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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

“Jupiter Ascending” entertains, but goes nowhere

Roy Chan and Jonathan Freeman February 13, 2015

A great movie ties different storylines together, attaches you to its characters and expands on the creativity of its underlying idea. “Jupiter Ascending” does none of this and instead relies on the...

Brew Mentor brings visitors into the beer-making process, among other beverage-making activities.

Pass the suds…

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter February 13, 2015

For craft beer nerds, Brew Mentor brewery is nirvana. The educational do-it-yourself experiences allows you to sip new brews and learn how to make your own. Located in my hometown, Mentor, Ohio, about...

Playlist of the Week: Feb. 13, 2015

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter February 13, 2015

“Multi-Love”—Unknown Mortal Orchestra Continuing to craft a unique blend of funky, psychedelic pop, Unknown Mortal Orchestra ditch their guitars for synths and brisk backbeats on “Multi-Love.”...

KAH Banquet

A sweet night

Sierra Blanton, Staff Reporter February 13, 2015

Going out for a fun dinner in the name of a good cause is pretty sweet, but adding chocolate to the mix makes it that much sweeter. Last Friday night, Feb. 6, Kids Against Hunger (KAH) and the Chocolate...

Powerful impressions

Allison Duchin, Staff Reporter February 13, 2015

While fashion may not be the most important aspect of making a good impression on professors, several Case Western Reserve faculty members noted that appearance can play at least a minor role in how they...

A spin-off with a good start

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter February 13, 2015

Unlike movies, television has no sequels. It has spin-offs. The number of successful and critically acclaimed TV shows pales in comparison to the volume of “good” movies out there. This is due to...

Who won this year?

Sanjana Krishnakumar, Staff Reporter February 13, 2015

From Sam Smith’s four Grammy steals for “Stay with Me” to Sia’s breathtaking hallucinogenic performance of “Chandelier”, the 57th Grammy’s stunned viewers across the nation. The awards ceremony...

Dining halls continue Valentine’s Day special

Jenny Jeon, Contributing Reporter February 13, 2015

Fancy tableware, signature four course dishes and elegant decorations seems like a romantic scene in a fancy New York restaurant on Valentine’s Day, but this scene is closer than the Big Apple; it is...

CWRU Thoughts

CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Copy Editor February 13, 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: Why are you dressed up? A: I had work earlier....

Strut your stuff

Temi Omilabu, Staff Reporter February 13, 2015

Spectrum, the LGBTQA+ Allies student group, will be embracing the culture of drag on Feb. 20 at the Drag Ball. A little known fact about drag is that it actually stems from fourth century B.C. Athens,...

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