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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

Despite strong efforts from a plethora of team members, the CWRU track and field teams lost a close dual meet to archrival Carnegie Mellon University.

Track and field lose to Tartans in close dual meet

Eddie Kerekes, Director of Web & Multimedia February 2, 2018

The whole track and field team surrounded the high jump mat, holding their collective breath as their teammate ran toward the bar. When he finally fell to the ground, the team exhaled. Unfortunately...

Following a successful two game road trip, the Spartans return home on a three game winning streak. The team hosts Throwback Weekend at Adelbert Gymnasium on Feb. 2 and 4.

Road warriors

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter February 2, 2018

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team grabbed attention this past weekend as they defeated Brandeis University 89-58 on Friday, Jan. 26 and defeated New York University (NYU) 77-75...

The Jolly Scholars event Make America Jolly Again was shut down last week after a large number of student groups argued it was politically offensive.

CWRU shuts down Jolly Scholar event amid student protests

Kushagra Gupta and Sophia Yakumithis February 2, 2018

In a decision made by Case Western Reserve University, The Jolly Scholar’s “Make America Jolly Again” event was cancelled the afternoon before it was to be held. The decision was made earlier that...

Dominating on both sides of the ball, the Spartans came away with a comeback victory over the University of Chicago on Jan. 21.

Men’s basketball comeback win ends losing streak

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter January 26, 2018

After blowing a first half lead against the University of Chicago and a potential four-game losing streak on the line, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team didn’t stress. “We...

Case Gym Buddies, which formed this January, tries to encourage students to visit the gym by providing support and assistance.

Buddying up at the gym

Eddie Kerekes, Director of Web & Multimedia January 26, 2018

Walking into the gym for the first time can be overwhelming. Everyone inside looks athletic and seem to know exactly what they are doing. Plus, there are a bunch of machines that without the appropriate...

On Jan. 20, The Jolly Scholar released its new Butterbeer with a Harry Potter-themed event for the campus community.

Jolly Scholar attracts unexpected crowd with butterbeer

Yvonne Pan, Contributing Reporter January 26, 2018

More than two decades after “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling was published, it is hard to name a more timeless novel published recently. Even today, tributes to the series...

Nikole Hannah-Jones, journalist for the New York Times Magazine, spoke at the Martin Luther King Convocation on Friday, Jan. 19.

Journalist speaks at MLK convocation

Christopher Cannon, Contributing Reporter January 25, 2018

Nikole Hannah-Jones, an award-winning journalist for The New York Times Magazine, did not stray away from discussing Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “radical” rhetoric while speaking at Case Western...

Those who came out to Thomas Yatskos vigil last Saturday left behind stuffed animals and balloons in his memory

Activists raise questions surrounding Thomas Yatsko’s fatal shooting

Kevin Smith, Executive Editor January 25, 2018

Last weekend, Thomas Yatsko’s family held a vigil outside of Uptown Corner Alley, a week after being shot by Sergeant Dean Graziolli of Cleveland Police’s Fifth District. While honoring his memory,...

Despite a set back during break, the wrestling team turned in solid performances.

Wrestling shows promise over break

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter January 19, 2018

After over a month off of competition, the Spartan wrestling team returned in January to partake in three matches in the course of one week. On Jan. 6 the team traveled to Pennsylvania to wrestle in the...

Patrons were invited to participate with interactive works like Building Bridges at the Cleveland Museum of Arts MLK Day celebration.

CMA celebrates MLK Day, legacy

Yvonne Pan, Contributing Reporter January 19, 2018

Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorates the life work of one of the most influential civil rights leaders in history. King’s legacy lives on through this holiday and the celebration held in his name. I...

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