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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

Players Theater Group kicked off their semester of performances with The Alchemist.

Good alchemy on stage from the Players’ Theatre Group

Ellie Rambo, Copy Editor September 4, 2015

Omens follow an unnamed shepherd across Spain, through the Sahara desert and finally to the pyramids of Egypt, where she believes she will find treasure. In this stage adaption of Paulo Coelho’s “The...

Unlike the previous years, students did not vote on the headliner for UPBs fall concert.

Atlas Genius and Timeflies coming for this year’s Fall Concert

Tiffany Cheung, Staff Reporter September 4, 2015

Recently, the University Program Board (UPB) announced its Fall Concert performers after months of anticipation and questioning. The verdict: Timeflies and Atlas Genius. In previous years, UPB sent...

Crime is on the rise in this new, tense drama.

Netflix takes gritty look at the life of Pablo Escobar in “Narcos”

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter September 4, 2015

Since the dawn of its hit show “House of Cards,” Netflix has become a dominant figure in the golden era of television, joining the ranks of HBO, FX, BBC and AMC, to name a few. “Narcos” is the...

Beach Houses latest album, Depression Cherry, manages to tie all the bands previous sounds together in one work.

The “Cherry” on top

Charlie Topel, Contributing Reporter September 4, 2015

“There’s a place I want to take you,” coos Victoria Legrand, one half of dream pop duo Beach House, on the opener to their fifth studio album, "Depression Cherry." This track, “Levitation,” sets...

CWRU Thoughts

CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 4, 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’s your biggest goal for this year? A:...

Straight Outta Compton chronicled the complex history behind gangsta rap group N.W.A.

“Straight Outta Compton” flawed, but important look at rap group N.W.A.

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print September 4, 2015

The most important thing to know when viewing “Straight Outta Compton” is that two of its producers were also two of the main characters in the film (Dr. Dre and Ice Cube). Knowing that, it’s...

Albert Hammond, Jr. brings “Momentary Masters” to Cleveland on Sept. 10

Albert Hammond, Jr. brings “Momentary Masters” to Cleveland on Sept. 10

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 4, 2015

Perhaps best known as the rhythm and occasional lead guitarist of indie rock gods The Strokes, Albert Hammond Jr. has recently re-launched his bid for solo glory with a third LP, “Momentary Masters,”...

The restaurant provides a variety of options with which to build your meal.

Chapati is an Indian Chipotle

Rachel Payne, Contributing Editor August 28, 2015

Uptown has expanded to include Chapati Indian Grill, which has recently opened right next to Jimmy John’s and Inchin’s Bamboo Garden Express (another new restaurant). It is set up just like Chipotle,...

The throw-back fell short in more ways than one.

The Spill Canvas brings back decade-old album for latest tour

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print August 28, 2015

Alternative rock band The Spill Canvas released their successful album “One Fell Swoop” 10 years ago and this year embarked on their “One Fell Swoop” tour, where they played songs from (you guessed...

CWRU Thoughts

CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 28, 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: How did you spend your summer vacation? A:...

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