The Observer

The student newspaper of Case Western Reserve University.

The Observer, September 8, 2006

Volume XXXIX, Issue 2

Lead Stories

Case named city savior

Although New York Times Op-Ed contributor Stephen Budiansky mocked Case severly earlier this year in reference to the SAGE program, Case remains a premier institution on the "Saviors of Our Cities" list compiled by Evan Dobelle.Dobelle, president of the New England Board of Higher Education, named Case sixth in a list of 25 schools that have provided support and guidance to surrounding communities.[read more]

Soul of a Chef author addresses Case
Members of the a capella group Speakeasy perform at last Thursday's Convocation.

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Students and faculty members filled the seats of Severance Hall last Thursday for Case's annual Fall Convocation, an event that served as the culmination of commencement ceremonies for the 2006-2007 academic school year. The program featured an address by Michael Ruhlman, author of Soul of a Chef, the common reading for the class of 2010.After a brief processional and performances by the premiere a cappella group Speakeasy and the Symphonic Winds ensemble, interim president George L.[read more]

Whalen leads Spartans' late comeback in thrilling victory
Freshman quarterback Dan Whalen, above, used his late-game heroics to guide the Spartans to a comeback victory against Oberlin.

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Hopefully someone taped the fourth quarter and overtime of last Saturday's football game against Oberlin. Coach Greg Debeljak would not be able to find a better video to show recruits while trying to convince them to play at Case. With a festive crowd in an electric atmosphere, the Spartans made a triumphant fourth quarter comeback to defeat the Yeomen, 29-23, in an overtime thriller.Freshman quarterback Dan Whalen took center stage during the rally.[read more]

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