Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Last Friday, Colin Jost, Marcello Hernandez and Molly Kearney from Saturday Night Live took the stage in Severance Hall for UPBs annual Spring Comedian show.

Colin Jost cracks up CWRU

Noah Henriques and Shivangi Nanda March 31, 2023

Classes, clubs, jobs and research—the stressors just seem to pile up at Case Western Reserve University, and sometimes we need some gut-busting laughs to help us forget about our endless responsibilities....

Cocaine Bear is a masterpiece of wit and gore that leaves audience members at the edge of their seat as the titular bear tears through unsuspecting victims.

“Cocaine Bear”: The one killer you should never run from

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor March 3, 2023

This review contains spoilers for “Cocaine Bear” Five stars. That’s it. Just from the title alone, you get everything you need to know about this horror-comedy. “Cocaine Bear” is exactly...

The teens of Outer Banks struggle to escape from a deserted island at the start of season three. Pictured from left to right are Cleo (Carlacia Grant), Pope (Jonathan Daviss), J.J. (Rudy Pankow), Kiara (Madison Bailey), John B. (Chase Stokes) and Sarah (Madelyn Cline).

“Outer Banks” is back

Alivia Cook, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

This article contains spoilers for “Outer Banks”   Quarantine was a hard time for many, made slightly easier by the release of new and addicting shows. One unique series that became an instant...

Over 500 cars, including both modern and retro models, were displayed for car aficianados and amateurs alike at the Cleveland Auto Show.

The Cleveland Auto Show is a thing of dreams

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor March 3, 2023

I know next to nothing about cars. Scratch that. I know absolutely nothing about cars. I couldn’t tell you what horsepower means. I can’t identify most car brands by their logo. I wouldn’t be able...

Abbott Elementary has resurged the popularity of network sitcoms, which have been struggling with viewership for the past several years.

“Abbott Elementary” is bringing the sitcom back

Kate Gordon, Copy Editor March 3, 2023

After an influx of network sitcoms in the early 2000s to mid-2010s, including hits such as “The Office,” “Modern Family” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” the genre has all but died out in recent years....

Macy Dickersons Norm (left) and her dog played by Mary Coulter (right) deliver an equal number of laughs and heartfelt moments in PTGs Found Dog alongside the rest of its cast.

PTG play “Found Dog” captures audiences

Mulan Ma, Engagement Editor February 24, 2023

With a lovable and unique cast of characters, punchy humor that keeps the clock ticking away and masterfully done moments of vulnerability in between, I may have found a great time in “The Found Dog...

Springfest’s Battle of the Bands bursts into Thwing Ballroom

Shejuti Wahed, Video Editor February 24, 2023

This past Friday, I felt as though I was an extra on the set of “Lemonade Mouth” or even a “Pitch Perfect” movie. While I was taking my time setting up interviews in a corner of Thwing 201 with...

Hogwarts Legacy is the current game dominating the cultural discourse, but it hasnt been around its gameplay but rather J. K. Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter, and her controversial views.

Hogwarts Legacy: The dark cloud of controversy hanging over the wizarding world

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor February 17, 2023

The recent release of Warner Brothers’ “Hogwarts Legacy,” an open-world role-playing game set in the “Harry Potter” universe, has been riddled with controversy and ethical dilemmas. Reviews for...

In their 17th studio album This Stupid World, Yo La Tengo returns to their melancholic, noise pop roots.

A Harmony of Industrial Noise: “This Stupid World”

TJ Disabato, Staff Writer February 17, 2023

On Feb. 10, the gloomy masters of melancholic longing, Yo La Tengo, released their 17th studio album in nearly 40 years. The album calls back to many of the themes that made the band successful in the...

This boxwood figure of Daoist immortal He Xiangu dates back to the 18th century, and is a good example of the intricate craftmanship present in the new Chinese miniatures exhibit at CMA.

“China Through the Magnifying Glass” focuses in on small-scale splendour

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer February 10, 2023

For better or for worse, modern ethos ascribes success with excess. The world’s tallest building, biggest plane, largest private estate, highest net worth are all well regarded; all these records are...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

In an effort to promote dialogue and the sharing of ideas, The Observer encourages members of the university community to respectfully voice their comments below. Comments that fail to meet the standards of respect and mutual tolerance will be removed as necessary.
All The Observer Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest