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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

“The Monuments Men” not so monumental

Patrick Clarke, Contributing Reporter February 14, 2014

Directed and written (and starring) one mustachioed George Clooney, the billing for “The Monuments Men” is enough to get even the most cynical of moviegoers excited. It’s got history, war and a dream...

“Clash of Clans” won’t clash with your smartphone

Josie Krome, Contributing Reporter February 14, 2014

As smartphones get smarter and smarter, more and more apps pop up on the market. Free apps, in particular, run rampant in the Case Western population. One such game is “Clash of Clans,” a huge multiplayer...

“Loadout” puts the load out there

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter February 14, 2014

Thanks to the efforts of companies like Electronic Arts, one could be forgiven for thinking that free-to-play games are anything but free to play, existing only to frustrate players and take their money....

Fashion Forward

Fashion Forward

Ellie Rambo, Staff Reporter February 9, 2014

The high-ceilinged gallery is dark except for a screen showing a looped video of neon lights and the glowing artworks themselves. The informational plaques that accompany the pieces are difficult to read...

Classical music for all

Classical music for all

Zsolt Bogar, Staff Reporter February 7, 2014

Are you one of the many individuals on campus who feel that the shadow of Severance Hall and the riches of the Cleveland Orchestra are intimidating—but wish to reconcile your curiosity for classical...

Pass the suds from Fat Head’s Brewery & Saloon

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter February 7, 2014

On a cold Monday night when most students were celebrating the first Case Western Reserve University snow day of the academic year, a friend and I decided to venture 30 minutes west to Fat Head’s Brewery...

Do you want to have a Snowball?

Allison Duchin, Staff Reporter February 7, 2014

Just when you thought that Case Western Reserve University had gotten all the snow it possibly could hold, think again—Snowball is rolling up within the next few weeks. The 13th annual dance set for...

CMA engulfed in Van Gogh scandal

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter February 7, 2014

The Cleveland Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibition, “Van Gogh: Repetitions,” came together as the result of the ingenious combination of paintings from the Cleveland Museum of Art and The Phillips...

Playlist of the Week: 2/7

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter February 7, 2014

“In the Wake of You” — Dum Dum Girls This song is reminiscent of Billy Idol’s “White Wedding”...and 80’s songs in general. If you ignore the fact that it’s on the album “Too True”...

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

January 31, 2014

The university that usually prides itself on remaining open despite the elements succumbed to winter’s frozen force this past Tuesday. Usually, the Case Western Reserve University Emergency Management...

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