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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

To some students, uISA’s Diwali Dinner sold out in more ways than one.

Review: uISA’s Diwali Dinner is a monument to one-dimensional ethnic campus events

Shreyas Banerjee, Staff Reporter November 15, 2019

Before arriving at the Thwing ballroom for the undergraduate Indian Student Association (uISA)’s “Diwali Dinner,” I had high expectations. With uISA being one of the largest cultural clubs, and clubs...

Candy corn is garbage, and other Halloween candy facts

Henry Bendon, Staff Reporter November 1, 2019

Halloween. It’s got everything—costumes, parties, drinking and candy. So much candy. According to Statista, Americans spent 491 million dollars on candy in 2016.  One of the most difficult parts...

Tomlinson Marketplace offers a variety of dining options on the meal plan, including Subway, tacos, and the Performance Bowls; The Den offers student late night dining options on their meal swipe menu, great for late night study sessions at KSL or after a night of going out

Best places to eat on campus on a special meal swipe

Ryan Yoo, Director of Design September 13, 2019

Although the food on campus is massively overpriced, here are some of the best places you can eat at on a special meal swipe: Dunkin' Dunkin’ (originally known as Dunkin' Donuts) is located between...

Kim’s Oriental Food is located next to Korea House at the intersection between East 38th Street and Superior Avenue.

Asian market review

Ryan Yoo, Director of Design August 30, 2019

For those of us who grew up on our family’s homemade Asian foods or are adventurous eaters, it’s hard coming to a place where finding good Asian food is rarer than a Browns win. Luckily, we found some...

Summer restaurant round-up arrivals and departures

Summer restaurant round-up arrivals and departures

Matt Hooke, Executive Editor August 23, 2019

Since the spring semester ended, University Circle has experienced a large amount of change. With rents rapidly rising—increasing by over 44 percent in the last year alone—and several new modern apartment...

Little Italy celebrates the Feast of the Assumption for the 121st time

Ryan Yoo & Sarah Parr, Director of Design & Director of Business Operations, respectively August 23, 2019

As the clock struck 11:15 a.m. on a breezy Thursday afternoon, church bells began ringing. All around, people looked with anticipation—the annual summer festival that graces Little Italies all over the...

University Circle coffee houses reviewed

University Circle coffee houses reviewed

Henry Bendon, Staff Reporter August 23, 2019

Dear incoming first-years, Whether it be for recreational, romantic or educational adventures, there’s no discounting the importance of a coffee shop.  With a number of java joints available nearby,...

Blue Habanero Review – An Awesome Slice of Mexican Food in Gordon Square

Blue Habanero Review – An Awesome Slice of Mexican Food in Gordon Square

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter April 26, 2019

Out in the reaches of Gordon Square, easily accessible using Cleveland’s somewhat unreliable but effective RTA services, a new trendy and hip Mexican restaurant is slowly making waves among the other...

Fluffy Duck Cafe owner Ben Woods and baker Ange Lupica start baking at 2:30 a.m., at their location near the Cleveland Clinic.

Fluffy Duck Cafe brings homemade pastries to Cleveland

Henry Bendon, Staff Reporter December 7, 2018

Running a bakery is a long and exhausting process. For the Fluffy Duck Cafe, located across from the Cleveland Clinic, baking starts everyday at 2:30 a.m. The Fluffy Duck employs three people, including...

Chef duo from Edwins Restaurant visits campus

Chef duo from Edwins Restaurant visits campus

Henry Bendon, Staff Reporter November 30, 2018

Chris Terry is the chef de cuisine at Edwins Leadership and Restaurant, a restaurant that pairs fine dining with opportunities for the formerly incarcerated to make an experience designed to improve the...

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