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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

UPB brought the fad sport of Bubble Soccer to campus for a casual, fun, and bouncy take on the classic sport.

Bubble soccer bursts onto scene at CWRU

Eddie Kerekes, Staff Reporter February 12, 2016

What do you get when you combine hard hitting action, chaos, college students, two goals, a soccer ball and 10 air-filled bubble suits? Bubble soccer, of course. The game, invented in Norway in 2011,...

The Spartans prepare for four meets in two weeks as they excel at the Jim Wuske Invitational.

CWRU track and field teams excel at Jim Wuske Invitational

Shounak Bose, Staff Reporter February 12, 2016

The Case Western Reserve University Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Team put together a strong showing at the Jim Wuske Invitational at the University of Mount Union. Although multiple athletes...

The Spartans split the weekend at home, beating Brandies but then falling to NYU.

Men’s basketball wins and loses on smallest of margins

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter February 12, 2016

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team had Throwback Weekend, with the team wearing the historic Western Reserve University's basketball uniforms against Brandeis University on Feb....

The Spartans have brought on 6 new players this season and will look to add the new talent to their long term success.

Men’s tennis adds six newcomers to successful program

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor February 12, 2016

Last Season Record: 17-10 Last Season UAA Standing: 2-1, tied for second in UAA (Chicago and Washington University) Pre-Season Standing: 14th in Oracle/Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division...

The dilemma of sportsmanship

JP. O'Hagan and Billy Heyen February 12, 2016

Welcome to Point/Counterpoint, the back and forth sports bar style debate column. This week we are looking at the Super Bowl's aftermath and the questions of sportsmanship it sparked. Carolina Panthers...

Spartans triumphant in senior day meet

Spartans triumphant in senior day meet

Veijay Raj, Staff Reporter February 5, 2016

Last Saturday, Jan. 31, here at Case Western Reserve University, the women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams dominated Baldwin Wallace University. Neither team has lost since their second meet...

Jessica McCoy drives around her defender in a game earlier this season. McCoy and the Spartans return home to take on Brandies and NYU for Throwback Weekend.

Women’s basketball looks to win in second crack at UAA rivals

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter February 5, 2016

This past weekend, the Case Western Reserve University Women’s Basketball team played two conference games on the road, dropping both games by close margins. “I'm extremely proud of how the team...

The Case Climbing club is rising to new heights as they expand their training and adventures. Taken on one of the team’s recent outdoor climbs the team enjoys taking on each new challenge.

Case Climbing: Once you’re in, you’re hooked

Eddie Kerekes, Staff Reporter February 5, 2016

The Case Climbing Club helps members, both experienced and inexperienced climbers, develop their skills in a structured, collaborative environment. Sometimes the club breaks out of the Case Western Reserve...

Bubbling over with fun

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter February 5, 2016

The world’s most popular sport is coming to Case Western Reserve University with a fun twist this Saturday, Feb. 6. At the event will be free food, lots of fun and several chances at winning an Amazon...

Super Bowl, anything but predictable

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor February 5, 2016

With the culmination of the NFL season upon us the entire football fanbase and even a lot of non-football fans are gearing up for the annual tradition of watching the season’s last teams standing duke...

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