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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Local library promotes National Poetry Month

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter April 4, 2014

It’s April, which means that National Poetry Month has officially kicked off. The yearly event was created in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, who was inspired by the success of month-long celebrations...

“Coherence”

Winston Eng, Staff Reporter April 4, 2014

The ticket holders were getting more and more restless as they learned that the previous film’s Q-and-A session had run a little longer than expected. The time was 11:35 p.m., and as someone who had...

Fashioning for Formals

Allison Duchin, Staff Reporter April 4, 2014

Did you think the days of worrying about getting the right dress, doing your hair just right, spending hours on makeup or trying to find shoes that are comfortable but also look great ended with senior...

Playlist of the Week: 4/4

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 4, 2014

“Sprinkles” — We Are Scientists With a name like We Are Scientists, these indie rockers might as well be Case students. “Sprinkles” sports a hook that you’ll be humming after just one listen,...

Presenter at MakerFaire 2013 demonstrates a chemical reaction. The annual event is free and open to the public.

Maker Faire brings innovation and technology to the public

Jessica Yang, Staff Reporter March 28, 2014

After the success of the first Cleveland Mini Maker Faire last year, the Cleveland Public Library and Ingenuity Cleveland decided to host the same event this year at the Cleveland Public Library at 325...

Lake Effect Improv Festival a rousing success

Patrick Clarke, Staff Reporter March 28, 2014

The third annual Lake Effect Improv Festival opened last Saturday, March 22 to a chapel packed with those eager to be awed and humored by extemporized acting. Invited to perform alongside Case Western...

Pass the suds… from Brew Kettle Taproom and Smokehouse

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter March 28, 2014

The Brew Kettle Taproom and Smokehouse is the brewery for brewers. This brewery is quite unique compared to others; not only can you try nine different home brews and 21 different guest beers, but you...

Poetry in the Museum: A contest for poets

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter March 28, 2014

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is cosponsoring this year’s “Poetry in the Museum” contest with Case Western Reserve University’s Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities. Accordingly, this...

Sisyphus album review

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter March 28, 2014

In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was forced to repeatedly roll a boulder up a hill, watch it roll back down and repeat. Despite finding success at the top of the mountain, he saw it crumble away as the boulder...

La Alianza celebrates Carnival in upcoming event

Katy Witkowski, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 28, 2014

La Alianza is exactly like what it sounds like: an alliance of students of Hispanic descent who have joined together to celebrate their respective cultures. However, La Alianza is open for all who identify...

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