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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

4upz performing at the Jolly Scholar

CWRU student group 4upz set to release full length project

Matt Hooke, A&E Editor October 5, 2018

Oct. 9 marks two important events for fourth-year student Arik Stewart. It marks his birthday and the release of “Son of October,” the first official project from his eight member art collective...

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Best selling authors Judy Blume and Daniel Handler meet at Maltz

Yvonne Pan, Staff Reporter October 5, 2018

Two giants of children's literature, Judy Blume and Daniel Handler, the latter who uses the pseudonym Lemony Snicket, met at Maltz Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Sept. 26. The two came to Cleveland...

First-year outside hitter Lauren Carmon has filled the role of injured third-year outside hitter Brianna Lemon. Even though she didnt get much playing time early in the season, she has stepped up against tough competition.

Facing the giants

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor October 5, 2018

The first two conference games were as tough as a team could get. The Case Western Reserve University volleyball team had to open University Athletic Association (UAA) play against No. 8 Washington...

Second-year swimmer Jonathan Liu has developed a love for poker since coming to campus. He has also taught himself how to play piano in his free time.

Second-year swimmer finds his poker face

Nicholas Kamlet, Staff Reporter October 5, 2018

Jonathan Liu is a second-year swimmer who swims the breast and butterfly strokes. He loves swimming for the friendships he has formed through the sport and the time management it requires, which keeps...

CWRU students enjoyed the Fall Concert on Saturday, Sept. 29, featuring Smallpools and Misterwives.

Misterwives plays Veale for UPBeats Fall Concert

Aura Rossy, Account Manager October 5, 2018

As the lights in the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center faded out on Saturday, Sept. 29 in anticipation of Misterwives, it became impossible to see over the heads in the crowd. Smoke drifted...

Wilson: Musk is a visionary, albeit a flawed one

Wilson: Musk is a visionary, albeit a flawed one

Peter Wilson, Staff Columnist October 5, 2018

Every day, it seems like Elon Musk is in the news again. One day, Tesla’s stock—of which he is the Chief Executive Officer—soars as they meet their expected production targets or SpaceX launches...

Renowned historian visits campus, discusses Israeli history

Renowned historian visits campus, discusses Israeli history

Maryam Iqbal, Contributing Reporter October 5, 2018

“Challenging popular narrative on the inside is seen as treason. My advisor warned me that as an Israeli Jew, I could have gotten out an easier way. I didn’t understand him then, and continued on my...

First-year goalkeeper Charlie Fink has been crucial to the Spartans success this season. The 63 goalie has started all 11 games and has only allowed seven goals. He has had four shutouts this year as well.

Men’s soccer shuts out No. 7 Kenyon

David Chang, Staff Reporter October 5, 2018

Climate change seems to have struck the Spartans, as the Case Western Reserve University men’s soccer team has had a blistering hot season. The team tied in their first University Athletic Association...

Playlist of the Week: Piano Movie Soundtracks

Playlist of the Week: Piano Movie Soundtracks

Tracy Wang, Staff Reporter October 5, 2018

There are only 88 keys on a piano, but a keyboard tells countless numbers of romantic stories—a short yet unforgettable summer love in an Italian town, a boy’s forever commitment to the love of films,...

Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry

Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry

Dave Lucas, Poet Laurete October 5, 2018

This the second monthly column by full-time Case Western Reserve University lecturer and Ohio Poet Laureate Dave Lucas. The column will appear in other publications. This is a love story. This...

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