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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

Women’s basketball showcases strong individual play during opening weekend

Katie Wieser, Sports Editor November 22, 2013

The Spartan women’s basketball team got off to a strong start during their opening weekend of play at the North Carolina Wesleyan College Jean Edge Classic. The team suffered their first loss against...

Browns fall in battle of Ohio

David Hoffman, Staff Reporter November 22, 2013

The Browns had a chance to get back into the playoff race, an opportunity to put the league on notice and put a scare into the rival Bengals, who sit atop the AFC North division. Most importantly, the...

Freshman Zach Broujos battles past the opposition during loss versus Carnegie Mellon on Nov. 1.

Men’s soccer looks ahead after promising season

J.P. O'Hagan, Staff Reporter November 15, 2013

As the soccer season comes to an end, the Spartans can hold their heads high and have bright hope for the future. Following Saturday’s game at home against the University of Rochester, the team said...

Spartan Football unable to claim top spot in UAA

J.P. O'Hagan, Staff Reporter November 15, 2013

The Case Western football team is no longer ensured a bid for a UAA championship on Saturday. The Spartans now stand at 1-1 in UAA play following a rough 29-0 loss to Washington University in St. Louis. With...

Anne Backlund rushes into the action versus Carnegie Mellon on Nov. 1.

Women’s soccer falls short in last game

J.P. O'Hagan, Staff Reporter November 15, 2013

The women’s soccer team fought to the final whistle like they have all season and brought it to a heartbreaking end. In the final game for three leading seniors, the Spartans drew a 1-1 tie against the...

Volleyball ends season ranked sixth in UAA

Katie Wieser, Sports Editor November 15, 2013

The Spartan volleyball team ended their season last weekend with the culminating University Athletics Association conference championship. The team entered the competition ranked sixth in the group, leading...

Hockey club unable to finish off last-minute heroics with a win

Katie Wieser, Sports Editor November 15, 2013

The Case Western ice hockey club suffered their first home loss versus Gannon College at the Cleveland Heights Recreation Center last Friday. The team will have to work to gain ground in the division to...

Francona claims Manager of the Year Award after successful debut

David Hoffman, Staff Reporter November 15, 2013

Last offseason, the Indians, coming off their third 90-loss season in a four year span, hired Terry Francona to become their new manager in the hopes that he could help lead the team out of its rut and...

Natalie Southard and Carolyn Bogart defend the net during final home match against Wooster Nov. 2nd.

Spartans end season with win

Katie Wieser, Sports Editor November 8, 2013

The Spartan volleyball team overcame obstacles to get back to .500 on the season going into the University Athletics Association championship this weekend. The team was riddled by injuries all season and...

Freshman Jacob Grindel works against Emory at Case Field on Nov. 3.

Men’s soccer loses two straight despite strong play

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

The standings don’t truly relate the level of play of the Spartans men’s soccer team this past weekend. Despite strong play, Case Western lost to both Carnegie Mellon and Emory and fell to 6-6-4 on...

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