The Observer, September 29, 2006
Volume XXXIX, Issue 5
Lead Stories
Grammy-winning Roots hit campus this Saturday
Do you know who the Roots are? If you don't, get to know them before Saturday, when this Grammy-winning hip hop group hits Adelbert Gymnasium at 7 p.m. for this year's "One Big" UPB-sponsored concert."I've never heard of the Roots before, but I guess they seem to do good work. I don't know, I've never heard them play before," said senior Chad Tang.His thoughts were echoed by quite a few around campus. I did a quick impromptu poll the other day; nothing terribly scientific (I know, blasphemy.[read more]
Men defeat Wooster, extend undefeated streak
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The men's soccer team (8-0-1) was able to continue its stellar season to date with a thrilling overtime win Tuesday night at home against nationally ranked College of Wooster (7-1). With the win, the team reached last year's win total before reaching the midpoint of this season. One more victory will tie the team record of nine win, set in 1981.The game-winning goal was scored by sophomore forward R.J. French (103:18) off of a double assist by sophomore Justin Steggerda and junior Neal Duryea.[read more]
Scots deal another frustrating loss, claim Baird Trophy
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Some days, a win is just not in the cards for a particular team, no matter what it does. The Spartan football team had one of those days last Saturday, as they fell to the Fighting Scots of Wooster College, 21-7.With the win, the Scots claimed the Baird Trophy, awarded to the winner of the Case-Wooster game since 1984, for the 10th straight season. The loss was the first of the season for the Spartans, dropping their record to 3-1. Wooster improved to 3-0.[read more]
News
- AIDS awareness campaign
- Bon Appetit to provide local flavor in dining halls
- Film Society offers an effortless way to help end domestic violence
- In Other News
- Just in Case...
- Just in Case...
- Policy prevents Democratic rally
- Students shack up tonight to help homeless
- USG Briefs
- USG Budget disappoints students
Opinion
- One Foot Out the Door
- Editorial: Environmental responsibility - an investment for the future
- A Fresh Perspective: Honeymoon period over for dorm-mates
- Student studying in London explores culture, surroundings
- Cleveland on Fire: Tax-sharing in Ohio provides benefits for all involved
- One Foot Out the Door: Truth found in the details
- Free Speech Zone: War in Iraq contributes to U.S. hatred
Focus
- The Buzz
- Adventure and combat engage in Rocket Slime
- Worst Case Scenario: Cultivation
- Grammy-winning Roots hit campus this Saturday
- Griffin's new toys for iPod Nano satisfy all tastes
- Sex & Dating: Make it Work
- mtvU calls for Case to join ecomagination Challenge
- OnTheVerge
- Sex Signals deciphered in educational improv show of sex and dating scenarios
Sports
- Spartan Spotlight: Chris Kerr
- Coakley scores first in win over Oberlin
- Men defeat Wooster, extend undefeated streak
- NFL Guru: New England Patriots' empire beginning to crumble
- Scots deal another frustrating loss, claim Baird Trophy
- Smith races ahead on the field, in the classroom
- Strong Saturday gives volleyball team confidence boost for UAA's
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