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March Spot Night Previews

Temi Omilabu, Staff Reporter February 27, 2015

March 5: Panama Wedding One of the most anticipated Spot Nights of the year is soon approaching. Panama Wedding is a four-person synthpop group from New York City with a fun, college-hipster sound....

A CWRU Junior is, for the first time, eligible to run for the Mrs. Ohio pageant, and will be donating money from her platform to The Gathering Place.

CWRU student to compete in Mrs. Ohio

Maria Fazal, Copy Editor February 27, 2015

Case Western Reserve University is known for a lot of things: tough academics, abundant geekiness, a diverse campus and generally “thinking beyond the possible.” However the university often fondly...

Nintendo’s latest console includes innovative features

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter February 27, 2015

For all the great games it produces, Nintendo’s creativity in console naming hasn’t been quite as strong these past few years. After the confusing title for the Wii U and the even more confusing Nintendo...

Teen comedy movie, The DUFF, surprisingly enjoyable

Katie Laird, Contributing Reporter February 27, 2015

The theater is rather quiet when the movie first begins to roll, as no one’s sure what to expect. However, soon after it starts, two girls towards the front giggle at the scene on the big screen and...

Going back to musical origins with the 2015 Choral Showcase Invitational

Tiffany Cheung, Staff Reporter February 27, 2015

It was quiet, and suddenly voices rang out in the Church of the Covenant. The conductor led the opening act, the Rocky River High School’s Treble Ensemble, with ease. The audience, filled with parents...

JCU student featured for fashion in The Plain Dealer

Allison Duchin, Staff Reporter February 27, 2015

Dwight Venson is a sophomore at John Carroll University (JCU) who was recently featured in The Plain Dealer for his unique sense of style—which he has, on multiple occasions, described as “in your...

CWRU Thoughts

CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Copy Editor February 27, 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 made you decide to work here? A: I’ve...

The style of working out

Janet Lanman, Staff Reporter February 27, 2015

This week, I visited Wyant Athletic Center for more than just a quick sweat session. I approached unsuspecting students to ask about their gym attire and its impact on a fulfilling workout. Regardless...

Sculptures such as this one, which depicts a mother breastfeeding a child, will be included in CMAs newest exhibit.

New Senufo exhibits brings African Art to CMA

Maria Fazal, Copy Editor February 27, 2015

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) has recently unveiled its newest exhibition, “Senufo: Art and Identity in West Africa.” The much-anticipated display features artworks from the countries of Côte...

“The Vagina Monologues” performed at CWRU

Gabrielle Buffington, Staff Reporter February 27, 2015

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community and the CWRU School of Medicine performed a local production of “The Vagina Monologues” last week to raise money and awareness for women who...

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