Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

The Feminist Collective at CWRU brings light to persisting inequalities

The Feminist Collective at CWRU brings light to persisting inequalities

Allison Duchin, Staff Reporter February 28, 2014

Case Western Reserve University has outlets for athletes, writers, entrepreneurs, researchers and many other sections of the student body. No student group focused on feminism, excluding the Women’s...

Too True: A new beginning for Dee Dee and Dum Dum Girls

Teddy Eisenberg, Contributing Reporter February 28, 2014

Released on Jan. 28, 2014, “Too True” is the latest record from the dream pop band Dum Dum Girls. The big, reverb-y, washed-out guitar sound that permeates the album calls to mind the work of Smiths’...

Pent up anger at Mom? Let it out in “Binding of Isaac”

Josie Krome, Staff Reporter February 28, 2014

As with many indie games, “The Binding of Isaac” may have flown under your gaming radar. In this case, that would be quite the tragedy. “The Binding of Isaac” is a 2011 randomly generated role...

“Deathtrap” — more like laugh trap

Joseph Verbovszky, Staff Reporter February 28, 2014

It’s been a long time since I have seen a play like “Deathtrap,” a play that is pure entertainment. Written in 1978 by Ira Levin, “Deathtrap” is a meanly funny comic thriller that follows the...

Playlist of the Week, 2/28

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter February 28, 2014

“Prince Johnny” — St. Vincent Finally, St. Vincent’s new self-titled album was released. “Prince Johnny” layers St. Vincent’s breathy, melodious vocals over a groovy beat. “Wanderlust” —...

On Wednesday, Feb. 19, CWRU a capella group Dhamakapella performed at Chutney Rolls’ open mic night. Open mics will occur every last Wednesday of the month.

Chutney Rolls combines community and good eats in University Circle

Allison Duchin, Staff Reporter February 21, 2014

“Delivering Joy.” This is the mission of the Indian restaurant “Chutney Rolls,” located on Murray Hill Road. Inspired by the CEO of Zappos.com Tony Hsieh, Hrishue Mahalaha, the owner of Chutney...

Short. Sweet. Film Fest enlivens winter doldrums

Laura Hurst, Contributing Reporter February 21, 2014

“Good food, good films, good beer.” A simple but inviting slogan, this weekend’s Short. Sweet. Film Fest promises to deliver two full days of spirited arts and culture. Mike Suglio, Case Western...

Nighttown: Cleveland’s own temple to jazz

Patrick Clarke, Contributing Reporter February 21, 2014

It’s the weekend. Or a weekday. You’re bored. Or you’re tired. Whatever entertainment Case Western Reserve University has to offer, it isn’t working. So you try to amuse yourself with a bit of...

Tokyo National Museum pieces call CMA home during special exhibit

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter February 21, 2014

The Cleveland Museum of Art has taken a big step forward in terms of cultural exchange with its new exhibition of modern Japanese art entitled “Remaking Tradition: Modern Art of Japan from the Tokyo...

Pass the suds… from Rocky River Brewing Company

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter February 21, 2014

On yet another cold evening, I drove out to Rocky River in search of delicious beer. This week I checked out Rocky River Brewing Company set in a suburban town, but still easily drivable for Case Western...

Load More Stories