The Observer

by Adam Spektor

Something happened to Ben Folds between 2005's Songs For Silverman and this year's Way to Normal. It may have been his third divorce - from ex-wife Frally Hynes - and subsequent marriage to Fleur Folds, but whatever it was, it warped him. After two albums and three EPs displaying a (relative) growth of maturity, Folds was on his way to becoming a serious recording artist, trading his irreverence and strategic cursing for sensitivity and subtlety. (0) comments

by Brian Slayton

Crowds are flooding into the halls of The Cleveland Museum of Natural History for its new exhibit, Race - Are We So Different? Exploring the ins-and-outs of the category of race, the exhibit should not be missed. The goal of the exhibit is to enrich the public's knowledge of race and racism by exploring three themes about race: the everyday experience, the science that is challenging common ideas, and its history in the United States. (0) comments

by Kriste Susinskas

Gary Ciepluch describes the Symphonic Winds Ensemble as "the most amazing students and musicians in the world." The talented young group of people of which he is speaking is actually two groups in one: the University Circle Wind Ensemble and the CWRU Symphonic Winds. (0) comments

by Christine Cadman

On Oct. 11, the votes of over 1800 Case Western students crowned seniors John Horton and Christina Colasanto Homecoming King and Queen. The pair agreed to hold an interview and discuss their experience as Case royalty. (0) comments

by Sultan Ahmed

She ran for mayor of Bloomington, Ind. at the age of 21. During college, she helped encourage people in her community to get tested for HIV, aided Hispanic children in learning to read, and helped find homes for countless shelter animals. Having degrees in political science and Spanish from Indiana University, Jamie Lober, now 23, has already experienced more at this point in her life than most experience throughout their entire lives. (0) comments

by Kali, Sex Goddess

As midterms approach, we're all starting to get a little more stressed with each day that passes. The mounting stress becomes palpable when you're staring at a computer screen at 3 a.m. writing, and can't focus because you're too busy thinking of the 10 other things you have to get done. (0) comments

by Kyle Niemi

It hurts me to say this, dear reader, but you are an unpopular, lazy bum who lacks even a modicum of influence on this campus. However, it's time for all of that to change. It's time for you to throw off your sordid, disreputable ways and become the man or woman (or whatever!) that you've always wanted to be. (0) comments

by Gillian Seaman

Case Western Reserve University's co-ed Spartan Bhangra team has achieved much since its inception just over a year ago in the summer of June 2007. Already, the modern-traditional team has claimed first place in the Desi Hungama in Syracuse, N.Y. The team kicked off the beginning of this year with a first-place finish at The Spot's So You Think You Can Dance competition. (0) comments

by Reem Azem

There are certain songs that get stuck in our heads regardless of whether we want them there or not. No one can deny the fact that they have at some point, found themselves humming an old Destiny's Child song or some form of nameless nineties music under their breath. (0) comments

by Adept Annie, Advice Expert

Dear Adept Annie, I'm a freshman, and as an only child, this is my first time ever even dreaming of having to share a room. My roommate is one of the messiest people I have ever met, and more than once, I've found her food, clothes, and books on my bed and my desk. (0) comments

Friday, Oct.10 New York Times bestseller and noted essayist David Sedaris is coming to Cleveland's Playhouse Square to provide his satirical insight and wit to the Cleveland populace. Sedaris' most recent collection of essays, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, released last June, topped many bestseller lists across the country. (0) comments