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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

“Guardians” breathes fresh air into Marvel franchise

Winston Eng, Staff Reporter August 29, 2014

In a universe filled with beloved crusaders such as Spider-Man, Iron Man and Captain America, Marvel has done extremely well in transitioning these comic book heroes into 3-D blockbuster adaptations. So...

Neon Trees beats out M.I.A and Juicy J for this year’s fall concert

Sunny Kalidindi, Contributing Reporter August 29, 2014

Recently, University Program Board announced its highly anticipated fall concert headliner, Neon Trees. They beat out other popular acts, such as M.I.A and Juicy J, as well as underground artists, such...

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CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter August 29, 2014

Q: What made you decide to work at Case? A: Before I came here, I used to work in a prison system. The floor I worked on had 60 male youths. I did that for 12 years. After 9/11, budgets everywhere were...

The Evil Within

Josie Krome, Staff Reporter August 29, 2014

For those interested in all things disturbing and spine-chilling, look no further than “The Evil Within.” It’s a survivor horror game by Bethesda (you know, they made “Skyrim”?) and Shinji Mikami,...

Ok Go participates in ice bucket challenge

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 25, 2014

Last night at the opening of the Tinkham Veale University Center, drummer Dan Konopka and crew member Darrell participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge near the main stage. Though Case Western President...

Little Italys The Feast

Little Italy’s food-filled street party brings huge crowds

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 17, 2014

The Feast of the Assumption means three things: Delicious food Traffic confusion Crowds This year was no different, and as the smell of garlic wafted down Mayfield and the sounds of DJ'd music...

Noodlecat Restaurant in Downtown Cleveland

Taking a bite out of Cleveland …at Noodlecat

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter August 16, 2014
Downtown's Noodlecat offers a varied take on classic Asian comfort food.

The Cleveland Orchestra offers deals for students

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter August 9, 2014

Did you know that 19,838 students attended performances at both Blossom and Severance Hall last year? That’s probably because Severance Hall offers CWRU students some of the best deals there are around...

Playlist of the Week: Aug. 8, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter August 8, 2014

“I Found A New Way” — Twin Peaks Hailing from Chicago, these young psych-rockers released their second album, “Wild Onion” on Aug. 5. “I Found A New Way,” that album’s opening tune,...

The Maines drummer Pat Kirch.

A conversation with The Maine’s Pat Kirch

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor July 29, 2014

Back in Spring of 2013, The Maine headlined Case Western's Springfest. Now, the band is tagging along with Warped Tour for the second time in its history. The tour is different than most shows, since...

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