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Michelson and Morleys swanky interior matches its nerd-chic themes.

Taking a bite out of Cleveland at Michelson and Morley

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 25, 2014
Michelson and Morley is conveniently located in the Tinkham Veale University Center.
Part of the reported sun-faded vintage collection, Urban Outfitters controversial sweater appeared to be blood-splattered.

Blood in the Water, Or at Least the Dye

Allison Duchin, Staff Reporter September 25, 2014

Earlier this season the clothing store Urban Outfitters displayed an apparently bloody sweatshirt with the words “Kent State University” written along it with the school’s logo. To say this shirt...

The Orwells put on a strange and slightly uncomfortable show at the Grog Shop last week, but the crowd still loved it.

The flavor of punk

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 19, 2014

After seeing The Orwells and SKATERS, two bands identified as punk rock, perform at the Grog Shop on Sept. 9, the genre of "punk" will never again feel decisive. SKATERS, who belted out powerful songs...

Neon Trees canceled

Neon Trees canceled

Enio Chinca, Contributing Reporter September 19, 2014

It seems the fall blues start early, following news that the Fall Concert performers Neon Trees will not, after all, be coming to Case Western Reserve University. Following last year’s popular concert...

Jack White produced a captivating performance at his show at Nautica Pavilion, where his stage was completely washed in a blue light

Jack White proves musical talent at Cleveland show

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

Some months ago, “Rolling Stone” magazine ran a headline describing Jack White as rock and roll’s own Willy Wonka. From the vast variety of music styles and guitar wizardry that White displayed during...

Kasumis films are composed of thousands of clips of public domain films and original film, mish-mashed into a plot about the main character.

MOCA presents dark, psychedelic adventure

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland presented an exhibition unlike any other on Sept. 17 and 18. The artwork in question was a cinematic assemblage by the globally renowned artist Kasumi, who has...

“Engaging the Future” at Cleveland Play House

Alex Clarke, Contributing Reporter September 19, 2014

Cleveland Play House (CPH), a Cleveland theatre company, was one of the 10 organizations involved with the “Engaging the future” project that The Cleveland Foundation started three years ago. The mission...

The perpetual Game of Thrones

Andrew Breland September 19, 2014

It’s a familiar sight for freshmen this week. About this time every semester, the first-year students realize they cannot do everything for which they signed up. This could mean that a few of the 12...

“Thank God for Jokes”

Julia Bianco, News Editor September 19, 2014

The title of Mike Birbiglia’s new 100 city stand-up tour is undeniably accurate: “Thank God for Jokes.” Thank God indeed, as Birbiglia’s one hour set was packed full of laughs, keeping the recent...

Shakespeare in the Park

Ellie Rambo, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

An outdoor production involving shipwrecks and cross-dressing is the perfect way to end a summer of theater. For many Cleveland residents, The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival’s production of “Twelfth...

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