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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

“Thank God for Jokes”

Julia Bianco, News Editor September 19, 2014

The title of Mike Birbiglia’s new 100 city stand-up tour is undeniably accurate: “Thank God for Jokes.” Thank God indeed, as Birbiglia’s one hour set was packed full of laughs, keeping the recent...

Shakespeare in the Park

Ellie Rambo, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

An outdoor production involving shipwrecks and cross-dressing is the perfect way to end a summer of theater. For many Cleveland residents, The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival’s production of “Twelfth...

Playlist of the Week

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

“Pressure” — My Brightest Diamond The drum roll that begins “Pressure” is reminiscent of the opening of a marching band halftime show and should serve as a warning to listeners: This is a difficult...

“Shovel Knight”

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

Many video game creation projects can be found on the crowdfunding website Kickstarter these days, and many of those titles are full of nostalgia for previous video game titles or older eras of gaming...

CWRU Thoughts

CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter September 19, 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 do you think is the biggest change from...

Photos of CMAs 2014 Chalk Festival

Photos of CMA’s 2014 Chalk Festival

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 14, 2014

For the 25th year in a row, the Cleveland Art Museum brought professional artists and community members alike for a weekend of chalk art, covering the sidewalks in front of the building. With live music...

J&L Country Market offers fresh produce to the campus community.

J & L Country Market Provides Seasonal Deliciousness

Enio Chinca, Contributing Reporter September 12, 2014
J & L, just across the street from Constantino's, offers a selection of local fruits and vegetables.

Playlist of the Week: Sept. 12, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 12, 2014

“Nowhere/Dead Alive” — Nowhere Nowhere is not only one of Cleveland’s hardest working bands, having just announced the release of their new album “Diamonds” this week, but they are also one...

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...

Mantis will be revamped for Cedar Points next season.

Squashing the Mantis

Alex Clarke, Contributing Reporter September 12, 2014

Early last week, amusement park Cedar Point released a cryptic, overdramatic video featuring a lot fake crying and the sounds of an old film reel, with lines that read “Goodbye is never easy / But in...

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