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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

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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...

Barrels of fun... at Rubblebucket

Barrels of fun… at Rubblebucket

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter August 29, 2014

As many new students unpacked on Thursday, Aug. 21, I was experiencing the best indie rock Cleveland has to offer at the Grog Shop. Opening band Village Bicycle played to what was at first a rather...

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Restaurants repurposed

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter August 29, 2014

A culinary preview of University Circle Trentina is the latest restaurant from Chef Jonathon Sawyer (of Noodlecat and Greenhouse Tavern fame). Inspired by northern Italian flavors and locally sourced...

Playlist of the Week: Aug. 29, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter August 29, 2014

“Brill Bruisers” — The New Pornographers After a four-year break, indie rock’s most accomplished supergroup is back with “Brill Bruisers,” the absurdly big-sounding title track from their...

“Guardians” breathes fresh air into Marvel franchise

Winston Eng, Staff Reporter August 29, 2014

In a universe filled with beloved crusaders such as Spider-Man, Iron Man and Captain America, Marvel has done extremely well in transitioning these comic book heroes into 3-D blockbuster adaptations. So...

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...

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CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter August 29, 2014

Q: What made you decide to work at Case? A: Before I came here, I used to work in a prison system. The floor I worked on had 60 male youths. I did that for 12 years. After 9/11, budgets everywhere were...

The Evil Within

Josie Krome, Staff Reporter August 29, 2014

For those interested in all things disturbing and spine-chilling, look no further than “The Evil Within.” It’s a survivor horror game by Bethesda (you know, they made “Skyrim”?) and Shinji Mikami,...

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...

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