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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...

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...

Oksana Pelts unique style features bold accessories.

Style Spotlight

Allison Duchin, Contributing Reporter September 12, 2014

Oksana Pelts, a current MBA student at the Weatherhead School of Management, is bringing a new voice to fashion in Cleveland and to Case Western Reserve University by association. Approximately six months...

“The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds” – Refreshing and Nostalgic

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter September 12, 2014

The Legend of Zelda is a classic action-adventure video game series starring a humble swordsman named Link that has consistently drawn an audience to itself since its inception in 1986 on the Nintendo...

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...

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