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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Comedian Gianmarco Soresi entertained the CWRU community with witty humor and exaggerated physicality. Members of the Editorial Board enjoyed Soresi's crowdwork and occasional political commentary.

The Observer reviews Gianmarco Soresi

On April 4, Case Western Reserve University hosted its annual Spring Comedian event, welcoming Gianmarco Soresi to Severance Hall. Soresi—known for his growing social media presence and appearances on...

“Gianmarco Soresi: The Leaning In” at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre was just okay

Kate Gordon, Life Editor October 11, 2024

Comedy shows are typically hit-or-miss; someone is either funny or they’re not. I’ve been lucky enough to have seen some pretty good comedians in the past, some of whom have even performed at Case...

The "Sweat" tour features Charli XCX's "Brat" album and Troye Sivan's album "Something to Give Each Other." The tour runs in North America from Sept. 14 to Oct. 23.

Crowd consensus at Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s “Sweat” tour: “I Love It”

Kate Gordon, Life Editor September 26, 2024

Anyone who doesn’t know who Charli XCX is at this point must be living under a rock. Her latest album “Brat,” released on June 7, quickly skyrocketed to fame online, with “brat summer” becoming...

“Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue” was a blast

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager September 6, 2024

Last month, “Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue” came to Playhouse Square and it was a riot. Set in the present day, the play follows what the ladies have been up to since the show went off air. Hilarious...

The Observer reviews Matteo Lane

On March 29, University Program Board’s (UPB) annual Spring Comedian returned to Severance Hall. This year, the Case Western Reserve University community welcomed Matteo Lane, who lit up the stage with...

Vir Das, who is perfoming in Cleveland next Sunday as a part of his world tour, sits with our executive editor in an exclusive interview reflecting on his career, background and inspirations.

Comedian Vir Das takes his “Mind Fool Tour” across the globe: Next stop, Cleveland

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor November 3, 2023

As we near the end of the semester—with exams and assignments piling up like never before—I think every Case Western Reserve University student could use a good laugh. On Nov. 12, Indian comedian,...

CWRU IMPROVment returns to the stage, IMPROVed and better than ever

Shejuti Wahed, Social Media Content Creator September 15, 2023

Every seat was occupied in the Maltz Black Box. The anticipation in the room was palpable as it approached 9 p.m., and the blinding stage lights in the otherwise dark black box only added to the excitement....

In February 2022,  Hippo Campus, released their new album "LP3" in which the band gets deep with themes of loneliness and self-discovery.

Hippo Campus: An Indie girl’s dream band comes to Cleveland

Dasha Degterev, Layout Designer October 28, 2022

When I bought tickets to the Hippo Campus concert in Cleveland, I didn’t know much about the band. I had heard a few songs here and there, and had liked them, but nothing much further than that. As my...

The talents of Jimmy O. Yang, Nate Nagvajara and Peet Guercio (left to right) made UPB's Spring Comedian event a success.

Jimmy O. Yang kills it as UPB’s Spring Comedian

Christie Lanfear, Life Editor April 15, 2022

Stand-up comedy is a tricky art form. It requires bravery, practice, hard work and, most importantly, a good sense of humor. Even if you tick all those boxes, different audiences appreciate different jokes,...

IMPROVment welcomes students back to campus with their Welcome Back Show

Yvonne Pan, A&E Editor January 23, 2020

This past weekend, IMPROVment hosted their Welcome Back Show in Eldred Black Box, on Jan. 18. As it was many people’s first time at a Case Western Reserve University IMPROV show, two cast members...

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