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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

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...

Pie a Pi Phi

Pie a Pi Phi

September 26, 2014

On Friday, Sept. 19, members of the Pi Beta Phi sorority held their annual philanthropy event, “Pie a Pi Phi.” For $2, anyone could purchase one pie to slam into a sorority member’s face. However,...

Documentary illuminates Egypt’s political revolution

Winston Eng, Staff Reporter September 26, 2014

There should be little doubt that Jehane Noujaim’s entrancing documentary “The Square” is one of the most compelling and engaging documentaries you may ever see on the recurrent cycles of political...

Dash toward the movies for “The Maze Runner”

Sanjana Singh, Contributing Reporter September 26, 2014

After the continuous success of movies based on Young Adult novels, such as “Divergent” and “Hunger Games,” it was unsurprising to have another dystopian, post-apocalyptic trilogy come to the big...

Halo developer’s new game falls short of expectation

Enio Chinca, Contributing Reporter September 26, 2014

Many people know Bungie video game developers for creating the ultra-successful “Halo” franchise. Because of this massive fan base, Bungie stirred a lot of excitement when they announced the release...

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...

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