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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

UPBeige: A comprehensive review of the annual UPB Spring Giveaway

Gloria Liu and Zachary Treseler April 19, 2024

As the rainy spring weather makes way for sunshine, the recurring University Program Board (UPB) Spring Giveaway is once again in season. Established UPB-goers are no strangers to these annual occurrences,...

Left to right: Madeline Pollock, Tabitha Raithel, Luke Adelman and Ave Tallarida play a group of sassy cows and Taylor Bruno plays the shop owner at the “Sustainability Sip in the skit “Got Milk?” by Maanyav Gangaraj.

Live from Cleveland, it’s “PTG Live”

Gloria Liu, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

Players' Theatre Group (PTG), an entirely student-run organization at Case Western Reserve University, has been executing consistently remarkable productions this semester. Last Friday, PTG held a double...

An in-depth review of every (playable) pinball machine at Cleveland’s Superelectric Pinball Parlor

An in-depth review of every (playable) pinball machine at Cleveland’s Superelectric Pinball Parlor

Zachary Treseler, News Editor March 1, 2024

Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go with University Program Board (UPB) to the Superelectric Pinball Parlor, a pinball establishment in the Gordon Square Arts District. The Parlor was opened in...

Aqua: More than just the maker of “Barbie Girl”

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Editor January 19, 2024

Everyone has heard of “Barbie Girl.” Created in the ’90s by Danish-Norwegian Europop band Aqua, the song’s bubbly beat, catchy lyrics and iconic music video have cemented it as one of the best-selling...

(Left to right) Director of Print Elie Aoun and Laila Ramadan (team The Iliad) defeat Elies roommates Jared Hausman and Ari Avalos (team The Rs) after both gaining a massive lead on Delfino Square.

UPBarrio Kart brings students together for a thrilling “Mario Kart Wii” tournament

Elie Aoun, Director of Print November 10, 2023

On Saturday, Nov. 4, University Program Board (UPB) hosted Barrio Kart, a “Mario Kart Wii” tournament that pitted two-person teams of students against each other in a single-elimination bracket. Throughout...

What to do this Halloweek(end)

Kate Gordon, Life Editor October 27, 2023

With Halloween next Tuesday, Case Western Reserve University student organizations are hosting a plethora of events over the weekend to celebrate. From movie and play showings to an actual rave to the...

The Case Western Reserve Observer’s Editorial Board explores The Big Bounce America’s two-weekend stop in the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds last Friday.

The Editorial Board takes on The Big Bounce America

Sara Khorshidi, Copy Editor October 13, 2023

For the last two weekends, Northeast Ohio was blessed with the presence of The Big Bounce America stopping at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds as part of their national tour. The Big Bounce America...

What to do this week(end) (10/6/23)

Kate Gordon, Life Editor October 6, 2023

With Halloween right around the corner, there’s no shortage of fun, festive events going on around Cleveland—and right here on campus. Here are five of my favorites, from drag shows to cult classic...

Subverting traditional western expectations, the Cleveland Museum of Art exhibit, “Chinas Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta,” immerses viewers in authentic Chinese art.

“Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta” takes viewers on a journey through time

Megan Abel, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

Walking into “China's Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta” at the Cleveland Museum of Art, you first encounter a small explanation of the area and the contributors to the exhibit....

A Cleveland Ballet spectacular: The first timers’ review of Carmen

A Cleveland Ballet spectacular: The first timers’ review of “Carmen”

Zachary Treseler and Amanda Wu September 29, 2023

This past weekend, the Cleveland Ballet performed its most recent show including “Pas de Dix,” “Nocturne” and “Carmen” at the Connor Palace in Playhouse Square. As it was our first time attending...

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