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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

The Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, pictured above, is a local hotspot that offers cheap concert tickets from bands local and national.

North Collinwood’s hip haven

Anne Nickoloff, Music Reporter September 6, 2013

East Cleveland is probably exactly what you think it would look like, if you’ve heard about it from someone who’s been there: dilapidated buildings, cracked roads, overgrown weeds. And by ‘East...

Cinematheque at CIA (projection room pictured above) offers artfully chosen films just a quick walk from CWRU housing in University Circle.

Cleveland Institute of Art’s Cinematheque

Lily Korte, Staff Reporter September 6, 2013

For a college student, getting to the movie theaters can be a hassle. Even nearby locations like the Cedar Lee Theatre may be intimidating to travel to for those unfamiliar with public transportation in...

Studio-A-Rama brings solid lineup & headliners for 32nd year

Tracy Boachie, Arts & Entertainment Reporter September 6, 2013

On Saturday, Sept. 7, Case Western Reserve University’s radio station WRUW-FM 91.1 will be bringing 11 acts from Cleveland and beyond to the Mather Memorial courtyard for a day filled with good ol’...

Graphic t-shirts for the graphic gamer

Allison Duchin, Staff Reporter September 6, 2013

Gamers and non-gamers unite! Pull out your t-shirts featuring Mario, Yoshi and your favorite superheroes. These highly recognizable characters have taken over graphic t-shirt designs in many stores. Now...

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...

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