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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Playlist of the Week: April 24, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 25, 2014

“You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover” — The Strypes A sloppy guitar riff starts off “You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover”, stumbling over the one-two punch of a rolling bass line and simple...

Taps from Thirsty Dog Brewing Company and Hopping Frog Brewery, although all the same, feature beers across the brewing spectrum.

Pass the suds… from Thirsty Dog Brewing Company & Hoppin’ Frog Brewery

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

Akron, Ohio was once known as the “Rubber Capital of the World” because the four major tire companies, Goodrich Corporation, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and...

HBO renews popular “Game of Thrones,” to fans’ delight

Rebekah Camp, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

HBOs “Game of Thrones” kicked off its fourth season on April 6. It attracted more than 6.6 million viewers and became HBO’s most watched program since the 2007 series finale of “The Sopranos.”...

CWRU fills spaces with art

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

Case Western Reserve University: usually, the name is associated chiefly with science and engineering, among other things. However, most would be surprised to hear that certain areas of the school are...

Playlist of the Week: April 18, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

“High Ball Stepper” — Jack White What can be said about Jack White that hasn’t been already? He’s a genius, guitar-god and madman all rolled into one, something that “High Ball Stepper”...

We should all be stars

Jamie Van Doren, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

When you look at the stars in the sky, you aren’t seeing them in the present. You’re seeing the light they gave off many, many years ago. It’s not so different for each of us. The light that guides...

The oldest standing building in University Circle has been vacant for years. On April 12, sound will consume the Cozad-Bates House on Mayfield Rd. as an audio exhibition at MOCA.

Past Meets Present: Contemporary Art Event Takes Place in Pre-Civil War Mansion

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

Sitting patiently on the intersection of East 115 St. and Mayfield Rd. is a 161-year-old testament to history, equality and freedom. The Cozad-Bates House is University Circle’s oldest and only pre-Civil...

Great Lakes Theater performs “As You Like It”

Ellie Rambo, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

After the prologue, the play’s first scene opens with a spray of sparks as a man in dingy clothing uses a spinning saw. He is surrounded by grey scenery, which successfully creates the illusion of a...

Pass the suds… from Cellar Rats Brewery and Cornerstone Brewing Co.

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

On a sunny, cheerful Monday afternoon I ventured out to Madison, Ohio in search of beer. Madison, a solid 40 to 50 minutes east of Cleveland, is filled with farmland and rural Americana. Madison and...

Running away to Hungary isn’t necessary; ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ in theatres

Winston Eng, Contributing Reporter April 11, 2014

Regarded as a surprising success despite debated creative stagnation, Wes Anderson has developed a sense of unique style and originality ever since the debut of his short film “Bottle Rocket” in 1996. What...

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