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The Spartans return to competition this weekend as the number 18th mens team and 23rd women’s team in the country.

Swimming and diving looks to carry momentum into second half

Veijay Raj, Staff Reporter January 15, 2016

Returning from a strong first half of the season, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams look to continue their success in a tougher second semester schedule. With only one loss in eight dual...

Should PED users make it into the MLB Hall of Fame?

Billy Heyen and JP. O'Hagan January 15, 2016

Welcome to a new column that we call point/counterpoint. This column will consist of back and forth sports bar-style debates between The Observer's biggest sports fans. To kick off this column we look...

The women’s basketball team looks to regroup after dropping their UAA opener to Carnegie Mellon.

Women’s basketball looks to rebound this weekend after dropping UAA opener to arch-rival Carnegie Mellon

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter January 15, 2016

It has been a long layoff for The Observer, and therefore a long time since you heard about the Case Western Reserve University Women’s Basketball team. This article will serve as a quick recap and then...

Wrestling team looks to put first one in win column

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor January 15, 2016

The Case Western Reserve University wrestling team struggled as they ended 2015 and took time to regroup over break. The Spartans competed in their first matchup of the new year on Wednesday with a dual...

Spartan point guard Jimmy Holman drives the lane for the bucket earlier this season. Holman and the Spartans sit atop the UAA heading into this weekend.

Men’s Basketball kicks off UAA play with big win

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter January 15, 2016

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team scored two big wins as they opened up the University Athletic Association (UAA) competition. The team first celebrated a win over Carnegie...

Browns head coaching search begins and ends with questions

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter January 15, 2016

After another disappointing season for the Cleveland Browns ended this year, the Browns finished with a record of just three wins and 13 losses. As has become customary with the team, this meant firing...

The Men’s Basketball team swept the tournament before losing to Denison this week.

Men’s Basketball splits the weekend

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter December 4, 2015

The men’s basketball team split last weekend against Allegheny College and Denison University. The team sits at 4-2 on the season and is 3-1 in its last four games. The Spartans kicked off play against...

The Spartans struggled to open the season dropping all four matches.

Young wrestling team struggles to find footing

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor December 4, 2015

The Case Western Reserve University wrestling team remains winless as they enter their third week of competition. The Spartans took part in the Comet Duals hosted by Olivet College back on Saturday, Nov....

The Spartans look to rebound after dropping four straight games these past two weeks.

Women’s basketball struggles in back to back tournaments

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter December 4, 2015

Since you last heard from them, the Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team has played four games. The Spartans struggled in their two tournaments, dropping three of the four matchups....

Renovations underway in Veale Center and Adelbert Gymnasium

Renovations underway in Veale Center and Adelbert Gymnasium

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor December 4, 2015

The Veale Center is getting a much-needed facelift. The Case Western Reserve University Athletics Department will be undertaking an overhaul of the field house area of the Veale Center over winter break...

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