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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

Second-year Nate Arterburn steps up to the plate during the Spartans’ weekend matchup against NYU. On Sunday, the team honored five graduating seniors as part of their senior night celebration.

Despite difficult double header, Spartans clinch win over NYU

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor April 25, 2025

On Friday, April 18, the Case Western Reserve University baseball team began their four-game series against New York University with a doubleheader. Following the exciting weekend, the Spartans improved...

Club Kung Fu takes down competition at 33rd Annual Great Lakes Kung Fu Championships

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor April 25, 2025

On April 12, Case Western Reserve University’s Club Kung Fu participated in the 33rd Annual Great Lakes Kung Fu Championships at Maple Heights High School. The international tournament features over...

In the 2025 March Madness tournaments, the UConn Huskies dominated the women’s bracket, while the men’s side featured a rare Final Four made up entirely of No. 1 seeds, a feat seen only once before in March Madness history.

March Madness 2025: A tournament for the ages

Ellie Palaian, Copy Editor April 18, 2025

Between March 18 and April 7, one of the biggest events in sports returned, capturing the attention of millions. Fans across the country filled out 34 million brackets, each hoping to predict the winner...

CWRU Club Badminton claims D2B championship title

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor April 18, 2025

This past weekend, the Case Western Reserve University Club Badminton’s competitive competition team traveled to Delaware to participate in the 2025 National Collegiate Tournament. The competition was...

Sports and physics collide: A look into the Torpedo Bat taking MLB by storm

Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

With the opening of the 2025 MLB season, the New York Yankees were quick to launch into success. During their second game of the season, the team’s first three batters hit home runs on the first three...

Second-year Katie Wong scored a 6-1, 6-4 win against Babson College's Mia Sorrentino in Atlanta this past weekend.

Women’s tennis plays three-match weekend against Berry, Babson and No. 3-ranked Emory

Ellie Palaian, Copy Editor April 18, 2025

Over the past weekend, the Case Western Reserve University women’s tennis team traveled down south to Georgia to play Berry College, Babson College and Emory University.  The No. 17-ranked Spartans...

Second-year Nate Arterburn locks eyes with the pitcher as he steps up to the plate. The Spartans came out strong in their series against the Eagles, taking three of four games.

Baseball claims eighth consecutive UAA with 3-1 series victory over Emory

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor April 11, 2025

In typical April Cleveland weather, this past weekend was once again cold and rainy as the Case Western Reserve University baseball team hosted its weekend series against Emory University. The Spartans...

(Left to right) Fourth-years Ben Martin, Ajay Mahenthiran, Casey Hishinuma and Ansh Shah celebrate Senior Day on the men's tennis team as well as the team's double victory against Otterbein University and Trinity University.

Men’s tennis celebrates senior day while sweeping Otterbein and defeating Trinity

Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

In their second-to-last week of regular season play, the Case Western Reserve University men’s tennis team scored a pair of victories over Otterbein University and No. 25-ranked Trinity University. The...

Fourth-year pitcher Kylie Hosey delivers a pitch to the batter. She recorded 4 strikeouts over four innings against Denison University.

Softball dominates in home opener with two shutouts

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor April 4, 2025

This past week, the Case Western Reserve University softball team swept both visiting Ohio teams in their first home games of the 2025 season. Following the weekend’s games, the Spartans currently stand...

The unsung heroes of CWRU Athletics

The unsung heroes of CWRU Athletics

Ellie Palaian, Copy Editor April 4, 2025

While Case Western Reserve University may not be known for its athletics, it has built a strong reputation as a competitive athletic program. Behind the victories, UAA championships, and NCAA honors lies...

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