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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

Fourth-year forward Andrew Fox played a close match against the Rochester Yellowjackets last Friday.

Men’s basketball falls to Rochester and No. 11-ranked Emory during Throwback Weekend

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor February 14, 2025

To help kick off Case Western Reserve University’s bicentennial celebration on Friday, Feb. 7, the Spartan men’s basketball team donned the red jerseys of the Western Reserve Red Cats for their game...

From cheerleading to field hockey to basketball, fourth-year Evie Miller reflects on her many years playing sports and how they have shaped her into the person she is today.

Playing to Win: Life Lessons from Sports

Evie Miller, Contributing Writer February 14, 2025

The role of sports in my life   Sports are a huge part of my life. Whether I’m playing or watching, they’ve taught me countless lessons about life. I have been playing sports for as long...

Track and field participates in Dr. Taraschke Team Challenge

Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

The Case Western Reserve University men's and women's track and field teams took part this past Saturday, Feb. 1, in the Dr. Taraschke Team Challenge—a meet hosted by Baldwin Wallace University in Berea,...

Senior Day celebrated the 18 fourth-years on the men's swimming and diving team. Fourth-years Peter Meng, Nico Billoni and Alex Waltman took home wins against Kenyon University.

Swimming and diving upsets Kenyon on men’s Senior Day

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor February 7, 2025

In a spectacular conclusion to the Case Western Reserve University’s swimming and diving teams’ final dual meet of the 2024-2025 season, the Spartans upset Kenyon College’s No. 6-ranked men’s team...

Historically, MLB players have been barred from representing the U.S. in the Olympic Games, putting Team USA at a severe disadvantage as they are unable to field the top 1,200 baseball players in the country.

Should MLB players be allowed to compete in the 2028 LA Summer Olympic Games?

Ellie Palaian, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

At the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it was announced that Los Angeles would host the 2028 Summer Olympics, featuring the addition or return of multiple sports, including baseball. Baseball...

Founded in 2024, Conquer Life is an organization that brings awareness to mental health among college students and athletes.

CWRU Athletics partners with Conquer Life

Ellie Palaian, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

In 2019, Case Western Reserve University alum Ana Arruda founded Conquer Life, an organization dedicated to reducing the suicide rate and making a meaningful impact in mental health awareness. During her...

Left to right: First-year Siena Kanneberg, second-year Sarah Ball, first-year Riley Friedman and third-year Melanie Taylor broke the Spartans' record in the 4x200-meter relay with a time of 1:49.14.

Track and field dominates at Fighting Scots Invitational

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor January 31, 2025

On Saturday, the Case Western Reserve University’s track and field team traveled to Wooster, Ohio, to participate in the Fighting Scots Invitational. Both Spartan teams swept the competition, being the...

This past Saturday, the women's swimming and diving team celebrated Senior Day and the team's clean sweep against Oberlin.

Swimming and Diving celebrates women’s Senior Day with both teams sweeping Oberlin

Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

This past Saturday, Jan. 25, the Case Western Reserve University swimming and diving teams swept Oberlin College during a home meet that took place in Veale Natatorium. The men’s team prevailed 231-57...

Fourth-year forward Umar Rashid hits a career high of 32 points in the Spartans' match against NYU this past Sunday.

Men’s basketball drops after double thriller conference loss

Ellie Palaian, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team fell to a 5-11 record after two losses this week, first against Brandeis University (93-101) and then New York University (73-80). In the matchup...

Women’s basketball fall 6-8 overall after packed 3-game week

Ellie Palaian, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

With 14 games played, the Case Western Reserve University women's basketball team holds a 1-2 conference record and a 6-8 overall record. Their recent stretch includes a victory over No. 13-ranked Washington...

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