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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

Second-year Nate Arterburn locks eyes with the pitcher as he steps up to the plate. The Spartans came out strong in their series against the Eagles, taking three of four games.

Baseball claims eighth consecutive UAA with 3-1 series victory over Emory

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor April 11, 2025

In typical April Cleveland weather, this past weekend was once again cold and rainy as the Case Western Reserve University baseball team hosted its weekend series against Emory University. The Spartans...

(Left to right) Fourth-years Ben Martin, Ajay Mahenthiran, Casey Hishinuma and Ansh Shah celebrate Senior Day on the men's tennis team as well as the team's double victory against Otterbein University and Trinity University.

Men’s tennis celebrates senior day while sweeping Otterbein and defeating Trinity

Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

In their second-to-last week of regular season play, the Case Western Reserve University men’s tennis team scored a pair of victories over Otterbein University and No. 25-ranked Trinity University. The...

Fourth-year pitcher Kylie Hosey delivers a pitch to the batter. She recorded 4 strikeouts over four innings against Denison University.

Softball dominates in home opener with two shutouts

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor April 4, 2025

This past week, the Case Western Reserve University softball team swept both visiting Ohio teams in their first home games of the 2025 season. Following the weekend’s games, the Spartans currently stand...

The unsung heroes of CWRU Athletics

The unsung heroes of CWRU Athletics

Ellie Palaian, Copy Editor April 4, 2025

While Case Western Reserve University may not be known for its athletics, it has built a strong reputation as a competitive athletic program. Behind the victories, UAA championships, and NCAA honors lies...

Graduate student second baseman Franco Alonso prepares to swing during the Spartans' weekend matchup. The team holds a 14-8 overall record and is 3-1 in conference play.

Baseball secures first UAA series of the 2025 season 3-1 against No. 24-ranked WashU Bears

Ellie Palaian, Copy Editor April 4, 2025

The Case Western Reserve University Spartans had an eventful week of baseball, wrapping up their non-conference schedule against Division I Kent State University before kicking off UAA conference play...

Second-year Santiago Salazar Garza executes a backhand return. The Spartans are currently 19-4 and are entering conference play on a 12-match win streak.

No. 5-ranked men’s tennis collects three more wins ahead of UAA tournament

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor April 4, 2025

This past weekend, the Case Western Reserve University men’s tennis team extended their win streak to 12 after hosting a three-meet weekend in the Mayfield Village Racquet Club. On Saturday, the squad...

Fourth-year Peter Meng powers through the 1650-meter freestyle at the NCAA National Championship. With four All-America honors in his career, he holds the most of any CWRU men's swimming and diving athlete since 2002.

Swimming and diving earn numerous All-America honors at NCAA Championships

Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

Over the course of four days this past week, the Case Western Reserve University swimming and diving teams competed in the 2025 NCAA Championships. The Championships, which occurred in Greensboro, North...

Letter to my younger self: Reflections of a CWRU student athlete

Maggie Storti, Contributing Writer March 28, 2025

Dear younger me, Right now you may be wondering why everything is happening the way it is right now. I know it has caused confusion, anger, frustration and many other emotions that one cannot describe....

Fourth-year catcher Katelyn Lamm bats three hits across CWRU's three games with WashU, contributing to their 4-1 victory in the second game.

Softball starts conference play 1-2 against No. 25-ranked WashU Bears

Ellie Palaian, Copy Editor March 28, 2025

On March 21 and 22, the No. 8-ranked Case Western Reserve University softball team took on No. 25-ranked Washington University in St. Louis in their first round of UAA play. The Spartans played three games,...

Third-year Elsa Syed and her doubles partner fourth-year Anna Kan dominated in their matches against Christopher Newport, NYU and Johns Hopkins this past weekend.

Women’s tennis falls 6-2 after three-meet weekend

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor March 28, 2025

Going into this past weekend’s three meets, the No. 15-ranked Case Western Reserve University’s women’s tennis team was undefeated 5-0 after sweeping all five of their opponents with 7-0 victories....

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