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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

Spartans Laura Mummey looks for a teammate while under pressure earlier this season. Mummey helped boost the Spartans to their first UAA win this past weekend.

Women’s basketball looks to turn victory over Emory into streak

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter January 29, 2016

The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team played two games on the road this past weekend. The first game was played up in Rochester, New York, and the seventh-ranked University of Rochester...

The Spartans look to keep up the pace as they come home to host arch rival Carnegie Mellon this weekend in the Battle for the Obelisk.

Track and field teams produce impressive performance at Defiance Invitational

Shounak Bose, Staff Reporter January 29, 2016

In their second meet of the season, both the Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s track and field teams finished in first place at the Defiance Invitational meet on Saturday. The Spartans...

Moves need to be made to make Cavs contenders

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter January 29, 2016

Heading into the 2014-15 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded their most recent first overall pick Andrew Wiggins and other assets to acquire Kevin Love from the Minnesota Timberwolves. To the casual...

Intramural sports back in full swing for the spring

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter January 29, 2016

The Spartans are our pride and joy here at Case Western Reserve University. Our NCAA Division III teams attract our attention week by week, game by game, and those who are on these teams devote much more...

Fourth-year CWRU distance free swimmer Felipe Gomez del Campo was named to “Forbes” magazine’s 30 Under 30 list in the energy category. He juggles his startup with coursework and varsity swimming.

CWRU swimmer no fish out of water in business world

Eddie Kerekes, Staff Reporter January 29, 2016

For most Case Western Reserve University student athletes, juggling academics, athletics, clubs and a social life is hard enough. But when you add in running a company and conducting research, like fourth-year...

Jessica McCoy keeps the ball away from a University of Chicago defender this past weekend.

Women’s basketball heads out searching for success

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter January 22, 2016

The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team played host to two University Athletic Association games this past weekend. The Spartans fell in both games, sinking to 0-3 against conference...

Spartan jumper Jared Brucker celebrates after making his jump. The Spartans return to action this weekend.

CWRU Track and Field teams return to competition

Shounak Bose, Staff Reporter January 22, 2016

Top Finishes Women Last Season: 1st of 5, 2nd of 5, 2nd of 10, 3rd of 7 Top Finishes Men Last Season: 1st of 4, 2nd of 5, 3rd of 9, 4th of 12 Top Rival: Carnegie Mellon University Newcomers: 15 women,...

Jake Lavis drives past a Washington University at St. Louis defender this past weekend.

Men’s basketball struggles at home against UAA talent

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter January 22, 2016

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team suffered a tough week, losing both conference games against Washington University in St. Louis and University of Chicago. The losses were the...

The Spartans returned to the pool with wins for both the men’s and women’s squads.

Swimming and diving carries dominance into second half

Veijay Raj, Staff Reporter January 22, 2016

The men and women’s swimming and diving teams started off the second season with a bang, defeating Allegheny handily. Impressed by the team’s victory, Coach Doug Milliken said, “It was a total team...

The Spartans will host their only home meet of the season this weekend.

Wrestling heads home

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor January 22, 2016

The Spartans finished in the middle of the pack in the first tournament back for the Case Western Reserve University wrestling squad. The Spartans rode the success of four wrestlers to their eighth place...

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