The Observer, February 10, 2006
Volume XXXVIII, Issue 16
Lead Stories
Concerns voiced at USG Forum
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The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) traded in its regular meeting in Adelbert Hall this week in order to hold an open forum discussion in Wade's Fireside Lounge. With a high attendance rate, the topics of the forum ranged from lost and found items to the meal plan. The purpose of the open forum discussion was to bring the USG to the students and allow students to raise their concerns directly with the members of the student government.[read more]
New academic policy changes are for the better, but could prove troublesome
The university recently made two large changes to the undergraduate academic policies. As of fall 2006, the university's Pass/No Pass policy will change for the better. Instead of waiting until the last three days of classes – amid exams and final projects – to submit the request, students will have the opportunity to do so at any point during the semester. The new policy also allows students to rescind on this decision once.[read more]
Snowball provides hot groove to combat winter blues
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Case Western students have come to look upon the early months of the new year with feelings of dread. Between the return of regular homework assignments and the continuation of harsh weather, many folks may have forgotten that the winter brings some welcome occasions as well. Coinciding with Valentine's Day is the annual Snowball dance, which promises a memorable evening to all who attend.[read more]
Spartans let Throwback finale slip away against Judges
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The games that hurt the most are the ones that teams feel they should have won, or the ones that slipped away at the end. The men's basketball team endured a loss like this on Sunday at the Adelbert Gym, falling to the Brandeis Judges, 74-70 in overtime, after having a 38-28 lead at halftime.The Spartans, wearing Case Tech Rough Rider uniforms as part of Throwback Weekend, struggled offensively during the first few minutes of the game.[read more]
News
- Case bioethics professor reflects on achievements, future plans
- Concerns voiced at USG Forum
- Engineers Without Borders open to all
- Just in CASE...
- Virtual reality used for treatment, therapy
Opinion
- A crash course in Greenie etiquette for new riders
- A Little to the Left: Alito confirmation is bad news for women's rights
- Crew Competition
- Cleveland on Fire: Innerbelt project not the best for Cleveland's future
- New academic policy changes are for the better, but could prove troublesome
- Politics hinders progress on economics of energy in US
- Editorial Cartoon: Quilloquium
Focus
- The Buzz
- Look back in anger
- Worst Case Scenario: Lying
- Snowball provides hot groove to combat winter blues
- Spice things up for Valentine's Day this year
- Super Bowl commercials prove hotter than game
- Sex & Dating: Valentine's Day Gifts
Sports
- Spartan Spotlight: Harmonie Foster
- Men's team shines at Case Invitational despite missing runners
- Sluggish first half slows Lady Spartans against Brandeis
- Spartans let Throwback finale slip away against Judges
- NFL Guru: Steelers take advantage of big plays in Super Bowl win
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