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The Observer

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

A conversation with Colin Quinn

Smruthi Maganti, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 1, 2018

On Thursday, Feb. 1, Colin Quinn’s new stand-up tour is stopping in Cleveland for a night at Hilarities. Known for his work on many projects, Quinn was a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) in the...

IMPROVment’s 6th Annual Lake Effect

Sarah Parr, Social media editor April 14, 2017

“I like to lift weights in the forest because it hardens my soul. What do you like to do on a first date?” This was how IMPROVment’s president, fourth-year Brett DiCello, introduced a huge audience...

Steven Wright makes laughter spark curiosity

Isabel Torres-Padin, Staff Reporter January 27, 2017

Friday, Feb. 3, 8:00 p.m. at the Ohio Theater Tickets- $45-$65 www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/steven-wright With his signature monotone deadpan delivery and thought-provoking style, comedian...

Amy Schumer Comes to Cleveland

Isabel Torres-Padin, Staff Reporter October 14, 2016

Walking into The Quicken Loans Arena (The Q)  Oct. 6 I was prepared for quite the show from America’s comedy “Sweetheart” Amy Schumer. Known not only for her stand up but for her movie, “Trainwreck”...

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 UPB's 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...

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