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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

Slices of victory

Evan Rose, Staff Reporter January 23, 2015

Have you ever needed a custom-decorated cake for a special occasion? Have you ever wanted to raise money for one of Case Western Reserve University’s most successful varsity athletic teams? Well, thanks...

Jessica McCoy dribbles the ball into the Spartan’s offensive half.

Women’s basketball headed in the right direction

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor January 23, 2015

The women’s basketball team found their footing to climb back to .500 on Sunday, two days after dropping a heartbreaking upset bid of the visiting New York University squad. The women’s squad has...

Clash of the dynasties

David Hoffman, Staff Reporter January 23, 2015

It’s hard to believe, but the Super Bowl is in just over a week, and after a turbulent season filled with surprises, the participants in the big game have been determined. Neither team is surprised to...

“The Duke”

Joey Arko, Staff Reporter January 23, 2015

In the wake of the newest football scandal (centered around who else but the New England Patriots), where it has been reported that 11 of the 12 footballs allotted to the Pats in AFC title game were under-inflated,...

Spartan wrestlers return to the mat

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor January 23, 2015

The Spartan wrestling team will return to the mats for the first time since the new semester started as they visit Washington University and Jefferson University. The Spartans stand a match under .500...

Spartan and Allegheny swimmers race to the wall in meet last weekend.

Spartans return to pool with splash

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor January 23, 2015

Both Spartan squads returned to the pool after nearly a month off this past weekend, as the Spartans hosted the Allegheny College Gators in the Veale Natatorium. While gators are naturally more inclined...

Junior Matt Clark hits a clutch three point shot against New York University.

Making history

Aaron Shang, Staff Reporter January 23, 2015

When the Spartans take the court this upcoming weekend against No. 12 Emory University in Atlanta, there will be a noticeable difference in the box score: For the first time in school history, the Case...

The hall is broken

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor January 16, 2015

\Paul Hoynes had every good intention when he wrote about his recent dilemma. Hoynes has been entrusted with the preservation of the history of “America’s favorite pastime,” but more on him later. Baseball...

Cavaliers looking for answers

David Hoffman, Staff Reporter January 16, 2015

When the Cavaliers shook up their roster this past summer, an adjustment period was to be expected. The “Big 3” of Lebron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love would need time to figure out how to play...

Ohio against the world

Joey Arko, Staff Reporter January 16, 2015

As the final seconds ticked away, the scoreboard read 42-20. Based on the expert predictions and odds in Las Vegas, one would assume Oregon’s high octane offense had once again led them to a decisive...

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