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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

“Honey Don’t” rush to see this film

Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor September 5, 2025

“Honey Don’t!” is Director Ethan Coen (“Drive-Away Dolls,” “The Big Lebowski,” “Fargo”) and Screenwriter  Tricia Cooke’s (“Drive-Away Dolls”) latest foray into the world of dark...

Indie artist Malcolm Todd performed for the 5th annual Back to School Bash.

Back to School Bash caps off the first week of classes perfectly

Esha Bagora, Social Media Editor September 5, 2025

Case Western Reserve University’s East Bell Commons transformed into a vibrant carnival this past Friday evening as hundreds of students gathered for the annual Back to School Bash, featuring rising...

Playlist of the week: Millennial indie for main characters

Playlist of the week: Millennial indie for main characters

Margaret Ozar, Contributing Writer September 5, 2025

Fall is the perfect time for pretty much everything. The weather isn’t too hot or too cold, the leaves are turning, Halloween is on its way and there’s a specific smell in the air I can never quite...

“Please Don’t Destroy: LIVE” breaks out of the digital sphere

Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor August 29, 2025

Please Don't Destroy (Ben Marshall, Martin Herlihy, John Higgins), a YouTube comedy group turned mainstays of SNL digital media, are just coming off of their fourth season at Saturday Night Live (SNL)....

"KPop Demon Hunters" may prove itself to be unfocused in both theming and storyline, but at least it is enjoyable.

“K-Pop Demon Hunters”: A beautiful production that falls with its writing

Darcy Chew, Executive Editor August 29, 2025

Content warning: Major spoilers ahead.  On June 20, Netflix released their highly anticipated animated movie “KPop Demon Hunters.” In just over a month, the movie soon became Netflix’s highest...

Takashi Murakami's talent for combining history, cultural, and whimsical escapism is on full display at the Cleveland Museum of Art for all to see until Sept. 7.

“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow” is a masterpiece

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager August 29, 2025

This summer, the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) transformed into a fantastical world of vibrant color. Its newest exhibition, “Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” is a testament to...

"F1" is an exhilirating joyride that provides for numerous lessons about competitiveness, individuality, and endurance.

“F1” takes you on a wild ride

Petros Samuel, Contributing Writer August 29, 2025

“F1” (2025), directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick, Tron), is one of the most anticipated sports films of the decade. With the documentary series “Drive to Survive” reaching global popularity...

Playlist of the week: Midwest emo to welcome you back to Ohio

Margaret Ozar, Contributing Writer August 29, 2025

Hopefully summer was restful, restorative and at least a little fun for everyone reading this. If Ohio isn’t home, I want to be the first to welcome you back to this lovely state. Full of cornfields,...

Ethel Cain's new album "Willoughby Tucker" further explores characters and lore previously established in earlier albums, doing so in a haunting yet beautiful and fulfulling fashion.

Ethel Cain delivers fulfilling backstory in most recent album

Kennedy Wolf, Staff Writer August 22, 2025

On Aug. 8, American singer-songwriter Ethel Cain released her fourth studio album titled, “Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You.” Cain, whose real name is Hayden Anhedönia, made it clear that...

David Corenswet's portrayal of Superman brings a breath of fresh air to the tired superhero movie genre, proving that kindness really is the new punk rock.

Superman 2025 is punk rock

Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor August 22, 2025

Minor spoilers ahead for “Superman” (2025). “Superman” (2025) boldly asks what no superhero movie has dared to in the past decade: what if someone just wanted to do good for the sake of it?...

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