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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

Wide receivers Giuseppe Orsini and Joey Spitalli celebrate following a touchdown earlier in the season.

Football team dominates for seventh straight win

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor October 27, 2017

For the seventh consecutive game, the Spartans trotted out on the field. And for the seventh consecutive game, the outcome never really seemed in doubt. Case Western Reserve University was victorious again,...

Two-man show wows in the Black Box

Two-man show wows in the Black Box

Victoria Radcliffe, Staff Reporter October 27, 2017

This past week, fourth-year student Brett DiCello and second-year student Tony Monczewski, both theater and biomedical engineering majors, brought two artists to life in the Eldred Black Box with Players’...

The Spatants football team scored 63 points en route to their sixth straight win.

Strong football offense stays undefeated, beats Thiel, Geneva

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor October 22, 2017

The Spartan football team could do no wrong on Oct. 14, defeating the Tomcats 63-28 in Greenville, Pennsylvania. With the win, Case Western Reserve University improved to 6-0 on the season and 5-0 in the...

Splitting their final four games, the volleyball team finished fifth in the UAA.

Volleyball splits final UAA matches

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter October 22, 2017

The Spartans didn’t let nerves affect their face down with two nationally ranked top 15 volleyball teams, among others. In the second round of the University Athletic Association (UAA) games, Case...

The women’s soccer team took on the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the country, losing both conferece matches.

Women’s soccer loses twice to top teams

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter October 22, 2017
Washington University clinches game with seconds left but Chicago gains early
HvZ players conduct a secret strategy meeting. The game has been played at CWRU nearly every semester for seven years.

Veteran player discusses Humans vs. Zombies’ return to campus

Aziza Mbugua, Staff Reporter October 13, 2017

For the past seven years, Case Western Reserve University students have been participating in a 10-day long campus wide game of tag. The game, Humans vs. Zombies, according to club records, was started...

Onlookers wait for the Columbus Day Parade at the Harvest Festival, which took over Little Italy Oct. 6-8.

Little Italy Harvest Festival showcases local artisans

Hope Yashnik, Contributing Reporter October 13, 2017

The art galleries are filled with new, unique exhibits created by local artists and jewelers. Local musicians showcase their talent on a storefront patio. The Columbus Day parade was surrounded by restaurants...

CWRU defensive linemen await the snap from Bethany

Spartans stop Bison in their tracks

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor October 13, 2017

In front of their largest crowd of the season, the Spartans football team produced its largest victory of the year, a 33-3 Homecoming win over Bethany College on Oct. 7. Leading the way for Case Western...

Asian food was heavily featured at the Mid-Autumn Festival, which took place on Oct. 4 at the Thwing Center.

Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates culture

Chloe Mieras, Staff Reporter October 13, 2017

“Imagine being in a different country and having to celebrate Thanksgiving without your family…” Molly Watkins, head of planning proposed. The Case Western Reserve University Asian Mid-Autumn...

Second-year midfielder Marques Manta chases the ball during a game earlier this season.

Men’s soccer records undefeated week

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter October 13, 2017

We are now two-thirds of the way through the soccer season, and the Case Western Reserve University men’s team sits on a 5-5-2 record after taking their first road win of the season this past week. The...

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