The Observer, February 9, 2007
Volume XXXIX, Issue 16
Lead Stories
Available student resources promote sex safer at Case
Throughout history, sexual germs of all sorts have plagued humanity. Pandemic levels of gonorrhea prompted the U.S. Navy to close the Storyville district of New Orleans, and many historical figures, including Francisco Goya, John Adams, Ivan the Terrible, and even Al Capone are alleged to have contracted syphilis. The modern college student has even more sexual problems to face, including HIV/AIDS, viruses that cause cancer, and a society that considers sex as taboo as ever.[read more]
Throwback Weekend ends losing skid for Lady Spartans
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Last Friday in Adelbert Gymnasium, the Case Lady Spartans snapped their seven-game losing streak with a convincing 76-59 win over the Tartans of Carnegie Mellon. Sporting yellow jerseys for the evening to honor Mather College, the Spartans jumped out to an early lead against the Tartans. "It was definitely a good win for us," said senior guard Dana Dempsey.[read more]
USG proposes alcohol amnesty resolution
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Currently, students are subject to judicial action from the university when seeking medical attention in alcohol-related emergencies. However, this could change if the Alcohol Amnesty resolution passed by USG is instituted by Case administration. In late October of 2006, USG sent all undergraduates a survey designed to determine students' sentiment regarding the judicial process at Case. Students were asked whether they had been sanctioned by Case authority.[read more]
News
- Ask Amy...
- Case to consider moving away from Social Security numbers
- CWPD Reports
- Outside the Circle
- Snyder to keep communication open as president
- USG proposes alcohol amnesty resolution
- Weatherhead dean to stay in the classroom
- "Little Spartan" cheer clinic to raise money for Case squad's uniforms
Opinion
- Editorial: Alcohol Amnesty resolution provides needed safety net
- A Fresh Perspective: Bad weather not excuse for mediocrity
- Free Speech Zone: Evidence of racism alive and visible
- Female leadership need not be discussed
- Cleveland on Fire: Sanders devoted to better city education
- One Foot Out the Door: Valentine's Day, a holiday for all students
- Wackadoo's response to lack of spirit
Focus
- The Buzz
- Available student resources promote sex safer at Case
- DJ Bad Boy Bill rocks Metropolis, brings energy to club
- Have a creative Valentine's Day
- Norbit finds humor in cross-dressing, fat suits
- Unique happy hour experience at Barking Spider
- Worst Case Scenario: World's Worst Valentine's Day Gifts
Sports
- Spartan Spotlight: Bernie Jacobson
- Erratic weather accelerates, slows completion of Nobby's Ballpark
- Late three sinks Spartans' hopes of revenge against CMU
- NBA continues to grow and prosper despite changes
- Subbing for injured Gavlak, Wilson wins a conference championship
- Throwback Weekend ends losing skid for Lady Spartans
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