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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

Let art engage your senses

Tiffany Cheung, Contributing Reporter October 3, 2014

This year’s Fall Exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland features two exhibitions: Ferran Adrià’s “Notes on Creativity” and Kirk Mangus’ “Things Love.” Both of these...

EMBA students make friends for life

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 3, 2014

After an unforgettable trip abroad, Case Western Reserve University’s graduate students in the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) class of 2015 found a creative way to give back to South...

Reasons to write

Jessica Yang, Social Media Editor October 3, 2014

Attendees of novelist Zadie Smith’s Sept. 30 lecture as part of Writer’s Center Stage series weren’t surprised at the mix of topics featured in her talk: racism, creativity and being provocative,...

Urban herbs

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter October 3, 2014

A visit to the Cleveland Botanical Garden typically entails several elements, including breathtaking fountains, vivacious florae and intricate sculptures. Despite its location in the notoriously gray...

Waiting for Lefty

CWRU alumni return to direct and design Eldred’s upcoming show

Temi Omilabu, Contributing Reporter October 2, 2014

I’m going to be honest: Even though I am a self-proclaimed patron of the arts, I haven’t actually seen a show at Eldred in a while. I know, on-campus theatre is easily accessible to students, and...

Juicy J

Juicy J announced as replacement Fall Concert performer

Enio Chinca, Staff Reporter October 2, 2014

The University Program Board recently announced that Juicy J will be the replacement performer for Case Western Reserve University’s 2014 Fall Concert. Juicy J, a rap musician, is famous for songs such...

October Spot Night Preview

Temi Omilabu, Contributing Reporter September 29, 2014

Oct. 2: Grizfolk Make your way down to The Spot to see Grizfolk on Thursday, Oct. 2 and your soul will thank you afterward. The band just released their EP “From the Spark” which features their most...

CWRU Thoughts

CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter September 26, 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 that's been bothering you...

Playlist of the Week

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 26, 2014

“i” — Kendrick Lamar The letter “i” does double duty on Kendrick Lamar’s latest single, serving not only as the track’s title but also paying tribute to the Isley Brothers. The West Coast...

Author Zadie Smith to speak at CWRU

Jessica Yang, Staff Reporter September 26, 2014

The 11th Writers Center Stage is coming back to Cleveland for another season, however, unlike previous years, the lectures will be held on the Case Western Reserve University campus, in Tinkham Veale University...

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