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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

CWRU Thoughts

CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter October 10, 2014

The Case Western Reserve University community is known for thinking beyond the possible. Each week, this column aims to capture a slice of campus life. Q: What would you say is a flaw that has helped...

Social media from your perspective

Winston Eng, Staff Reporter October 10, 2014

Few actions define our character as well as our ability to connect with others. In this day and age, when the internet has integrated into our lives, often we find ourselves seeking solace in the murky...

Artsy, drama-filled “The Judge” hits theaters today, Oct. 10

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 10, 2014

"The Judge," featuring the likes of Robert Downey Jr., Billy Bob Thornton and Robert Duvall, premieres today, Oct. 10. The story follows big-city lawyer Henry Palmer (Downey Jr.) as he returns...

Improvment brings “fetch” back in latest show

Enio Chinca, Staff Reporter October 10, 2014

Case Western Reserve University’s Improv troupe, Improvment, hosted and performed the show “Fetch Improv” on Saturday in the Eldred Black Box. The show featured five performers: Olivia Taliaferro, Josh...

New season of “Legend of Korra” gets off to mysterious start

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter October 10, 2014

“Legend of Korra,” the sequel series to the original “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” is back. After “Legend of Korra: Book Three” ended a couple of months ago, “Legend of Korra: Book Four,...

Not your typical Saturday night

Temi Omilabu, Staff Reporter October 10, 2014

If you’re like me, and you can appreciate the vocal talent you don’t have when you hear it, Arts After Dark is the perfect event for you. Arts After Dark is an annual showcase for singers,...

Playlist of the Week

October 10, 2014

“We Come from the Same Place” — Allo Darlin’ With fall just beginning to rear its head, the earnest and organic sounds of Allo Darlin’ are a deeply comforting soundtrack to the change of seasons....

Fall Fashion

New trends to warm up to before the polar vortex hits

Allison Duchin, Staff Reporter October 10, 2014

Have no fear that the polar vortex is almost here, because so are the newest trends for this coming late fall-winter fashions. To help with the approaching frosty weather, many trends are embracing...

Laci Green

Laci Green helps the define best sex ever

Anastazia Vanisko, Staff Reporter October 9, 2014

Talking about sex can be uncomfortable. But for Laci Green, a sex education activist and YouTube star, talking about sex is just what she does. Green spoke to students at the Tinkham Veale University...

Cleveland Museum of Art

History in the making

Alex Clarke, Contributing Reporter October 9, 2014

You might be seeing a lot more natural history in the future. Announced in December 2012, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History declared plans to expand and renovate the pre-existing building. Glenda...

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