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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Fourth-year runner Sam Merriman earned All-America status for the second conseutive year with his finish at the national cross country meet.

Top runner finishes career with best finish at national meet

David Chang, Staff Reporter December 1, 2017

Fourth-year veteran runner Sam Merriman represented Case Western Reserve University at the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships at Elsah, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 18. Merriman finished...

Cross country teams do well at regionals

David Chang, Staff Reporter November 17, 2017

On Nov. 11, the Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s cross country teams headed to Powell, Ohio for the 2017 NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional meet at Liberty Park. The race highlighted...

Cross country faces challenge at conference meet

David Chang, Staff Reporter November 3, 2017

Imagine taking an exam without knowing the the topic, format or length. The Case Western Reserve University cross country teams faced a similar test as they headed to Garret Mountain Reservation in...

Fourth-year student Aidan DeSanto uses running to stay calm

Niko Kamlet, Contributing Reporter October 25, 2017

Athlete Spotlight is a new weekly feature where The Observer learns more about Case Western Reserve University’s athletes. Fourth-year runner Aidan DeSanto, is a key member of the men’s cross country...

Cross country teams finish well at All-Ohio meet

David Chang, Staff Reporter October 6, 2017

The Case Western Reserve University cross country team ran well at the 2017 All-Ohio Championships in Cedarville, Ohio on Sept. 29. The women’s team placed third among Division III schools and 14th among...

Cross country takes on the Gators

David Chang, Staff Reporter September 22, 2017

In Meadville, Pennsylvania, the Case Western Reserve University women’s cross country team finished second overall in the Allegheny Classic at the Allegheny College athletic complex, while the men’s...

Two third-year students lead cross country into new season

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter September 1, 2017

A year ago, the Case Western Reserve University men’s cross country team fell in their opening race against John Carroll University (JCU) in the annual Sudeck Sunset Classic Stampede by only three points....

Racing in the front pack, Sam Merriman runs strong in the NCAA Championship meet. A 21st place finish earned the third-year student All-America status.

Race to the top

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor December 9, 2016

Earning All-America selection in a varsity sport while holding a school record in another. Achieving and maintaining a 4.0 GPA as an engineer at one of the top schools in the country. Sleeping well, eating...

Three is the magic number

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor November 18, 2016

Three of Case Western Reserve University’s fastest students earned recognition for their speed on Saturday, Nov. 12. The men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the NCAA Division III Great...

Struggling to shine

Veijay Raj, Web Editor November 4, 2016

Despite a strong season up to this point, the cross country team struggled to move up in the conference meet. Last Saturday, Oct. 29, the Spartans competed in the University Athletic Association (UAA)...

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