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Stephen Sanchezs new album Angel Face tells the story of the enamored Troubadour Sanchez and his love interest, Evangeline, with songs reminiscent of 1950s hits.

Stephen Sanchez’s “Angel Face”: An angel’s voice, but does it have an angel’s wings?

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer October 6, 2023

If you would describe yourself as the type to often get stuck in a TikTok death-scroll, then perhaps you need no introduction to Stephen Sanchez. In the last year alone, the up-and-coming singer has experienced...

What to do this week(end) (10/6/23)

Kate Gordon, Life Editor October 6, 2023

With Halloween right around the corner, there’s no shortage of fun, festive events going on around Cleveland—and right here on campus. Here are five of my favorites, from drag shows to cult classic...

Subverting traditional western expectations, the Cleveland Museum of Art exhibit, “Chinas Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta,” immerses viewers in authentic Chinese art.

“Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta” takes viewers on a journey through time

Megan Abel, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

Walking into “China's Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta” at the Cleveland Museum of Art, you first encounter a small explanation of the area and the contributors to the exhibit....

A Cleveland Ballet spectacular: The first timers’ review of Carmen

A Cleveland Ballet spectacular: The first timers’ review of “Carmen”

Zachary Treseler and Amanda Wu September 29, 2023

This past weekend, the Cleveland Ballet performed its most recent show including “Pas de Dix,” “Nocturne” and “Carmen” at the Connor Palace in Playhouse Square. As it was our first time attending...

What to watch and read this fall

Kate Gordon, Life Editor September 29, 2023

While The Observer seems to want to encourage Case Western Reserve University students to go out and see as much of the community as possible, sometimes you can’t avoid staying in. The pull of the sofa...

Sweet, savory and sexy: Foods for the college couple

Shivangi Nanda and Noah Henriques September 22, 2023

Keeping the title of a Case Western Reserve University couple is a rare feat—it’s hard to manage the demanding CWRU lifestyle while still making time for each other. Even with moments to spare, planning...

Fun things to do in Cleveland this fall

Kate Gordon, Life Editor September 22, 2023

Fall is arguably Cleveland’s best season. The city and its surrounding suburbs contain an underrated network of parks perfect for taking in fall colors, including Cuyahoga Valley National Park, as well...

The musical SIX reinvents the women behind Henry VIIIs six failed marriages, painting them in new, brightly-colored lights.

SIX: The Musical: Feminist Think Piece or Surface-Level Fun?

Srilakshiya Sudhakar, Contributing Writer September 15, 2023

I was somewhat familiar with the story of the infamous King Henry VIII prior to hearing about “SIX: The Musical,” whether it was from a passing mention of the Protestant Reformation in history class...

Laufeys new album features songs that pay tribute to her musical influences while also maintaining a sense of intrigue for younger music lovers.

Can Laufey’s “Bewitched” truly beguile its listeners?

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer September 15, 2023

There’s a certain quality in Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir’s voice that sounds almost supernatural. Taking the musical stage under her first name—pronounced “lay-vay”—the 24 year-old singer, songwriter,...

A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur is a collection of paintings from northwest India curated by the Smithsonian and the City Palace Museum, with incredibly detailed and atmospheric pieces dating all the way back to the 17th century.

“A Splendid Land” immerses viewers in sights and sounds of Royal Udaipur

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer September 15, 2023

A visit to “A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur” is not a passive experience.  Although many of the works in the exhibit are older than the United States itself, there is an active stream...

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