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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

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...

“The Signal” falls short

Winston Eng, Staff Reporter September 5, 2014

Film too strange for its own good There is something to note when coming into a movie with few, if any, expectations and leaving completely stunned, confused and somewhat conflicted about how to further...

CWRU Thoughts

CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter September 5, 2014

The Case Western community is known for thinking beyond the possible. Each week, this column aims to capture a slice of campus life. Q: How has your time been at Case Western Reserve University? What...

Harsha Chandupatla/Observer

We’re all nerds here

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 29, 2014

The Tink’s grand opening brings out CWRU’s inner geekiness Case Western Reserve University president Barbara Snyder walked on stage to thunderous applause and a Spartan drumline. Then, she started...

Barrels of fun... at Rubblebucket

Barrels of fun… at Rubblebucket

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter August 29, 2014

As many new students unpacked on Thursday, Aug. 21, I was experiencing the best indie rock Cleveland has to offer at the Grog Shop. Opening band Village Bicycle played to what was at first a rather...

Teddy Eisenberg/Observer

Restaurants repurposed

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter August 29, 2014

A culinary preview of University Circle Trentina is the latest restaurant from Chef Jonathon Sawyer (of Noodlecat and Greenhouse Tavern fame). Inspired by northern Italian flavors and locally sourced...

Playlist of the Week: Aug. 29, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter August 29, 2014

“Brill Bruisers” — The New Pornographers After a four-year break, indie rock’s most accomplished supergroup is back with “Brill Bruisers,” the absurdly big-sounding title track from their...

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