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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Chozen Few Band Opens Wade Oval Wednesday Festivities

Anne Nickoloff, Music Reporter June 16, 2013

Sprinkling rain came and went in Cleveland this past Wednesday, ready at any moment to break out into the storm that kept many Ohioans from leaving the comforts the indoors. But Chozen Few Band wasn’t...

More information about the event and the headlining band can be found at http://www.petemcdonaldmusic.com/.

Conserve the Rock… and Roll

Anne Nickoloff, Music Reporter May 24, 2013

It is no secret that land conservationists know their rocks. However, on June 7, those who also rock out will take the stage at the Beachland Ballroom, located at 15711 Waterloo Road, for the annual Conservation...

Rich Girl: To be or Not To Be a Rom-Com

Joseph Verbovszky, Theatre Critic May 13, 2013

It seems to be a growing trend among Cleveland Playhouse Productions to tell an insightful and often heart-wrenching narrative about some fundamental truth of human nature through comedy. In March, “Good...

Springfest, headlined by pop-rock band The Maine, draws crowds to NRV field

Springfest, headlined by pop-rock band The Maine, draws crowds to NRV field

Anne Nickoloff and Mike McKenna April 28, 2013

Music blared throughout the north side of Case Western Reserve University's campus, its origin unclear. Some late sleepers with open windows were jolted awake by the sound. Some meandering students were...

Stephen Sondheim’s 1990 musical “Assassins” opens as a dinner theatre production at the Jolly Scholar tonight. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Ever thought an “Assassin” was sitting next to you?

Katy Witkowski, A&E Editor April 26, 2013

John Wilkes Booth walks into a bar with Lee Harvey Oswald, John Hinckley, Sara Jane Moore, and Leon Czolgosz. What does Booth do? Being the infamous assassin that he is, he influences the others to follow...

Best albums to date and to come

Jason Walsh, Music Critic April 26, 2013

In alphabetical order, here are some of the best and biggest albums of the year. With school ending and summer coming up, when are you going to get a better chance to explore new music? The Year...

Donald Qiao, founder and president of independent student group Case TV, interviews unsuspecting students.

Case TV: independently bringing smiles to campus

Elaina Lin, Theatre and Dance Reporter April 26, 2013

It’s a typical day at Case Western Reserve University, until you start walking along Leutner Pavilion, where there seems to be some sort of spectacle. Video cameras surround the scene, and an unsuspecting...

Observer’s playlist of the week: April 26, 2013

Jason Walsh, Music Critic April 26, 2013

Azealia Banks - “Yung Rapunxel” If you somehow haven’t heard Azealia Banks’s “212” by now, you should get on board. It was one of the best songs of last year, and “Yung Rapunxel” is her...

Cast and call: Captain America visits Cleveland

April 26, 2013

This past weekend, the crew of the new Marvel movie “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” auditioned hundreds of people to be extras. Many from the area came to get their 15 seconds of fame. Here are...

Spot Night changes, but in a good way

Anne Nickoloff, Music Reporter April 26, 2013

After another successful year, Spot Night may face some future changes to promote its weekly presence on Case Western Reserve University’s campus. “We’re looking to book artists that will be getting...

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