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The Observer
The Student Newspaper of Case Western Reserve University
Focus
Two obsessive concertgoers share unique summertime experiences in different locations
Big Apple gets big acts
by Mallory Factor
As some of you may remember from last year around this time, being a New Yorker, I am privy to a copious amount of great music at all times. And, like the summer before, I took full advantage of New York City's music scene over these past few months. My main hang up, though, was that I resolved to stop attending shows at mid-sized club venues (something akin to Cleveland's Beachland Tavern and Grog Shop) and decided to focus my limited finances on numerous small club shows and a few special huge ones. (0) comments
Two obsessive concertgoers share unique summertime experiences in different locations
Bands breeze through Windy City
by Noah Shwartz
Summer is usually a time for relaxing after a long, hard semester and reuniting with friends, at least that's how it typically was for me. Musically it wasn't far off from my normal routine as throughout this summer, some big name bands took the season as an opportunity to reunite. (0) comments
The Buzz
Friday, August 28 The last day of Thwing's Plant and Poster Sale has arrived. Add some color to your dorm room by using posters to cover some of the white space. Increase your oxygen flow with a lovely, fresh plant. Don't forget to take advantage of this opportunity before your course load kicks in. (0) comments
Eric Hutchinson, Leah Lou bring personality, enthusiasm to annual Welcome Back Concert; attract large turnout
by Becky Diorio
Sometimes the best things happen when they are least expected. This year's Welcome Back Concert with Leah Lou and Eric Hutchinson was a pleasant and highly entertaining surprise. (0) comments
Case by Case: The myriad benefits of being involved on campus
by Eva Chan
There is one thing I cannot stress enough to every college student I know: get involved on campus. (0) comments
Worst Case Scenario
Syllabi Sorrows
by Ruchi Asher
Syllabus week: supposedly the most amazing, unproductive week of the semester. At best, the first day of classes is followed by Tipsy Tuesday, Wet Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, and an epic weekend, full of toasts to the end of summer. At the very least, syllabus week is the university's gift to the student social sphere. (0) comments
In This Issue
News
- A conversation with: Duwain Pinder, president of USG
- An open letter from Sigma Nu president John Horton
- Can you name this place?
- Case School of Medicine ranked No. 1 in Ohio
- Case study: health care debate reaches Case campus
- Case Western undergrad program ranked No.41 in the nation; No.1 in Ohio
- Click to see some fall recruitment photos!
- Fire sweeps through Sigma Nu fraternity house
- See our top stories in photos!
- USG Briefs
- What is financial literacy and what does it mean for me?
Sports
- Fantasy Focus
Fun Page
- crossword solution
- Killer Sudoku Solution
- Maze Solution
Opinion
- Editorial: UHS, while decent, has room for improvement
- Latin American metropolis an unexpected hub for Americans
- Red, White, and Skewed
- State your case photos: what is your favorite kind of weather?
- The Seniority Report
Focus
- Cleveland Museum of Art's new East Wing provides expansive collection of modern, classic artwork
- Eating well and inexpensively still possible despite economic recession
- Hitting the Spot: Robert Francis
- Indie band Ra Ra Riot prep for Grog Shop
- Inglourious Basterds builds cinematic glory out of historical revisionism, ultra violence
- The Buzz
- Yo La Tengo offer masterful collection
Cross Country
- Assistant coach keeps the fun in running
- Cross country goes young for first meet
Football
- Football Gameday
Sex and Dating
- Risky business
Soccer
- Hiram tops men's soccer
- Spartans gain momentum, but can't roll to win in opener
Spartan Spotlight
- Spartan Spotlight: Caroline Garber
Worst Case Scenario
- The Worst Case Scenario
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