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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

A playlist for late fall

Kate Gordon, Life Editor November 17, 2023

The end of the semester can be downright depressing. The deadlines for final exams and papers, which seemed so far in the distance at the beginning of August, are now only weeks away. Plus, the weather’s...

Eight songs perfect for spring

Kate Gordon, Copy Editor April 14, 2023

Even though it’s technically been spring for weeks now, it’s only just begun to feel like it. Temperatures are spiking into the 70s, trees and flowers are in full bloom and walking across campus now...

Lyrics of love and loss

TJ Disabato, Staff Writer February 10, 2023

Regardless of what you are snuggled up against—a lover, a body pillow or a bottle of rosé—this is the time to tell that person how you feel. It can certainly feel daunting, and I definitely cannot...

Back to school tunes

Shejuti Wahed, Video Editor January 20, 2023

Every new year, I find it impossible to push aside the feelings of excitement and nervous energy that come with my return to Case Western Reserve University. Something in the air whispers to me that fresh...

Home for the holidays

TJ Disabato, Staff Writer December 9, 2022

Soon, most of us will depart from campus to head home to see loved ones for the holidays. This return for the holidays can bring mixed emotions for many people, with the joy of seeing loved ones countered...

A journey through my latest rock anthems

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor November 11, 2022

We all have those songs that get us just the right amount of hype on our walk to and from class, whether they’re classic rock, blues or sad indie. They get us skipping down the hallway or pumping our...

The ultimate karaoke playlist

Christie Lanfear, Life Editor March 25, 2022

Let’s be real for a second: anyone who says they don’t love karaoke is lying. Who doesn’t enjoy singing their hearts out to their favorite songs? Whether you have the voice of an angel or can’t...

Tune out Valentines Day blues with Elvis Presleys Heartbreak Hotel and other songs on this weeks playlist.

The unspoken side of Valentine’s Day

Christie Lanfear, Life Editor February 4, 2022

There are two sides to every story, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. That said, there are those who are happily in love or casually dating someone or are in the awkward, but exciting, talking stage....

Emmy Melis I AM WOMAN is one of the many songs that will get you through your study sessions.

Holding on to motivation

Christie Lanfear, Staff Writer January 21, 2022

Online school is tedious and emotionally challenging at the best of times. In the absence of quality music, though, it becomes much worse. Attempting to remain focused on your homework without the perfect...

Too ghoul for school: scary songs for the spooky season

TJ Disabato, Staff Writer October 29, 2021

The time is once again upon us—haunted houses, hayrides, bobbing for apples (do people actually do that outside of movies?) and TPing the house of your annoying neighbor—you’ve gotta love Halloween....

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