The Observer, November 30, 2007
Volume XL, Issue 12
Lead Stories
Editorial: Case already accomplishing much for community, surrounding area
It's the most wonderful time of the year: the season of giving. As the semester winds down, more community service projects are springing up. See, for instance, the Giving Tree project in Thwing atrium, or Psi Chi's Mitten Mania, both of which benefit children in the local area. Many people are unaware of the fact that Case Western Reserve University is engaged in the community year-round, however.[read more]
Football playoffs: Little Giants upend Spartans
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The Spartans' thrilling, undefeated season ended on Saturday.Seniors Tom Brew, Angelo Mirando, John Tiemeier, Mike Tuertscher, Brendan Jones, Brandon Jeffries, and Tommy Zagorski played their final game as Spartans after falling to the Little Giants of Wabash College, 38-23. They gathered for a team photo on the field as Wabash sang their fight song and celebrated their entrance into Division III's Elite Eight.[read more]
Rahn steps down as men's and women's tennis coach
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Tennis coach Nancy Rahn resigned two weeks ago, officially ending her 16-year tenure as Case's men's and women's coach. Rahn, recently the target of dislike by the majority of her players, resigned in the midst of a controversy which involved a boycott of her by last years' tennis squad. Rahn cited physical limitations as the reason for her departure.While the athletic department received her letter of resignation two weeks ago, athletic director Dr.[read more]
UPB brings They Might Be Giants to rock Case's campus
On Nov. 17, the University Program Board put on their annual free fall concert for students, featuring opener Oppenheimer and headliner They Might Be Giants. Despite a fear of lackluster ticket sales, hoards of students and local Clevelanders packed to the front of Adelbert Gymnasium to get a good look at the Brooklyn-based performers.The opening band, Irish synth-pop duo Oppenheimer, was surprisingly fresh with a set list consisting of songs from their debut self-titled album, released last year.[read more]
News
- Case students place second in ethics competition
- Food poisoning alleged by students
- New student groups crop up on campus
- News You Can't Use
- Outside the Circle
- SAGES program earns recognition for innovation in teaching
- USG Briefs
- USG budget leaves no room for ponies
Opinion
- Editorial Cartoon
- Editorial: Case already accomplishing much for community, surrounding area
- Crossword clue was common mistake
- Political Connection: Expelled objects to science's "suppression" of Intelligent Design
- Unpopular Reason: Peace conference will endanger Israel
- Porn Nation studies issue in stark terms
- A Wandering Fool: Take a trip through U.S. history, filled with entertaining lessons
Focus
- The Buzz
- A retrospect of: The Observer
- Sex & Dating: I'll be there for you
- Lighten Up: Holiday Eating Advice
- MaDaCol offers provocative, insightful look at dance
- Spruce up your boring dorm room with cheap and easy holiday decor
- Streetlight Manifesto revolutionizes ska with Somewhere in the Between
- Student Profile: Andy Boron
- Top 10: Ways to celebrate the end of the semester
- UPB brings They Might Be Giants to rock Case's campus
- Winter fashion needs to be functional as well as stylish
Sports
- Fantasy Tips: Week 13
- First Person: At Case Western Reserve, cross country is truly a team sport
- Football playoffs: Little Giants upend Spartans
- Spartan Spotlight: Mary Herendeen
- Men's basketball blows out Oberlin
- Rahn steps down as men's and women's tennis coach
- Spartan Notebook
- Women's hoops splits Thomas More Shootout
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