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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

Nerds become stars in Eldred’s latest play “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Eldred loves losers

Ellie Rambo, Copy Editor December 5, 2014

“Your word is cow.” “Could I have the definition please?” “It means cow.” “Could you use it in a sentence?” “Please spell cow.” “C-O-W.” “That is correct.” This...

War film still fits today’s issues

Nardine Taleb, Staff Reporter November 28, 2014

Now, the nation watches the aftermath of a jury’s decision to let the officer who shot and killed Mike Brown walk free. There is unrest not only in Ferguson, but also in the rest of the country. It came...

Playlist of the week: Nov. 28, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter November 28, 2014

“The Good Kind”—Ottawa Upon first listen, the most incredible thing about Ottawa’s first single, “The Good Kind,” is the immediate rush of adrenaline-fueled confidence. Brooding bass, crisp...

“Be the lobster”

Nardine Taleb, Contributing Reporter November 26, 2014

Do you have the courage? This is the question Elizabeth Gilbert, author of "Eat, Pray, Love" and "The Signature of All Things" asked her audience on Monday, Nov. 17 at the Writers Center Stage program,...

The Jolly Scholar launches weekly comedy series

Julia Bianco, News Editor November 26, 2014

Comedy fans, rejoice! The Jolly Scholar is bringing the local comedy scene to campus with their new Wednesday night comedy series, in partnership with Chucklefck. “The thought was to try to find something...

The Theory of Everything shows both Stephen Hawkings genius and his struggle with ALS.

On love and physics

Winston Eng, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014

I have not read "A Brief History of Time" nor do I consider myself a regular student of popular science. However, chances are if you mention Stephen Hawking’s name in passing, images of stars, space...

Andaaz 2014

Andaaz 2014

November 21, 2014

The performances this year at Andaaz 2014 were colorful,impressive and simply beautiful. This year’s show featured the first Andaaz performances of CWRU Rasa, Spartan Swaras and Plan Beta, along with...

Shaggtasic evening at the Grog Shop

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014

This past wintery Sunday night had the Grog Shop toasty with summer Reggae by early 2000’s favorite, Shaggy. Case Western Reserve University students and fellow Clevelanders waved their hands in the...

Coffee shop features gritty Cleveland artist

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014

John G. is a name that may not resonate strongly with those outside of Cleveland, but most locals have seen his artwork at some point, whether they realize it or not. His pieces are frequently featured...

CWRU Thoughts

CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014

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 something most people don't know about...

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