The Observer, January 26, 2007
Volume XXXIX, Issue 14
Lead Stories
Boone and Violets just too much for Spartans in Big Apple
The good news for the Spartan men's basketball team is that they only have to face Jason Boone one more time. The bad news is that they saw him for the penultimate time on Sunday at New York University and were dealt a 69-52 loss at the hands of the Violets. The defeat dropped Case's record to 4-12 (0-5 UAA).Despite the final outcome, the Spartans remained within striking distance throughout most of the game.[read more]
Lady Spartans' tough trip to the East Coast ends in losses
Any UAA women's basketball team that makes its annual trip to the East Coast to play Brandeis and New York knows that it is in for a difficult weekend of basketball. Such was the case for the Case Lady Spartans last weekend, as they were unable to get a victory in either game, dropping the first to Brandeis on Friday night, 85-58, and the second to the Lady Violets, 88-74, in New York City on Sunday.[read more]
New Year's resolutions easily made manageable
The sparkling apple cider has been poured, the ball dropped, and Dick Clark has packed up and left the studio. New Year's Eve has ended, and the real thing has come: the New Year. Walking into Veale, it quickly becomes apparent what really defines New Year's: the resolutions. People take a good, long look at their lives, decide what they don't like about themselves, and resolve to do better next time.[read more]
News
- Branding Task Group to end logo woes
- Just in CASE...
- Loan legislation will have little effect on students
- Outside the circle
- Sororities take over Thwing
- Southgate to recount trek along Underground Railroad
- USG Briefs
- USG to finalize smoking referendum
Opinion
- A Fresh Perspective: A new semester does not require change
- Changes in student leadership needed
- One Foot Out the Door: Finding effective study places a remedy for final exam cramming
- Greek life brings out confidence in leaders
- MLK day at Case a learning experience
- Editorial: New president provides university with a fresh start
- Free Speech Zone: New year not much better than last
- Sexual assault not a laughing matter
- Cleveland on Fire: Use of wind-turbines may provide environmental, economic benefits for city
Focus
- The Buzz
- Cheap eats and drinks
- Consumers win in Arabica-Starbucks face off
- Mission accomplished in Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops for PSP
- New Year's resolutions easily made manageable
- Sex & Dating: New Year, New Rules
- Star of Blood and Chocolate discusses her werewolf fetish
- Worst Case Scenario: State of the University
- Steinbeck meets with success on stage
Sports
- Boone and Violets just too much for Spartans in Big Apple
- Dennis Harris carries on the traditions of coaching legends at Case
- Lady Spartans' tough trip to the East Coast ends in losses
- Spartan Spotlight: Mike Sanchez
- Women's ultimate Frisbee team runs tournament
- Wrestlers hope to continue fine season with a trip to Wheaton





