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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Playlist of the Week: April 24, 2015

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 24, 2015

“Raising the Skate”—Speedy Ortiz “I’m not bossy, I’m the boss,” sings Speedy Ortiz’s Sadie Dupuis on “Raising the Skate,” the second track from the Massachusetts quartet’s new album...

Indie rock legends the Pixies to stop by Cleveland on May 17

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print April 24, 2015

After over 10 years, the Pixies will be returning to Cleveland on May 17 for a show at the Cleveland Masonic Auditorium. A lot has changed in that time. They returned from a long hiatus, original bassist...

CWRU Thoughts

CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 24, 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 do you like track so far? A: I love track,...

The gameplay features an intricate plot in a unique fantasy setting.

Remake offers great gameplay, but lackluster graphics

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter April 24, 2015

As the numerous reveal trailers for new fighters in “Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U" were released over the past two years, one character that may have confused most American gamers was...

Dining Hall Wars

Dining Hall Wars

April 23, 2015
We solved the age-old CWRU debate: which dining hall is better?

Dining Hall Wars

April 23, 2015

Which dining hall tastes better, Fribley or Leutner? We took two students, one professor and one Cleveland Scene food reviewer to taste test both. Vote for your favorite dining hall and see which one...

New brewery Brick and Barrel offers a laid-back environment in the historic Flats district.

Pass the suds… From Brick and Barrel

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter April 23, 2015

My parents always spoke fondly of the Flats. When they were roughly my age, they met at the flagship restaurant and bar, Fagan’s, which had a large blue neon above its entrance and gently reflected on...

Constantino’s Market launches new delivery service

Tiffany Cheung, Staff Reporter April 17, 2015

Sometimes Cleveland weather can make it difficult to go outside because of snow, subzero temperatures or wind blowing in every conceivable direction. With Constantino’s Market’s new pickup and delivery...

A day for design

Tiffany Cheung, Staff Reporter April 17, 2015

Design for America, Cleveland Institute of Art and Case Western Reserve University are teaming up to launch the first annual Design Day 2015. Design for America (DFA) is a national network of student-led...

Blooming ideas

Sierra Blanton, Staff Reporter April 17, 2015

On Friday April 10, the Department of English presented the new set of senior capstones for Spring 2015. Professor Maggie Vinter, the current instructor for the senior capstone this semester, welcomed...

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