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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

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...

A conversation with actor Eddie Redmayne

A conversation with actor Eddie Redmayne

Winston Eng, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014

Can there be a greater challenge than to portray one of the most intelligent minds in the scientific community? Such a question is best reserved for actor Eddie Redmayne, who portrays world-renown astrophysicist...

Sig Ep

Bigs versus littles

Enio Chinca, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014

Nov. 15 was a cold and somber day plagued with snow showers and frightfully bitter weather. However, this did not stop fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon from hosting their partner event: the Big Little Olympics....

Students show off their talents in UPB’ CWRU’s Got Talent event

Tiffany Cheung, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014

The spotlight is on, the clapping has subsided, and the audience waits. Can the next performer top the previous one? There is already extraordinary talent in the air and oozing out of the Kelvin & Eleanor...

“In Grand Style,” an exhibit at the WRHS shows off past Cleveland style.

When Cleveland was the king of fashion

Allison Duchin, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014

On Nov. 8, 2014 the Western Reserve Historical Society opened its new exhibit, “In Grand Style.” This exhibit features elaborate clothing from a range of nearly six decades. Danielle Peck, the senior...

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