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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

CWRU students gathered together this past Saturday for a live performance of Leon Thomas' second studio album, "Mutt."

“Victorious” star Leon Thomas gives a stellar performance at UPB’s most recent concert

Esha Bagora, Social Media Editor February 14, 2025

On Saturday, Feb. 8, the University Program Board (UPB) hosted an unforgettable concert featuring DJ Shaughn and Leon Thomas III. In the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Grand Ballroom located in the...

Lady Gaga's new single "Abracadabra" reflects her unique style as an artist and pays tribute to her early career before her upcoming album.

Lady Gaga is at her “Lady Gaga-est” with new single “Abracadabra”

Kennedy Wolf, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

On Feb. 2, the 67th annual Grammy Awards were held. On a night intended to celebrate the biggest moments in music from the past year, many iconic moments were naturally generated. Deserving artists, such...

What to do this Valentine’s Day week(end)

Kate Gordon, Life Editor February 14, 2025

Event: Chamber Music in the Atrium: Love is in the Air Date: 2/14 Price: Free Come watch classical musicians from the Cleveland Institute of Music and Musical Upcoming Stars in the Classics perform...

Women at Their Toilette https://www.clevelandart.org/exhibitions/picasso-and-paper

Beyond the canvas: Picasso’s process on display

Rithika Karthikeyan, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

For over a century, Pablo Picasso’s name has been synonymous with artistic revolution. For just $11, students can immerse themselves in his world at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The exhibit, open until...

Coventry locals showed up for "Cilantro Day" on Feb. 1 to support the beloved establishment after ICE raids earlier in the week. Children in the area decorated the windows of Cilantro Taqueria with messages of love and strength.

“Cilantro Day” brings community together to support a local institution

Kate Gordon, Life Editor February 7, 2025

This past Saturday, Feb. 1, Cleveland Heights residents and Case Western Reserve University students alike turned out in large numbers to support Cilantro Taqueria’s Coventry Village location. The restaurant...

"All We Imagine As Light" may not be a high-budget film, but it's minimalist aesthetic and slow-paced rawness capture a rare "slice of life" moment that is not to be missed out on.

Making the case for mundanity: Why you should give “All We Imagine As Light” a chance

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator January 31, 2025

Much of Indian cinema is characterized by the “masala” within many of its films. This term usually refers to a film that blends multiple genres, such as musical, romance, action, comedy and drama,...

The "Panel from a Head Covering (‘Ajar)" was made in North Africa as part of a Tunisian woman's head covering. Its khamsah patterns are designed to ward off evil in Judaism and Islam.

Handcrafted histories: Art from the Maghreb

Rithika Karthikeyan, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Currently on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) is “Arts of the Maghreb,” a stunning exhibit featuring textiles and jewelry from North Africa. Showcasing pieces from Morocco, Tunisia and...

Academy Award nominated Jesse Eisenberg (right) and Kieran Culkin (left) star in "A Real Pain"—a poignant film that manages to remarkably walk the line of humor and melancholy.

“A Real Pain,” now streaming on Hulu, evades categorization and genre

Kate Gordon, Life Editor January 31, 2025

Recently nominated for two Academy Awards—Best Original Screenplay for writer, director, actor and producer Jesse Eisenberg and Best Supporting Actor for Kieran Culkin—“A Real Pain” follows two...

Elle Fanning (right) and Timothée Chalamet (left) star as Sylvie Russo and Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown." The biopic explores the impact of fame on individuals in Dylan's life like his girlfriend Sylvie.

“A Complete Unknown” showcases the early years of Bob Dylan’s career with a star-studded cast

Kennedy Wolf, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

This past Christmas, “A Complete Unknown” began to play in theaters nationwide. The biopic focuses on Bob Dylan’s transition into fame during the early- to mid-1960s, with Timothée Chalamet starring...

Season two of "XO, Kitty," released last week, does not meet the standard set by the first season, with its messy storyline taking away from the enjoyment of the show.

Season two of “XO Kitty” is a step in the wrong direction

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor January 24, 2025

Following titular character Katherine “Kitty” Song-Covey, “XO, Kitty” is Netflix’s swoonworthy spinoff to the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” franchise, blending the western highschool...

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