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Spartan wrestling team continues steady improvement

David Hoffman, Staff Reporter January 17, 2014

The Spartan wrestling team didn’t take much of a break. Instead, it took the opportunity to make improvements and showcase significant positive strides in their tournaments and matches. The improvement...

David Dixon has career best finish in final cross country season

David Dixon has career best finish in final cross country season

Katie Wieser, Sports Editor December 8, 2013

Senior David Dixon is in the home stretch of his time here at Case Western Reserve University, and he’s looking to end on a high note. As a mechanical engineering major, Dixon has been hard at work:...

Sophomore Jimmy Holman makes a move versus Anderson College in the season’s opening weekend.

Men’s Basketball looking strong heading into winter hiatus

J.P. O'Hagan, Staff Reporter December 8, 2013

The men’s basketball team has continued its hot streak as the Spartans burned through Denison and then battled back against Allegheny. With two wins over the past weeks, the team stands at 4-1 with no...

Spartan Erin Reynolds takes a shot during the home opening game versus Kenyon College.

Women’s basketball looks to improve prior to conference season

Katie Wieser, Sports Editor December 8, 2013

The women’s basketball team is sitting at 5-4 going into the winter break. They will have one more tournament later this month before conference play begins next month. The ladies are looking to continue...

Long runs and close friends: Kelsey Aamoth shines in second year

Katie Wieser, Sports Editor December 8, 2013

Sophomore biomedical engineering major Kelsey Aamoth has provided a great follow-up to her great rookie performance last year. Earning honors as an University Athletics Association All-academic honoree...

Junior forward Jessie Sabers is in her second year as a starter for the women’s soccer team.

Jessie Sabers kicks into high gear

J.P. O'Hagan, Staff Reporter December 6, 2013

The women’s soccer team was led in part by junior forward Jessie Sabers this season. As one of the Spartan’s top offensive tools, Sabers scored seven goals with two assists this season. However, the...

Katie Best is in her second season, her first as the team’s starting libero.

Katie Best faces year of changes

Katie Wieser, Sports Editor December 6, 2013

Sophomore defensive specialist Katie Best has had a lot of changes in her sophomore year at CWRU. Originally majoring in biomedical engineering, Best recently realized that she was truly passionate about...

Kenny Riordan pushes ahead versus Marietta College in the season opener.

Running back Kenny Riordan conquers all obstacles

J.P. O'Hagan, Staff Reporter December 6, 2013

In his senior season, Kenny Riordan was an offensive leader for Case Western’s football team on the ground. Riordan was named UAA offensive player of the week during the season and then to the UAA All...

Chris Cvecko called to new role

J.P. O'Hagan, Staff Reporter December 6, 2013

The men’s soccer team made a huge turnaround this season, in no small part to sophomore midfielder Chris Cvecko. Coach Brandon Bianco highlighted Cvecko as a foundational leader in the young team. “I...

Thanksgiving: Time of togetherness, time of tackles

Thanksgiving: Time of togetherness, time of tackles

Katie Wieser, Sports Editor November 26, 2013

Thanksgiving means many different things to different people. For some the holiday brings the warmth of family closeness, for others the comfort of preparing a delicious spread, or having one prepared...

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