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Noel Jeansonne frantically dives for the ball during the teams match against Baldwin Wallace; Haley Sims looks across the court after going up for a kill.

Unfazed by the concrete jungle

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter September 22, 2017

The big lights inspired the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team as they traveled to the Empire State and swept the Buffalo State Bengal Challenge, winning all three matches in dominating fashion....

Slipping through two defenders, Michael Balog was in hot pursuit of a goal during a game earlier this season.

Besl Saves the Day

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter September 22, 2017

DiSanto saw the last of the Spartans for an entire week after its defending team won this past Saturday. The Case Western Reserve University men’s soccer team played its final two matches of its four...

CMA sidewalk gallery features chalk fest

CMA sidewalk gallery features chalk fest

Chloe Mieras, Staff Reporter September 22, 2017

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) has always been a place that embraces new artists and gives young people an outlet for their creative juices. On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17, the museum celebrated...

Looking toward the end zone, Jacob Burke has his eyes on a touchdown. The fourth-year running back totaled four rushing touchdowns, tying a school record.

Burke, Henderson lead Spartans over Wolverines

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor September 22, 2017

There were both expected and unexpected aspects of the football game between Case Western Reserve University and Grove City College on Sept. 16. The final score read 42-10 in favor of the Spartans. That...

In a Constitution Day discussion, panelists debated the topic of free speech on college campuses. The event was student run and featured professors from neighboring universities.

Constitution Day panel debates free speech on college campuses

Henry Bendon, Staff Reporter September 22, 2017

On Monday afternoon, Sep. 17, the Case Western Reserve University School of Law hosted the 2017 Constitution Day Committee’s presentation on Freedom of Expression on college campuses. The presentation...

SEXPO aims to foster a safe place where students can learn about sex and sexual health. Many student groups and groups from outside of CWRU participate.

Second annual SEXPO serves as safe space for students

Nahee Kim, Staff Reporter September 15, 2017

The second annual SEXPO was presented by Sexual Assault and Violence Educators (SAVE) and Greek Life at the Tinkham Veale University Center ballroom on Friday, Sept. 8. The event, which hosted speakers,...

EDM Night with Caked Up kicked off UPBeats events for the semester

UPBeats’ EDM Night thrills at the Jolly Scholar

Harrison Bloom, Contributing Reporter September 15, 2017

On Saturday, Sept. 9, I spent my night dancing with my fellow Case Western Reserve University students at UPBeats’s first concert in the semester, EDM Night, featuring Caked Up. Two young DJs were standing...

First-year midfielder Lauren LaPointe tries to dribble around a defender.

Working overtime

Sanjay Annigeri, Contributing Reporter September 15, 2017

The Case Western Reserve University women’s soccer team ended last week with a spectacular overtime win at Allegheny College on Saturday Sept. 9, bouncing back from their first loss of the season to...

Artist Lisa Loreks work graces the walls of Rising Star Coffee Roasters.

Rising Star hosts artist Lisa Lorek

Yvonne Pan, Contributing Reporter September 15, 2017

My first venture to Little Italy began on Saturday, Sept. 9, in a cozy coffee shop on Murray Hill Road called Rising Star Coffee Roasters for their Meet the Maker event. The small shop smelled like coffee...

BIBIBOP, in the heart of Uptown, is the newest addition to the locations easy eateries.

New Korean eatery, BIBIBOP, a tasteful addition to Uptown

Victoria Radcliffe, Contributing reporter September 15, 2017

Those of you who savor the Yum Yum sauce of restaurants like Happy Dog and Kenko can now rejoice. A new curator of the popular sauce has come to Euclid Avenue. BIBIBOP Asian Grill, an Asian fusion restaurant...

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