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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

All the athletes and buddies at last year’s tournament pose for the camera following a day of fun competition. The second annual event will be held on Friday bringing together CWRU students and special needs athletes for Olympics themed fun.

Special Olympics kick off this weekend

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor October 2, 2015

On Friday, Oct. 2, 100 athletes will compete in the Veale Athletic Center. This is not too different than a normal week, but this is a much different kind of game. The Case Western Reserve University...

Waves of Blue at CWRU’s Tarp Surf

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter October 2, 2015

This weekend the Case Western Longboard Club hosted its first ever Tarp Surf. They took over the basketball courts behind Denny’s All Nighter on the north side of campus. A gigantic blue turf spanned...

Spartan men’s soccer dominates Wilmington heading into UAA play

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter October 2, 2015

The Case Western Reserve University men’s soccer team keeps rolling, picking up another win against Wilmington College with a final score of 1-0. The team is now an impressive 8-1, and has yet to lose...

CWRU cross country teams hold annual alumni run for charity

Shounak Bose, Staff Reporter October 2, 2015

Taking a break from their normal competitive schedule, the Case Western Reserve University Men and Women’s cross-country teams held their 10th annual Alumni Run for charity on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the...

Special Olympics returns to CWRU for its second annual tournament on Oct. 2.

Special Olympics kick off this weekend

J.P. O'Hagan, Sports Editor October 1, 2015

On Friday, Oct. 2, 100 athletes will compete in the Veale Athletic Center. This is not too different than a normal week, but this is a much different kind of game. The Case Western Reserve University...

Spartan Dance Team makes yearly debut

Sierra Cotton, Contributing Reporter September 25, 2015

The marching band’s final notes ring out in the stadium as the dance team rushes onto the field, full of energy. The music starts, the dancers’ bodies rolling and the crowd roars with excitement. The...

Tarp surfing simulates a wave for longboarders to roll through.

Longboard Club hosting first ever Tarp Surf event

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print September 25, 2015

On Sunday, Sept. 27, the Case Western Longboard Club will be hosting its first ever Tarp Surf event. And for those unfamiliar with the term, tarp surfing is pretty much exactly what it sounds like:...

Spartans football looks to follow up dominate performance with second straight win

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor September 25, 2015

Last weekend the Spartans proved that this year they are a force to be reckoned with as they exploded with 49 points in a 49-14 victory over the visiting Bearcats. The Case Western Reserve University...

The Spartans jumped up to 7-1 with a big win over Wooster Wednesday night.

Spartan mens soccer move to 6-1 with a win over Ohio Northern University

Veijay Raj, Staff Reporter September 25, 2015

Playing at home on DiSanto Field last Saturday, Sept. 19, Case Western Reserve University men’s soccer team picked up a fourth straight win against Ohio Northern University behind the strength of a shutout....

The volleyball team scrambles for a ball against Baldwin Wallace. The Spartans dropped their first game of the season in a nail biter Wednesday night.

Spartan volleyball falls to BWU

Eddie Kerekes, Staff Reporter September 25, 2015

After a series of astounding wins by the Case Western Reserve University team, they unfortunately lost their first game of the season this past Wednesday night. Previously, the team extended their match...

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