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“The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds” – Refreshing and Nostalgic

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter September 12, 2014

The Legend of Zelda is a classic action-adventure video game series starring a humble swordsman named Link that has consistently drawn an audience to itself since its inception in 1986 on the Nintendo...

Ed Sheeren’s one man show wowed the crowd at Wolstein.

You need Ed, but he don’t need you

Jeniece Montellano September 12, 2014

One man plus one loop pedal plus three guitars plus 14 LED screens multiplied by thousands of screaming fans equals one amazing concert experience. Last Thursday, Sept. 3, Ed Sheeran rocked the Wolstein...

Music’s Beginnings

Lily Korte, Staff Reporter September 12, 2014

Anyone who has ever watched a silent film or an old cartoon knows that the soundtrack is a vital component of the story. A few bars of a melody could indicate anything from where the action was occurring...

CWRU Thoughts

CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter September 12, 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 do you think of the choice of Neon Trees...

SKATERS will be performing before The Orwells, for a punky show at the Grog Shop on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Courtesy SKATERS FB

SKATERS roll back into Cleveland

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 5, 2014

Singer Michael Cummings hopes for bigger crowds After this past April’s SKATERS show, expectations might be mixed for their return to the Grog Shop this coming Tuesday, Sept. 9. “That was a really...

Filled with tender moments, Stop, Kiss has audiences laughing while they cry.

“Stop Kiss” a can’t miss

Temi Omilabu, Contributing Reporter September 5, 2014

Eldred’s latest performance seamless If you did not get a chance to see the production of Stop Kiss this past weekend…I’m so sorry. From Aug. 28-30, the Players’ Theatre Group performed “Stop...

New LGBTQA+ group started for graduate and professional school students

Ellie Rambo, Staff Reporter September 5, 2014

This week five students launched QGrad, a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally (LGBTQA+) group for graduate and professional school students. Although Case Western Reserve University is...

No restraints at Zetepaint

No restraints at Zetepaint

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 5, 2014

Students donned their bright white shirts for Zeta Psi’s annual paint party, Zetepaint, held in the Leutner Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 30. With headlining No Limits and opening PSTRCHLD, the thumping...

Playlist of the Week

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 5, 2014

Sept. 5, 2014 “Southern Comfort” — The Orwells “I’m not that old, but I’m getting pretty wise,” wails lead singer Mario Cuomo part of the way through “Southern Comfort,” a tune that...

Severance Halls performance was the perfect precursor to a school year filled with music. Mike Suglio/Observer

The end of a summer at Severance

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter September 5, 2014

As the gentle and warm summer ended, so did the Friday night Summers@Severance series. Throughout the month of August, the Cleveland Orchestra provided an intimate musical experience both in the hall and...

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