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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Not for everyone, film “Beasts of No Nation” gets violent

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter October 23, 2015

Over the last few years, Netflix has exceeded expectations with its original programming, including “House of Cards,” “Narcos” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.” However they have only created...

A member of New Politics interacts with the audience

New Politics and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness begin high-energy tour

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print October 23, 2015

Just a couple of weeks into the Wilderness Politics tour, New Politics drummer Louis Vecchio is approaching music the same way he always has: with as much energy as possible. “We’re going out every...

Characters confront their baggage in the First Date: The Musical.

Dinner and a show

Sierra Cotton, Staff Reporter October 23, 2015

This weekend, The Case Footlighters will be putting on “First Date: The Musical,” directed by fourth-year Case Western Reserve University student Beth Magid. The musical theater group is entirely student-run...

Playlist of the Week

Charlie Topel, Staff Reporter October 9, 2015

“January 10th, 2014” - The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die Emo revival collective TWIABP released their sophomore album “Harmlessness” in late September, setting a...

“The Martian” is a space rescue with humor

Darcy Martinez, Contributing Reporter October 9, 2015

“The Martian” is as scientifically sound as the Mars survival manual it was based on—the only inaccuracy in both being that NASA receives enough money to save the main character. Thankfully Ridley...

Disclosure leaves fans in the dust

Charlie Topel, Staff Reporter October 9, 2015

After Disclosure released their debut album “Settle” back in 2013, I was ecstatic. I couldn’t listen to anything else. “Settle” was, and will continue to be, the gold-standard for pop-driven...

John Brogan recently published In Reflection of Nature.

Student publishes book about nature’s restorative power

Abby Assmus, Staff Reporter October 9, 2015

John Brogan, 22, is a fourth-year cognitive science major and works at the Office for Sustainability. Recently, he wrote a book titled “In Reflection of Nature.” The memoir tells the stories of Brogan’s...

CWRU Thoughts

CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter October 9, 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 are you involved in outside of class? A:...

Kodaline performed at the House of Blues in Cleveland.

Kodaline is a master of all trades

Sierra Cotton, Staff Reporter October 9, 2015

The powerful notes of Kodaline’s opening song rang out into the House of Blues following the opening band’s finale, and a new energy erupted from the crowd. At the beginning of the concert, I was...

The difference between good and evil blurs in Sicario.

A dark view of the world shines in Sicario

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter October 9, 2015

A few years ago, French-Canadian film seasoned director Denis Villeneuve, responsible for a few independent films in his home country, made an international splash with the drama “Incendies.” This...

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