Payne, Staff Reporter October 30, 2015

The Museum of Contemporary Art’s (MOCA) sold-out silent disco was turning people away as I waltzed into to the museum, receiving a pair headphones from the lady at the front desk. The headphones were...

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