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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Hulu original series: Missing The Mark

Lily Korte, Staff Reporter September 6, 2013

Since the rise of the Internet, media executives have fretted about the sustainability of music, television, film and books as industries. Fears about sales lost to digital piracy are gradually being assuaged...

Review: Islands ‘Ski Mask’

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter September 6, 2013

Artist: Islands Album: Ski Mask Rating: 3 / 5 Islands is a Canadian band fronted by Nicholas Thorburn, formerly of indie-rock touchstones The Unicorns and more recently bands like Islands and Mister...

South London folk stops by East Cleveland

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter September 6, 2013

Stepping through the kitchen and down a set of stairs brought me to the warm basement of Beachland Tavern to meet The Melodic. Their show on Aug. 31 was both quirky and intimate, catered to a small...

Observer’s Playlist of the Week: 9/6

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter September 6, 2013

Danny Brown — “Old” “Old” is a single from Danny Brown’s upcoming debut album, “OLD,” which is due out Sept. 30. Although Brown’s been on the mixtape circuit for a while, this will be...

The hidden cove of Coventry

The hidden cove of Coventry

Anne Nickoloff, Music Reporter August 30, 2013
Coventry's Grog Shop offers performances from a variety of different musical artists.
Simon Pegg’s return to the big screen:  ‘The World’s End’

Simon Pegg’s return to the big screen: ‘The World’s End’

Lily Korte, Film Critic August 30, 2013

At long last, the Cornetto Trilogy is complete! If those words mean nothing to you, maybe these words will: the creative team behind “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” have finally made another...

These wrought iron sculptures line the sidewalks of Coventry Road, home to many busineses and students.

Coventry SID betters neighborhood but shopping experience still attracts students

Katy Witkowski, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 30, 2013

Coventry has long been an attractive destination that’s just a step away from campus: although a trek from North Residential Village, it is a frequent for south side residents and the greater Cleveland...

Vintage Trouble took the Grog Shop’s stage by storm last Saturday, Aug. 24. The emotion-packed, two hour concert evoked significant audience participation.

A vintage feel, no trouble here

Anne Nickoloff, Music Reporter August 30, 2013

“Thank you for participating,” yelled sweaty singer Ty Tylers, a smile half-concealed by his microphone. Audience members yelled back, thrusting their hands (most of which held beer cans) into the...

Run The Jewels

Run The Jewels

Jason Walsh, Music Critic August 30, 2013

The times, they are a-confusin’ when it comes to the rap world. Way back in 2011, it seemed like Kanye West and Jay-Z were establishing some hip hop hegemony. Kanye had just released the magnum opus...

UPB announces opener for Passion Pit’s Homecoming Weekend Concert

UPB announces opener for Passion Pit’s Homecoming Weekend Concert

Katy Witkowski, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 29, 2013

On Wednesday night, University Program Board announced on their Facebook page the opener for Passion Pit’s return to Case Western Reserve University. San Diego, Cali. natives ASTR, a self-proclaimed...

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