The Observer, March 31, 2006
Volume XXXVIII, Issue 22
Lead Stories
Charter One investment is positive for Unversity Circle
On Tuesday, Charter One announced that it would be investing $150 million in grants and low-interest loans in University Circle and other neighboring areas in an attempt to improve the vitality of these areas. Not since Case announced its college town plan last year have any serious moves been made to get the ball rolling.[read more]
Phantom Planet set to rock for Spring Concert
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Have you, like thousands of others with highly addictive personalities across America, become disillusioned with the latest seasons of the formerly engrossing O.C.? Have you scrubbed from your brain the terrible storyline that involved Mischa Barton becoming the world's most unconvincing lesbian ever, but still somehow find yourself humming the borderline whiny-yet-absorbing theme song, "California"? While The O.C.[read more]
Softball wins home opener amidst cold and snowflakes
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Mother Nature was in a foul mood for the softball team's home opener last Saturday, bestowing frigid temperatures and snowflakes upon those in attendance. Despite the cold, the Lady Spartans managed to pull out an 11-10 victory over Bluffton University.Case was able to build a substantial lead in the middle innings after a rocky start, thanks to a three-run homer from Amanda Bell in the fifth inning.[read more]
Opinion
- Blackwell has right idea on government spending limits
- Charter One investment is positive for Unversity Circle
- Free Speech Zone: Conservatives confused on Christian privileges
- Easy senior year is a myth
- Free Speech Zone: Immigration bill goes against American ideals
- Free Speech Zone: Keep the Fun Page; more fun than Friday class
Focus
- The Buzz
- Manifesta authors discuss thongs, feminism at Center for Women event
- Mario Party 7 provides fun for everyone
- Nintendo's newest wi-fi games triumph
- Orchestra impresses under substitute direction
- Phantom Planet set to rock for Spring Concert
- Worst Case Scenario: Springtime in Cleveland
- Sex & Dating: STD Alert
Sports
- Spartan Spotlight: Kristen Courtney
- Late-inning issues prove costly for Spartan baseball
- Softball wins home opener amidst cold and snowflakes
- Volleyball club is more than just a casual group of players
- Women's basketball shines at Cleveland regional final
- Yankees, Red Sox continue to slide in competitive AL
