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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

CWRU has partnered with FloSports to stream athletic games, with users highlighting both benefits and drawbacks that they have observed after using the website for a few weeks now.

Is FloSports beneficial or harmful to UAA athletics?

Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor September 12, 2025

For the past three weeks FloSports, a digital media company, has streamed UAA athletic games on their sub-platform, FloCollege, after the two announced an exclusive 5-year media rights agreement in June. The...

Russia returns to the ice after olympic scandal, Milano figure skating qualifier is anyones game

Russia returns to the ice after olympic scandal, Milano figure skating qualifier is anyones game

Lucas Yang, Director of Design September 12, 2025

Disclaimer: Some of the quotes within this article are translated from Russian to English.   The 2022 Olympic figure skating event remains difficult to recount. 15-year old Kamila Valieva, student...

CWRU's women's soccer team dominated their games with John Carroll University (6-0), Grove City College (6-0), and Heidelberg University (1-0), continuing an undefeated 5-0 streak of non-conference games.

Women’s soccer continues domination with three consecutive shutout wins

Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor September 12, 2025

Over this past week, the Case Western Reserve University women’s soccer team continued their domination on the field as they defeated a trio of opponents on the road: John Carroll University (6-0), Grove...

During their first home game of the season, the women’s soccer team defeated Franciscan 7-0.

Spartans launch Fall 2025 season with records and resilience

Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor September 5, 2025

The Case Western Reserve University Spartans kicked off their 2025 fall athletic season this past weekend, with some teams opening strong and others facing early challenges.   Men’s and Women’s...

After a narrow 19-17 victory against the Los Angeles Rams, the Cleveland Browns end their preseason undefeated.

Browns defeat Rams to conclude preseason slate undefeated

Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor September 5, 2025

The Cleveland Browns concluded their preseason slate on Saturday, Aug. 23 as they narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 17-19 in a home game at Huntington Bank Field. With the conclusion of this game,...

In spite of losing several starters, the Spartans hope to win the PAC title with a fresh team full of strong recruits.

Spartans aim for PAC title after 6-4 finish in the 2024 season

Darcy Chew, Executive Editor September 5, 2025

During the 2024 season, the Case Western Reserve University football team finished with an overall record of 6-4 and placed fifth in the PAC. This year the Spartans aim to improve with a totally fresh...

The cross country teams aim to qualify for Nationals as they attempt to build on their successes during the 2024 season.

CWRU cross country builds on 2024 success, looks ahead to Nationals

Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor August 29, 2025

Coming off of dominating 2024 seasons, finishing top 10 in all in-season meets and 6th in the UAA championships, the Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s cross country teams are both back...

Volleyball aims to keep momentum going after strong 2024 season

Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor August 29, 2025

Following a strong showing in the 2024 season, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team looks to keep the momentum going into the 2025 season. CWRU finished the 2024 season with a 24-8 overall...

Following a low season for the Spartan men's soccer team, they look to improve this upcoming 2025 season, particularly in UAA conference play.

Men’s soccer looks to bounce back after a middling 2024 season

Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor August 22, 2025

After a disappointing 2024 season, the Case Western Reserve University men’s soccer team looks to bounce back from their struggles.  The previous season saw CWRU finish with a 5-5-6 record—down...

FloSports partnership to bring new era of coverage for UAA athletics

Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor August 22, 2025

On June 20, the UAA announced that they have entered into an exclusive five-year media rights agreement with FloSports that will begin in the Fall of 2025.  Through FloCollege, a dedicated sub-platform...

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