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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

The Bad Batch, a clone trooper special forces unit made up of defective clones, takes Disney+ by storm.

“The Bad Batch” is the “Star Wars” connective tissue we never knew we needed

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor May 7, 2021

Tuesday, May 4 marked the latest iteration of “Star Wars” Day, along with a “Star Wars” property unlike any other. Yes, as you might have heard, “The Bad Batch” is the new “Star Wars” show...

Chloé Zhao wins “Best Director” for “Nomadland” in the middle of an overall weak ceremony.

The 2021 Oscars prove that the awards show needs a reset

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor May 7, 2021

There’s no beating around the bush. The 93rd Academy Awards were a disaster. This was for a multitude of reasons (it’s not just a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic), but most of it boils down...

Relax during finals with these bops

TJ Disabato, Staff Columnist May 7, 2021

Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out, breath … How does it feel to have taken your first full breath since the middle of January? After climbing uphill for more than three months in a...

What to do in Ohio City and Tremont

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor April 30, 2021

  Some of the greatest pleasures I’ve had being a student at Case Western Reserve University have been my experiences simply exploring the city of Cleveland. While Cleveland has its issues,...

Marvel presents Sam Wilson us the new Captain America, but doesn't relay why we need him.

“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” fails to redefine what Captain America represents

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor April 30, 2021

Well, typical Marvel content is back, for better or worse. After the delightfully off-the-wall “WandaVision,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is the second Disney+ show from Marvel Studios,...

Class of 2022 posing after their victory

Class of 2022 wins the Hudson Relays after a year like no other

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor April 30, 2021

The 111th annual Hudson Relays took place this past Saturday April 24, marking the latest iteration of Case Western Reserve University’s oldest campus tradition. Starting in 1910, the event commemorates...

How to make the holy trinity of coffee cocktails

Chris Markham, Director of Print April 30, 2021

What two liquids are more symbolic of the college experience than coffee and alcohol? We college students drink coffee at seemingly all hours of the day to help us tackle the endless amount of work and...

With the conclusion of the Battle of the Bands, Springfest is on its way.

Battle of the Bands kicks off the road to Springfest 2021

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor April 23, 2021

You know spring is coming when you see flowers start to bloom and the grass starting to get greener. You know Springfest is coming when you hear the roaring of guitars and the beating of drums throughout...

Witness the dark side of the fishing industry in this new documentary.

“Seaspiracy” lays bare the catastrophic costs of fishing to our planet

Priyanka Jain, Staff Columnist April 23, 2021

Yesterday was Earth Day, a day I feel I don’t give as much attention to as I should. The only memories I have of the significant day are the field trips I took in my elementary school where my teachers...

How to make the Case Western cocktail, a beast of my own creation

Chris Markham, Director of Print April 23, 2021

Creating an original cocktail is no simple task. There are a lot of great drink recipes out there, along with a lot of bad ones. It’s easy to scour the internet for ideas while feeling like there’s...

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