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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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“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...

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...

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:...

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...

Welshly Arms will perform at the Beachland Ballroom.

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

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print October 9, 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...

Great Lakes Theater is performing a modernized King Lear.

“King Lear” is all bark and no bite

Ellie Rambo, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 9, 2015

Nothing will come of nothing, but something good may come from subtlety. A sense of restraint was missing from Great Lakes Theater’s production of “King Lear,” which opened last weekend. The classic...

Supernaturals eleventh season premiered on The CW on Oct. 7.

“Supernatural” putters along in season 11

Julia Bianco, Director of Web and Multimedia October 7, 2015

Season 11, time for some slow melodrama and self reflection. Having just celebrated a decade of brotherly angst, cheap special effects and great hair, “Supernatural” came in slowly for its umpteenth...

Arrow season four premiered on The CW on Oct. 7.

“Arrow” fails to impress in its season four premiere

Julia Bianco, Director of Web and Multimedia October 7, 2015

Unlike Stephen Amell’s immaculate abs, “Arrow” needs to cut the fat. Since early on in the third season, the show has been bogged down by the constant flashbacks, the awkward dialogue and the Laurel...

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