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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

The mens tennis team raises the ITA championship trophy after defeating the University of Chicago 5-1.

Spartans men’s tennis reign supreme as 2022 ITA National Indoor Champions

Sidharth Ranga, Contributing Writer March 18, 2022

The Case Western Reserve University men’s tennis team entered the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Indoor National Championship with high expectations. Not only were they the No. 1 seed in the...

Over spring break, mens tennis became the first CWRU athletic team to be ranked No. 1 nationally.

No. 1 ranked men’s tennis team continues its strong performance on the road

Kyle Grover, Contributing Writer March 18, 2022

While most students were relaxing during a much-needed spring break, the Case Western Reserve University men’s tennis team traveled to Orlando, Fla. to compete in six matches in a span of just four days....

Track and field team dominates at Wittenberg Quad Meet

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor April 30, 2021

The Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s track and field teams put on a dazzling display of strength and speed this past Saturday at the Wittenberg Quad Meet, sailing to a first-place...

Second-year James Hopper has had a monster season, winning all his singles and doubles matches thus far.

Men’s tennis bounces back 7-0 against Findlay

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor April 23, 2021

On a beautiful Friday afternoon in Findlay, Ohio, the Case Western Reserve University men’s tennis team dominated their match against the Division II University of Findlay, tallying a perfect score of...

Second-year midfielder Merry Meyer joined in on the scoring avalanche against Hiram College on March 29, netting the teams second goal in the first half.

Women’s soccer goes undefeated in spring season

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor April 23, 2021

“It had been over 500 days since our players were able to compete, and so [the season] was more about enjoying the opportunities [and] to work together against an outside opponent.” That was the...

Senior outfielder Hope Yashnik was named UAA Hitter of the Week after going 9 of 13 in the doubleheaders against Denison University and Bluffton University.

CWRU softball sweeps Bluffton at home, while baseball dominates at Oberlin

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Reporter April 16, 2021

Midway through April, the Case Western Reserve University baseball and softball teams are still going strong.  Following postponed home games against Franciscan University of Steubenville, CWRU softball...

In the first singles match of her CWRU tennis career, Chloe Ku defeated Hannah Keidan 8-1.

Women’s tennis stifles Oberlin with 9-0 victory

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor April 16, 2021

Spring has set in. The sun is shining bright—more often than not—and people are enjoying the favorable weather.  The Case Western Reserve University women’s tennis team appears to be reflecting...

Fourth-year Sidney Brannam led the softball team in their sweep of Bluffton University on April 2, holding Bluffton to zero runs in the first game and three in the second.

CWRU varsity sports return to action

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor April 9, 2021

The pandemic disrupted every aspect of our normal life. For the fall semester, teams didn’t compete in any games and struggled to conduct meaningful practices under the social distancing guidelines....

Bianca Smith attended CWRU to earn her MBA and JD, degrees she feels will help her become a general manager one day.

Bianca Smith: From the Spartans to the Red Sox

Puneet Bansal and Nathan Lesch, Sports Editor and Executive Editor February 5, 2021

Most college baseball coaches were hesitant to give Bianca Smith—now the first Black female coach in MLB history—an immediate role in their team’s operations. Case Western Reserve University’s...

The Dodgers won the MLB World Series after a strong performance from their bullpen in the final game.

Dodgers title celebration tainted by Turner

Jackson Rudoff, Copy Editor October 30, 2020

On Oct. 27, 2020, the Los Angeles Dodgers, after nearly a decade of so-close-yet-so-far playoff appearances, finally captured their seventh World Series title. After being stifled by Tampa Bay Rays’...

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