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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

Whodunit?

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter September 27, 2013

During the Academy Awards, viewers usually don’t question why the carpet is red. However, there may be reasons to wonder about this potential detail at the English Graduate Student Association’s...

Howard’s“Rush”deserves the hype

Lily Korte, Staff Reporter September 27, 2013

Great achievers throughout history are driven by a variety of factors. Some are motivated by money, some by fantasies of attaining power, while others simply want to prove wrong every person who ever doubted...

The Observer Playlist of the Week: 9/27

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter September 27, 2013

R. Kelly - “Genius” There are really no adjectives for this song other than “R. Kelly.” Get ready for “Black Panties,” out Nov. 11. Pusha T - “Nosetalgia (ft. Kendrick Lamar)” Pusha...

World-class Cleveland Orchestra calls Severance Hall home during the fall, winter and spring. During the summer, the Cleveland Orchestra performs at Blossom Music Center.

Severance Hall serves the students

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

More than ever before, the Cleveland Orchestra has pushed student attendance at their upcoming concert season by implementing huge student discounts and increased advertising. “We’re trying to have...

Many literary figures came to the Ohio Theatre to celebrate the 78th Annual Ainsfield Wolf Award Winners. From left to right, Wole Soyinka, Kevin Powers, Andrew Solomon and Laird Hunt enjoy the presentations. Eugene Gloria, the winner in poetry, isn’t shown.

Anisfield-Wolf Award-winner speaks to local literary lovers

Jessica Yang, Contributing Reporter September 20, 2013

The literary world descended upon Cleveland on Sept. 12, when select authors came for the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards ceremony held at the Ohio Theatre. The awards were created by Cleveland poet and philanthropist...

65 years of the Emmy Awards: The Observer’s predictions

Lily Korte, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

It’s that time of the year again, television fans. Emmy season has suddenly crept upon us, and hard though it might be to think about last year’s episodes of shows while most of this year’s seasons...

Fuel Coffee Bar brings new smiles and caffeine to Little Italy

Zsolt Bognar, Contributing Reporter September 20, 2013

The student community and Little Italy have a trendy new hotspot to celebrate in Fuel Coffee Bar. It’s located in the setting of a converted vintage gas station on Mayfield Road and 123rd St. In an atmosphere...

CHVRCHES debut album falls short of expectations

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

Artist: CHVRCHES Album: The Bones Of What You Believe Rating: 3 / 5 Although “The Bones Of What You Believe” is CHVRCHES’ debut album, it feels like they have been around for a while now. A...

Album Review: Elvis Costello

Lily Korte, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

Some musicians stick resolutely to making the same sort of music throughout their entire lives, each album essentially identical to the last, with each song an attempt to recreate the formula that gave...

The Observer Playlist of the Week 9/20/13

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

Four Tet - “Parallel Jalebi” “Parallel Jalebi” is the second single from Four Tet’s upcoming album “Beautiful Rewind.” Four Tet aka Kieran Hebden has been making electronic music since...

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