The Observer, January 27, 2006
Volume XXXVIII, Issue 14
Lead Stories
A look back at resolutions
New Year's is a time for honoring traditions, and what better than the age-old favorite of getting trashed to forget about all of the horrible mistakes and disappointments of the previous year (although,use of alcohol is in no way condoned as a means of relieving stress or anxiety).[read more]
Case Concert Celebration rocks audience
Five out of five Clevelanders agree: the only things that surpass the Dutch violinist Janine Jansen's beauty are her musical skills and the Cleveland Orchestra's hospitality at the fourth annual Case Concert Celebration. The concert took place at Severance Hall Monday, Jan. 23 to a sold-out crowd of over 2000, according to Kate Coleman, an assistant director in the Office of Alumni Relations who helped organize the event.[read more]
More delays in bridge construction
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More delays lie ahead for the completion of the Adelbert Road Bridge on the south side of campus. Though the construction was promised to be completed by mid-summer of 2006, it has been pushed back to an estimated date of September 2006. However, even with the delayed completion date, the final bridge may very well be finished afte r the expected date. "It may not be achievable," Kenneth Basch, Vice President of Campus Planning and Operations, said.[read more]
Spartans ruin Pittsburgh's perfect sports weekend
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Before Pittsburgh sports fans were in euphoria after the Steelers' win in Sunday's AFC Championship Game, they were in dire despair. At least the student body of Carnegie Mellon was, as Case's men's basketball team upset the 11th-ranked Tartans, 72-69, before a standing-room only crowd in Skibo Gymnasium. The win was arguably the biggest of the season for the Spartans, since Carnegie Mellon is regarded by many as the finest team in the UAA.[read more]
Work on glass lifts Lady Spartans over Tartans
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The Lady Spartans split a pair on the road to UAA conference foes last weekend, beating Carnegie Mellon 64-48 on Friday and losing to Rochester 73-55 on Sunday. The team finished the weekend with a 9-7 overall record (2-3 conference), sitting in fifth place in the eight team UAA. The Spartans took control of the game against Carnegie Mellon early, grabbing a 14-4 lead with 12:26 left in the first half.[read more]
News
- Formal recruitment begins tomorrow
- Just in CASE...
- Local chapter of Food Not Bombs feeds Cleveland's hungry and advocates peace
- More delays in bridge construction
- Orientation 2006 preparations beginning
- WRUW meets FCC standards
Opinion
- A look back at resolutions
- Spartan Spotlight: Chris Molnar
- Free Speech Zone: Guest speakers should be chosen responsibly
- Free Speech Zone: Kudos to the Film Society: Marathon a success
- New semester, new approaches
- Editorial Cartoon: Quilloquium
- Sure, we put out on Fridays, but was it good for you?
- Cleveland on Fire: The best leaders take a hands-on approach
Focus
- Board games provide old-time fun
- Case Concert Celebration rocks audience
- Consumer Electronics Show unveils what's new for 2006
- Worst Case Scenario: Lost
- Sex & Dating: Masturbation: when all else fails go screw yourself
- Strikers scores with multiple players
- The Buzz: The Buzz
- Tristan and Isolde make love and war
- Upcoming arts events well worth a trek
Sports
- Men's swim earns five wins at SUNY Fredonia
- Spartans ruin Pittsburgh's perfect sports weekend
- NFL Guru: Steelers will add one more victory to their dream season
- Throwback weekend is a week away
- Track stand-outs shine at Baldwin Wallace
- Work on glass lifts Lady Spartans over Tartans
- Wrestlers hope to win conference at home tomorrow
