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Shreyas Banerjee

Shreyas Banerjee, Executive Editor

Shreyas is a third-year student majoring in biology and philosophy. If he isn't yammering to you about how great "Pet Sounds" is or making bad puns, he is usually chugging away at an article or two for the love of his life, The Observer. He may be the Executive Editor for The Observer but he struggles in making any executive decisions about his own life. Reach out to him at sxb992@case.edu for anything. Please. He needs more people to talk to.

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The new additions to the South Residential Village promise to increase the student capacity at CWRU, but also to modernize the facilities of the university.

New dorms in South Residential Village to house 600 more students by fall 2024

April 22, 2022
President Eric Kaler sits down with The Observer to discuss his philosophy on higher education, and to address the practical concerns students have about the actions of CWRU administration.

A conversation with President Kaler

April 22, 2022
Newly elected USG president Ananya Hari (pictured) and new VP of Finance Basil Yaseen discuss their objectives for USG in the upcoming academic year.

Ananya Hari elected USG President, shares thoughts on path forward

April 22, 2022

Editor’s Note: A toast to our graduating editorial board staff

April 22, 2022
Robert Pattinson (pictured) is just the latest to play Batman, but his portrayal of the character stands out due to the film heavily delving into the pulp magazine and noir source material.

“The Batman” returns the character to his detective roots

March 18, 2022
Third-year students Michael Zhou (left) and Danny Lee (right) launch their new initiative, Redheart, which offers healthy, affordable and high-quality food at The Jolly Scholar.

CWRU students launch healthy food startup Redheart

February 11, 2022
The newly built Advocacy Wall on the side of Eldred Theater offers a fresh and well-frequented space for the student voice to be heard.

Advocacy Wall built to facilitate social expression on campus

January 28, 2022
Third-year student Shreyas Banerjee (pictured above) steps into the role of executive editor of The Observer as CWRU goes through uncertain times.

Editor’s Note: Shining a light on all of CWRU’s little worlds

January 14, 2022
In this movie, tough fatherly love prevails through hardships.

“King Richard” has Will Smith tackle the complicated father of the Williams sisters

December 3, 2021

CWRU completes fossil fuel divestment from its public holdings

December 3, 2021
New music documentary gives fans a multidimensional view of the iconic band.

“Get Back” immerses viewers in the world of the Beatles

December 3, 2021
Red (Taylors Version) is a metamorphosis of a classic and cherished album.

“Red (Taylor’s Version)” somehow improves on Taylor Swift’s best album

November 19, 2021
Home Sweet Home Alone (2021), starring Archie Yates (above), is the latest in a series of franchise flops.

“Home Sweet Home Alone” confirms that Disney should’ve left the franchise alone

November 19, 2021
Timothée Chalamet stars in The French Dispatch, a love letter to journalists and the power of journalism.

“The French Dispatch” uses nostalgic whimsy to spread the joy of stories and storytellers

November 19, 2021
Eating pizza while walking on 4th St. is one of the true joys you can have in Cleveland, and with Cleveland Pizza Week, all sorts of slices are available at a discounted rate.

Cleveland Pizza Week is here: These places are my favorite so far

November 12, 2021
Facebooks new name is simply a front to hide the companys previous misdoings.

Banerjee: Don’t let Facebook’s “Meta” rebrand distract you from the company’s awfulness

November 12, 2021
Justin Bibb (right) talks to college students about his agenda, including CWRU third-year Cameron Tong (left)

Justin Bibb wins hard-fought Cleveland mayoral election in landslide victory

November 5, 2021
A latte from Six Shooter Coffee can be the perfect companion in a study session.

Stop and smell the coffee beans at some of the best coffee shops in Cleveland

November 5, 2021
Cuddle up with some friends, grab some popcorn, put on a costume, summon a ghost and enjoy these Halloween classics

Movies to stream on Halloween 2021

October 29, 2021
Michael Myers is back for another sequel in the long-running Halloween franchise. But should he be?

“Halloween Kills” shows why 1978’s “Halloween” never needed a sequel

October 29, 2021
Too old for trick or treating? Enjoy the various activities that CWRU organizations have prepared to make your Halloweekend specially spooky!

Enjoy Halloween around CWRU

October 29, 2021
Daniel Craig returns as James Bond one final time, giving the character a definitive ending.

“No Time to Die” delivers a fond farewell to Daniel Craig’s Bond

October 22, 2021
While Ted Lasso seems silly on the surface, the shows themes have are among the most prescient of everything on the air

“Ted Lasso” is the show for our times

October 22, 2021
Samus Aran returns for the fifth entry of the mainline Metroid series after being on ice for 19 years.

“Metroid Dread” revives the legendary series for a final outing

October 22, 2021
Walking along the Cuyahoga River in the Flats is one of Cleveland’s true treasures

What to do in the Flats

October 8, 2021
The classic 90s sitcom,Seinfeld brings its 9 seasons to Netflixs array of TV shows and movies.

“Seinfeld,” one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, is now on Netflix

October 1, 2021
Marriage Pact has come to CWRU for all us lonely singles out there, along with those just looking for a friend.

Marriage Pact comes to CWRU. What is it all about?

September 17, 2021
The new iPhone lineup is very similar to the last. Is that a bad thing?

The iPhone 13 is here. Does anyone care?

September 17, 2021
President Eric Kaler outlined his goals for the CWRU community in a speech at the USG General Assembly on Sept. 14.

President Eric Kaler shares plan for the years ahead at USG assembly

September 17, 2021
Martin Eden is one of three films in the 2021 Cleveland Italian Film Festival

The Cleveland Italian Film Festival returns for its 15th year

September 10, 2021
Shang-Chi is historic in its representation of actors of Asian descent, but its Asian film influences might be more instrumental in its success.

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” presents a new path for Marvel

September 10, 2021
MAX brings life back to campus in the first in-person concert since 2020.

Events are coming back to campus

September 3, 2021
Documenting the behind-the-scenes details of Sunflower and Surfs Up, Feel Flows makes the case that this period was one of the Beach Boys finest.

“Feel Flows” sheds light on an oft-overlooked era for the Beach Boys

September 3, 2021
USG President Sophie Vilamara elaborates on her motives to impliment the policies outlined in the taskforce For a Better CWRU.

New USG President Sophie Vilamara commits to an administration of advocacy and connection

August 27, 2021
Loki (Tom Hiddleston) and Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) take on the Time Varience Authority in the new Disney+ series, Loki.

“Loki” sets up the future of Marvel in tremendous fashion

August 27, 2021
Sunrise at Edgewater Beach is one of the true pleasures to be found in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood.

What to do in Detroit-Shoreway

August 27, 2021
Have some fun with the new rendition of The Suicide Squad, DCs team of C-list rogues.

“The Suicide Squad” remembers that superhero movies can be fun

August 20, 2021
George Harrison poses with four gnomes, widely interpreted to represent the breakup of the Beatles, as he moves on with his new masterpiece.

“All Things Must Pass” once again cements George Harrison’s legacy, 50 years on

August 20, 2021
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

May 7, 2021
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

May 7, 2021

What to do in Ohio City and Tremont

April 30, 2021
Marvel presents Sam Wilson us the new Captain America, but doesnt relay why we need him.

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

April 30, 2021
Class of 2022 posing after their victory

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

April 30, 2021
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

April 23, 2021

Get out and see Downtown Cleveland

April 23, 2021

Banerjee: What Am I Listening To?

April 16, 2021
New and old fans of Taylor Swift have things to love in this re-release album.

“Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” from a new fan’s perspective

April 16, 2021
Read classics like “Batman 244” by Denny O’Neil and Neal Adams right on your smart devices with services like DC Universe Infinite and Marvel Unlimited.

There’s never been a better time to get into comic books

April 9, 2021
The giant lizard and giant monkey face off in the most ambitious crossover event of the century.

“Godzilla vs. Kong” is the big action distraction we needed

April 9, 2021
Clevelanders march to end violence and racism against Asian Americans.

“Stop Asian Hate” march in Cleveland highlights violence against the community

April 2, 2021
TEDx comes back to CWRU to discuss how small actions can result in big changes.

TEDxCWRU 2021 sparks conversations on what we can all do for change

April 2, 2021
After years of waiting, experience the Snyder Cut in all its messy glory.

“Zack Snyder’s Justice League” is an overdone, bloated mess. I still loved it.

April 2, 2021
UPB Week, a weeklong series of events which ran from March 8-13, was the latest instance of student activities persevering through COVID.

The programs may be less visible, but UPB is still here

March 19, 2021
Students turn Thwing Ballroom into a senior citizens center with a night of bingo fun.

“Thwingo,” CWRU’s most successful pandemic event, returns for a second semester

March 12, 2021
Jermaine Fowler (middle) gives a great performance in this lackluster sequel to Coming to America.

“Coming 2 America” trades spirit for production value

March 12, 2021
Nomadland stars Frances McDormand as Fern in this American story of poverty and persistence.

“Nomadland” reflects the America beneath the surface

March 5, 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations start at CWRU

March 3, 2021

Heavy rotation and remembrances

February 26, 2021
Ride throught the kingdom of Hyrule and celebrate the anniversary of the iconic Zelda video game franchise.

“Zelda” turns 35—the legend goes on

February 26, 2021
Daniel Kaluuya has garnered critical acclaim in his performance as Fred Hampton, chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party.

“Judas and the Black Messiah” reframes the legacy of the Black Panthers

February 19, 2021
CWRU alum Michael Suglios Short. Sweet. Film Fest. is experimenting with dual in-person and virtual viewing formats to comply with social distancing guidelines.

Short. Sweet. Film Fest. plans a tenth year like no other

February 19, 2021
Explore a new era of Star Wars stories known as the High Republic.

“Light of the Jedi” launches Star Wars towards a bright future via the past

February 12, 2021
USG President Hunter Stecko has had his work cut out for him, and he isnt done yet.

USG President Hunter Stecko reflects on lessons learned from 2020

February 12, 2021
Wrap yourself up in a flannel and get ready to enjoy Taylor Swifts new album.

Taylor Swift’s “evermore” is more than just another “folklore”

February 12, 2021
Get lost in the vibes of Paul McCartneys third solo album.

“McCartney III” is the legendary Beatle at his purest form

February 5, 2021
After saying goodbye to Trump, revisit Obamas presidency in his new memoir.

Obama’s “A Promised Land” reflects a decent man who just happens to be president

February 5, 2021
Getting your hands on a PS5 may be difficult, but is it worth the hype?

You don’t need the PS5 right now … But it’s still a nice upgrade

February 5, 2021
Jamie Foxx stars in Soul as Joe Gardner, Pixars first Black protagonist.

“Soul” tries to find out what makes life worth living

February 5, 2021
Wanda and Vision. WandaVision. The Marvel couple travel through TV sitcom history in their new Disney+ show.

With “WandaVision,” Marvel gets closer to dominating our pop culture lives

January 29, 2021
President Joe Biden promises to unify the country, though his legislation may be challenged by bureaucracy such as the filibuster.

Banerjee: Save democracy, then let our government govern

January 29, 2021
Spotify Wrapped 2020 is an amazing look at the year behind us, but a foreboding look at things to come.

Spotify Wrapped is the best thing about the internet, but it’s also indicative of the future of streaming audio

December 4, 2020
Anya Taylor-Joy dominates as Beth Harmon, a fictionalized female version of chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer, in the new series The Queens Gambit.

“The Queen’s Gambit” proves the future of movies is TV, and I’m okay with it

December 4, 2020
A play through Zoom? Who’d have thought.

“2020 (hindsight)”: A virtual play about despair and hope in this year to remember

November 20, 2020
Dr. Srinivasan leads a cooking class for students celebrating Diwali.

Coronavirus cancels CWRU events again

November 20, 2020
Artists like Ringo Starr appear virtually to induct the latest class into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Presenting the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 inductees … on HBO Max?

November 20, 2020
The PlayStation 4 was the default gaming device for the last seven years, and for good reason.

Looking back at the PlayStation 4

November 13, 2020
With Trebek’s death, the era of unifying cultural figures in America has ended.

Remembering Alex Trebek, the last consistent, comforting voice of TV

November 13, 2020
A view of what government should be, or a liberal dreamscape? Regardless, “The West Wing” still has a place today.

Coping with “The West Wing” never felt so good

November 6, 2020
Baby Yoda is back, along with his Boba Fett-esque protector, for another season of The Mandalorian, in a new episode that aims to please.

“The Mandalorian” returns for Season 2 and foreshadows the future of “Star Wars”

November 6, 2020
This iconic shot is just one part of why Stanley Kubricks The Shining may be the best horror movie ever created.

Discovering “The Shining” 40 years after release

October 30, 2020

Movies to stream this Halloween

October 30, 2020
Dancing on a Zoom call? Welcome to uISA’s digital Garba event!

uISA’s Garba returns as clubs navigate digital events

October 23, 2020

How I learned to stop worrying and love the algorithm

October 23, 2020
Netflix’s recent documentary, “The Social Dilemma,” highlights many of the problematic aspects of social media.

“The Social Dilemma” is a hokey but critical look at our digital lives

October 23, 2020
“Gimme Some Truth” celebrates 80 years of John Lennon

“Gimme Some Truth” celebrates 80 years of John Lennon

October 9, 2020
Follow Steven Garzas political journey through Texas Boys State.

“Boys State” is the movie for an election year, the documentarians and subjects discuss

October 2, 2020
AsiaTown celebrates its Mid-Autumn Festival.

AsiaTown holds a Mid-Autumn Festival for action

October 2, 2020
Hey now, youre an all-star in this new Nintendo collection of the best classic Mario games.

“Super Mario 3D All-Stars” celebrates Mario’s 35th anniversary in style

September 25, 2020
Witness the life and story of Justice Ginsburg in RBG.

“RBG” (2018) encapsulates the legacy of a feminist icon

September 25, 2020
DCs recent Batman anthology looks at the character through through various lenses and time periods.

“Detective Comics #1027” celebrates 1000 issues of Batman

September 18, 2020
“The Morning Show” features a star-studded cast.

“The Morning Show” is a poignant yet melodramatic portrayal of the #MeToo movement

September 18, 2020
“Tenet,” “Mulan” and “Bill and Ted” all explore different ways to release movies in the middle of a pandemic.

Blockbusters are back: Are they worth it?

September 11, 2020
All of your old favorites are back for one more adventure.

“Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe” is a blast from the past

September 11, 2020
In memory of Chadwick Boseman

In memory of Chadwick Boseman

September 4, 2020
Enter the virtual FanDome.

DC FanDome: How virtual conventions should be done

August 28, 2020
Korra isn’t the Avatar you’re used to, but she might just be the Avatar you need. Courtesy of Nickelodeon™©℗®

In Defense of “The Legend of Korra”

August 28, 2020

What will clubs and events look like this semester?

August 21, 2020
HBO Max’s content draws from a variety of sources, now all consolidated under AT&T.

HBO Max is here: What that means for CWRU students

July 3, 2020
“Onward” was released on the Disney+ streaming service one month after being released in theaters

“Onward” and the future of the movie industry

May 1, 2020
Image courtesy of first-year student Ethan Deemer in his recreation of the Village at 115th House 5

The joys of “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” in a time of quarantine

April 16, 2020
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