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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Season 33 of "Dancing with the Stars" airs on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu. Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, the show follows celebrity contestants learning ballroom dances.

“Dancing with the Stars” season 33 has revived a show previously on its last legs

Kate Gordon, Life Editor November 8, 2024

Before this most recent season, I was in second grade the last time I tuned in to “Dancing with the Stars.” The ballroom dancing competition show used to be a primetime staple of the late 2000s and...

Left to right: "We Live in Time," starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, explores themes of love, death and grief with its emotionally-gripping characters and realistic plot.

“We Live in Time” is a masterclass in writing love and loss

Penelope Cloonan, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

Spoilers ahead. Trigger warnings for cancer, its complications and a graphic birth scene. “We Live in Time” presents itself as a standard love story, though it is anything but. Tobias (Andrew Garfield),...

"Birth of the Buddha" is one of several religious pieces in "Creation, Birth, and Rebirth." Dating back to the ninth century, this black chlorite statue depicts the Buddha's mother reaching for a tree branch.

“Creation, Birth, and Rebirth” at the CMA is a look at myths across the world

Kennedy Wolf, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

This past August, the Cleveland Museum of Art debuted a new installation titled “Creation, Birth, and Rebirth.” This exhibit examines different cultures’ artistic interpretations of their respective...

Left to right: Johanna Perry, Cam Grealis and Chris Tipton Jr. starred as Susan, Jon and Michael in PTG's recent production of "Tick, Tick... Boom!" They each gave their characters a unique energy and meshed with one another perfectly through their songs and acting.

Players’ Theatre Group triumphs with a hopeful “Tick, Tick… Boom!”

Maya Zimmer, Contributing Writer November 1, 2024

The anxieties of growing older vibrated throughout the recently sold-out production of “Tick, Tick… Boom!” by Players’ Theatre Group (PTG). The quirky, small-cast pop-rock musical was powered by...

Left to right: John B (Chase Stokes), Sarah (Madelyn Cline), Kiara (Madison Bailey), Cleo (Carlacia Grant), Pope (Jonathan Daviss) and JJ (Rudy Pankow) are up for another season of hoodwinks on Outer Banks.

“Outer Banks” season four delivers sun-kissed adventures and character development alike

Maryum Shaik, Contributing Writer November 1, 2024

On Oct. 10, “Outer Banks” returned for its highly anticipated fourth season, delivering even more thrilling adventures and complicated relationships. The first half of the season, which includes five...

First-year student and costume contest winner Atlas Rivera is congratulated by drag queen performers at oSTEM's HalloQueen Drag Show.

oSTEM’s HalloQueen Drag Show is consistently great

Kate Gordon, Life Editor November 1, 2024

It’s rare to find a Case Western Reserve University on-campus event that pulls you in every year, save Springfest and perhaps Thwing Study Over, if you can brave waiting in line for that long. However,...

The annual Columbus Day parade in Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood, an important tradition for Italian-Americans, has been a subject of debate in recent years with new negative public perception of Christopher Columbus.

“It’s about celebrating our heritage”: Columbus Day parade in Cleveland faces shifting perceptions

Dena Leydiker, Contributing Writer October 25, 2024

On Oct. 14, 2024, Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood once again came alive with the annual Columbus Day Parade, a lively event celebrating Italian-American culture. Starting at noon, the parade traveled...

This past week, the Indie rock band Hinds and opener The Happy Return came together to put on an amusing and engaging show at The Grog Shop.

Hinds and The Happy Return take audience engagement to a new level at The Grog Shop

Kate Gordon, Life Editor October 25, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Spanish indie rock duo Hinds brought an infectious energy and rockin’ tunes to Coventry’s alternative music venue The Grog Shop. Alongside opening band The Happy Return, both acts...

Recently released musical adaptation “Joker: Folie à Deux” underwhelms DC fans due to Harley Quinn's lack of character depth and disappointing ending.

The killing joke: “Joker: Folie à Deux” leaves audiences wanting

Penelope Cloonan, Contributing Writer October 11, 2024

Spoilers ahead. Since 2019, DC fans have been waiting with bated breath for the follow-up to the hit movie “Joker” (2019). The original film was an experimental masterpiece, delving into a new,...

Finneas O'Connell's latest album "For Cryin' Out Loud" marks a potential new era for the up-and-coming artist, with its heartfelt lyrics and production allowing listeners to get to know him better as a person.

FINNEAS changes course with “For Cryin’ Out Loud”: Will the new route lead to musical trade-offs?

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator October 11, 2024

Finneas O’Connell has had quite the last few years. The 27-year-old singer-songwriter and producer is well-known for being a collaborator with his younger sister, pop star Billie Eilish, since her rise...

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