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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

SpartanTHON’s back and bigger than ever

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter February 5, 2015

Tomorrow, Feb. 7, Case Western Reserve University’s own SpartanTHON will hold its annual Dance Marathon in the Veale Gymnasium. This year marks the fifth dance marathon since the club’s inception,...

Beauty in the details

Maria Fazal, Copy Editor February 5, 2015

Case Western Reserve University’s own Christopher Pekoc has an exhibition on view at the Akron Art Museum. But, considering Pekoc’s busy career, it’s no surprise that he has another exhibition...

What If shows the eclectic romance between Wallace and Chantry, without devolving into a mushy mess.

A Rom-Com worth its while

Winston Eng, Staff Reporter February 5, 2015

I have a small secret: I'm a huge sucker for romantic comedies. From “Annie Hall” and “When Harry Met Sally” to “My Best Friend's Wedding” and “Pretty Woman,” I've always found myself so...

Chocolate galore

Sierra Blanton, Contributing Reporter February 5, 2015
Kids Against Hunger and Chocolate Club co-host event
BrewWorks brings back the old-timey feel of family-owned businesses in the form of a brewery.

Pass the suds…

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter February 5, 2015

If you ever wanted to experience well-balanced, drinkable beers at a “Mom & Pop’s” brewery, then venture out to Chardon. On a cold winter night, I drove far out east to the “snowbelt” capital...

Quidditch Teams Yule Ball was just as successful as their first year, with plenty of dancing, food and Harry Potter lore to spare.

The Quaffle isn’t the only ball the Quidditch Team is throwing

Sanjana Krishnakumar, Contributing Reporter February 5, 2015

The “Harry Potter” theme song resonated throughout the room, as students entered the Tinkham Veale Ballroom in ball gowns and tuxes. Hogwarts-inspired decorations surrounded the tables and windows,...

Hip hop artist Hoodie Allen will be performing at CWRU in April.

Hoodie Allen to headline Springfest

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 5, 2015

On Feb. 2, Springfest announced that hip-hop artist Hoodie Allen will be headlining this year’s events. The much-anticipated headliner decision breaks away from previous genres in Case Western Reserve...

A conversation with…

Winston Eng, Staff Reporter January 30, 2015

A typical road trip weekend consists of partying, hooking up and going wild. However in 2010, four friends—Adam (John Cusack), Lou (Rob Corddry), Nick (Craig Robinson) and Jacob (Clark Duke—discovered...

An American hero?

Sunny Kalidindi, Staff Reporter January 30, 2015

“American Sniper” is a film built on parallels, which work by making the viewer draw connections between scenes. Perhaps the most alarming parallel comes right at the beginning of the movie when newly-deployed...

Playlist of the Week: Jan. 30, 2015

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter January 30, 2015

“Then Came the Morning”—The Lone Bellow The clouds open in the first few seconds of “Then Came the Morning,” revealing the sunny, blue-eyed soul vocals of Brian Elmquist and Kanene Doheney Pipkin...

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