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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

In the 2022-23 school year, the CWRU mens basketball team was the first team in Spartan basketball history to finish their non-conference play undefeated.

Men’s basketball season preview

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer November 3, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team will be playing their first game of the season on Nov. 10 at Horsburgh Gymnasium against the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Spartan fans...

Men’s soccer bounces back from loss to WashU with 2-1 win over Brandeis

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor November 3, 2023

Following a disappointing 1-0 loss to the Washington University in St. Louis at home on Oct. 22, Case Western Reserve University rebounded on the road against Brandeis University on Oct. 28, adding a 2-1...

On Oct. 28 at CWRUs meet against Carnegie Mellon University, the Spartans saw many meritorious results. Second-year swimmer Emil LaSida set two school records, and third-year diver Abigail Wilkov qualified for the March 2024 NCAA Diving Zone Regional.

Swimming and diving starts season 2-0 in dominant fashion

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer November 3, 2023

The swimming and diving season has started, and the Case Western Reserve University teams have been performing exceptionally well. Both the men’s and women’s teams placed first out of six teams at...

On Oct. 21, third-year running back Gage Duesler (left) scores 2 touchdowns in the Spartans game against Waynesburg University.

Football defeats Waynesburg 35-0 for fifth straight win

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor October 27, 2023

Following a heartbreaking loss to Grove City in overtime in the second game of the season, the Case Western Reserve University football team has caught fire, winning the last five games. This past Saturday,...

(Left to right) Graduate student Mitchell Arch, fourth-year Walker Cox and second-year Daniel Passmore pose with their two laurel wreaths and miniature trophies after they placed top three in both wrestling and long jump.

Students compete for eternal glory and fame in ancient Olympic Games

Elie Aoun and Cason Willman October 13, 2023

On the 7th of the month of Pyanepsion (October), classicists, athletes and fans alike gathered in the Thwing Center Ballroom to witness and participate in the Olympic Games held by a collaboration of Judo...

Fourth-year Vishwa Aduru (left) and graduate student Diego Maza (right) win the ITA Central Regional Doubles Championship, qualifiying for the 2023 ITA Cup in Rome, Georgia.

CWRU men’s tennis sweeps the ITA Central Regional Championships

Sidharth Ranga, Staff Writer October 13, 2023

Looking to repeat their nearly flawless season as the NCAA Division III tennis team champions, the athletes from the Case Western Reserve University men’s tennis team entered the ITA Central Regional...

Third-year wide receiver Noah Coyne accounts for two touchdowns in the domination of the Bethany Bison.

Spartans pummel Bethany College 34-12, improves record to 3-1

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor October 6, 2023

Propelled by an explosive offense in the second half, the Case Western Reserve University football team defeated the Bethany College Bisons 34-12 on the road in West Virginia. The Spartans—who have been...

 Second-year Alexis Sassower scores her first career goal in opening UAA game against NYU on Sept. 30.

Women’s soccer opens UAA play with 1-0 win over NYU

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor October 6, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University women’s soccer team extended their win streak to six games last weekend, defeating Capital University 2-0 on Sept. 24 and beating their conference rival New York University...

Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) and defensive end ZaDarius Smith (99) celebrate as the team bounces back from last weeks loss to the Steelers.

Attack on Titans: Browns bounce back 27-3 against Tennessee

Jack Martin, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

Sunday, Sept. 24, the Cleveland Browns hosted the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium, setting up their first game against each other since 2020. The scoring began with a 48-yard field goal...

During ITA Central Regional Championship in St. Louis this past weekend, third-year Hannah Kassaie places second in the womens open singles.

Women’s tennis update—Kassaie qualifies for ITA Cup

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor September 29, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University women’s tennis team competed in the ITA Central Regional Championship from Sept. 22-24 in St. Louis, the final major tournament of their brief fall season. Over...

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