Skip to Main Content
Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

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)...

Running strong in the home stretch

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor October 28, 2016

The men’s and women’s cross country teams both finished in sixth place at the Oberlin Invitational, with seven runners achieving career best times. Case Western Reserve University’s men’s team...

Spartans looking strong heading final leg

Veijay Raj, Web Editor October 14, 2016

Following a week without an intercollegiate meet, the Spartans are ready to battle through the big meets of the season. With third-year students Danielle Kulpins and Sam Merriman leading the way, the teams...

Load More Stories