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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

The friends behind the The First Supper

Chrismaly Vidal, Staff Reporter September 9, 2016

Event: The First Supper by The Den by Denny’s When: Sept. 2-3, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Rating: 5 out of 5 Denny’s Chicken Strips Every year, students from all ages at Case Western Reserve University...

Improve your Saturday nights with IMPROVment

Sarah Parr, Contributing Reporter September 9, 2016

Case Western Reserve University's premiere short-form improv comedy troupe, IMPROVment, kicked off their performance season with a warm—or, dare I say, hot and sweaty—welcome from an entirely packed...

“Stupid F**cking Bird” brings humor and life lessons close to the audience

Sanjana Singh, Staff Reporter September 9, 2016

This past weekend, the play, “Stupid F**king Bird,” came to the Eldred Blackbox with high expectations. Written by Aaron Posner, the play brought the themes of love and life to light in a complicated...

Not your first choice

Sierra Cotton, Staff Reporter April 15, 2016

Hard-working students, diversity and modern buildings—universities emphasize these features in their promotional materials. But official videos don’t usually compare university centers to airports...

Improvment performed alongside other improv groups from around the state at the Lake Effect Improv Comedy Festival.

Comedy with a chance of snow

Eddie Kerekes, Staff Reporter April 8, 2016

It seemed as if Mother Nature knew there was going to be an improv show Saturday because she was practicing all day. First came sunshine, then wind, then thunder, then finally snow; it seemed as if she...

Demetri Martin performed stand up at UPBs Spring Comedian event.

Comedy is like asparagus

Mahima Devarajan, Contributing Reporter March 25, 2016

After University Program Board’s Spring Comedian show on March 18, there appeared to be a clear stratification in student opinions. The most common comments heard after the show were “I like the first...

Comedy with a cause

Anastazia Vanisko, Copy Editor February 5, 2016

While the Democratic Party was busy deciding who won the Iowa Caucus with a literal coin toss, Bernie Sanders’ Cleveland supporters came out to Make Em Laugh Mondays at Grog Shop to promote their candidate...

Martin will be visiting CWRU as part of his Whats Your Major tour.

Demetri Martin announces visit to CWRU

Ellie Rambo, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 27, 2016

Demetri Martin recently announced via Twitter and Facebook that he will be visiting Case Western Reserve University as part of his 2016 “What’s Your Major?” tour. Although University Program Board...

Bill Murray stars in a new holiday-themed Netflix special.

“A Very Murray Christmas” is a jumbled, but enjoyable special

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter December 6, 2015

In the spirit of Christmas once again, Bill Murray plans out to commit to entertaining you, this time in the comfort of your own home with his first Netflix special, albeit with some hiccups along the...

The Athenian has started a comic news show this semester hosted by Paul Palumbo and Charlie Topel.

News with a satirical twist

Michael Wu, Staff Reporter November 13, 2015

The Athenian is expanding. The campus humor magazine is now creating content specifically for the Internet with video project “The Athenian Update.” Done in the style of “Weekend Update” and “The...

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