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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Cleveland bustling with Hispanic Heritage Month activities

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter September 12, 2014

Sept. 15 marks the start of the 26th annual Hispanic Heritage Month. Originally Hispanic Heritage Week, it was extended by Ronald Reagan in 1988, and since then, it has covered a 30-day period: Sept. 15...

Studio As day of music rocked Mather Memorial Courtyard.

Anything goes at Studio-a-Rama

Sunny Kalidindi, Contributing Reporter September 12, 2014

Were you terrified by the loud screaming coming from Mather Quad on Saturday, Sept. 6? If you said yes, chances are you’re probably not alone. No, it wasn’t a bizarre ritual, and no, it was not...

Ed Sheeren’s one man show wowed the crowd at Wolstein.

You need Ed, but he don’t need you

Jeniece Montellano September 12, 2014

One man plus one loop pedal plus three guitars plus 14 LED screens multiplied by thousands of screaming fans equals one amazing concert experience. Last Thursday, Sept. 3, Ed Sheeran rocked the Wolstein...

SKATERS will be performing before The Orwells, for a punky show at the Grog Shop on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Courtesy SKATERS FB

SKATERS roll back into Cleveland

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 5, 2014

Singer Michael Cummings hopes for bigger crowds After this past April’s SKATERS show, expectations might be mixed for their return to the Grog Shop this coming Tuesday, Sept. 9. “That was a really...

No restraints at Zetepaint

No restraints at Zetepaint

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 5, 2014

Students donned their bright white shirts for Zeta Psi’s annual paint party, Zetepaint, held in the Leutner Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 30. With headlining No Limits and opening PSTRCHLD, the thumping...

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We’re all nerds here

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 29, 2014

The Tink’s grand opening brings out CWRU’s inner geekiness Case Western Reserve University president Barbara Snyder walked on stage to thunderous applause and a Spartan drumline. Then, she started...

Neon Trees beats out M.I.A and Juicy J for this year’s fall concert

Sunny Kalidindi, Contributing Reporter August 29, 2014

Recently, University Program Board announced its highly anticipated fall concert headliner, Neon Trees. They beat out other popular acts, such as M.I.A and Juicy J, as well as underground artists, such...

Ok Go participates in ice bucket challenge

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 25, 2014

Last night at the opening of the Tinkham Veale University Center, drummer Dan Konopka and crew member Darrell participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge near the main stage. Though Case Western President...

Little Italys The Feast

Little Italy’s food-filled street party brings huge crowds

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 17, 2014

The Feast of the Assumption means three things: Delicious food Traffic confusion Crowds This year was no different, and as the smell of garlic wafted down Mayfield and the sounds of DJ'd music...

Yellowcard performs as a headliner at Warped Tour 2014, which swung by Blossom Music Center on July 17.

The lessons of Warped Tour

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor July 24, 2014

Only 30 minutes. Each band had only 30 minutes to showcase what it stood for. Each song was chosen wisely, each joke cracked quickly, each conversation clipped short, as the bands carefully used...

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