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The Observer

In the new Thailand-located season of "The White Lotus," three new characters, the Ratliff siblings, represent "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" in a play on Eastern religious beliefs.

In “The White Lotus” season three, a poisonous pong pong fruit a day keeps your incestuous siblings away

Kate Gordon, Life Editor February 28, 2025

Just like in the prior two seasons, the third “The White Lotus” opening sequence ends with the image of an unidentified corpse. Amid a meditation exercise, Zion (Nicholas Duvernay) hears the faint...

Playlist of the week: Angry songs for the trenches of midterm season

Kennedy Wolf, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

As a history major, sometimes I get a little annoyed when I hear people say that they are “in the trenches.” Are you really in the trenches if you are not knee-deep in a mixture of mud and shrapnel?...

"Captain America: Brave New World" stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, and while he and other actors delivered stellar performances, the film doesn't stick out or bring anything new to the MCU.

There is nothing brave or new about “Captain America: Brave New World”—and that’s okay

Penelope Cloonan, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

“Captain America: Brave New World” follows Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), former Falcon and current Captain America, as he investigates a conspiracy involving President Thaddeus Ross, also known as the...

“LOVED UP! Valentine’s Drag Show” at Brewnuts was an intimate community affair

Kate Gordon, Life Editor February 21, 2025

Last Friday, Feb. 14, Brewnuts hosted an intimate, all-ages Valentine’s Day drag show in the interior of their beer-and-donut shop. With just four performers and roughly 30 attendees, the show was uniquely...

PTG's production of "Melancholy Play" this past weekend portrayed themes of love, friendship and compassion, which were reflected in the skills of the actors and director Ave Tallarida.

PTG’s “Melancholy Play” is a treat, like an almond

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator February 21, 2025

On Feb. 13-15 in Eldred Hall, six students from Players’ Theatre Group (PTG) came together to rationalize the concept of melancholy. “Melancholy Play” is an hour and fifteen minute-long production...

The Cleveland Museum of Art's showcase of the "Temples and Worship in South Asia" exhibit featured 13 photographs and six paintings, with each of the paintings, such as the shrine of the six-armed Goddess Devi, focusing on the importance of Hindu rituals.

The CMA’s “Temples and Worship in South Asia” reveals a spiritual evolution

Esha Bagora, Social Media Editor February 21, 2025

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) presents a fascinating exploration of Hindu sacred spaces through a carefully curated selection of artwork spanning different mediums and centuries, titled “Temples...

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...

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