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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

First-year Michael Wojkowski falls on top of St. Vincent's Marvelle Cromerdie during the CWRU Homecoming football game.

Spartan football dominates St. Vincent 45-21 over homecoming weekend

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor October 14, 2022

The Case Western Reserve University football team put their stamp on our iconic Homecoming Weekend with a demolishing 45-21 win over Saint Vincent College. As students, families and alumni packed the stands...

Kicker Cade York missed a field goal in the Browns' last drive of the game, sealing their loss to the LA Chargers

Browns defensive struggles continue, fall to Chargers 30-28

Jack Martin, Contributing Writer October 14, 2022

On Sunday, Oct. 9, the Cleveland Browns hosted the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium. This was the sixth time the teams have met since 2015. The Browns jumped to an early 7-0 lead following...

Catching a deflected pass from Saxton, second-year wide receiever Noah Cohen's first career touchdown opened scoring in the first half.

Spartan football upset Wash. & Jeff 14-10 with Saxton’s and Dahlem’s late-game heroics

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor September 23, 2022

Though they suffered a beatdown from John Hopkins University in their season opener, the Case Western Reserve University football team has found its groove. After an intense 45-31 win against Waynesburg...

In a heated attempt to block the Blue Jays' control of the football, second-year Dominic Sais (left) sacks first-year Carson Bourdo (right).

CWRU football drops season opener 54-14 vs JHU

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer September 9, 2022

On Saturday, Sept. 3, the Case Western Reserve University football team welcomed the Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays for their first game of the season.  With nearly 2,000 people in attendance,...

2022 Fall Sports Preview

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor August 26, 2022

After successful seasons for all sports following the pandemic disruption, Case Western Reserve University athletes are moving full steam ahead into another year. CWRU’s fall sports season will begin...

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam dribbles past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Tim Frazier during the two teams' faceoff on March 24, one of several defeats for the Cavaliers in their late-season skid.

Cavs achieve first winning season without LeBron since 1998

Ajeet Kalepu, Contributing Writer April 1, 2022

The Cleveland Cavaliers' late season struggles continue with a 7-10 record since the All Star break. With All-Star center Jarrett Allen out indefinitely since March 6 with a fractured finger and other...

NFL players come together to compete in the 2022 Pro Bowl—but was it worth the watch?

NFL Pro Bowl disappoints yet again

Akhil Medarametla, Staff Writer February 11, 2022

This year’s Pro Bowl, like every other Pro Bowl, was quite mediocre. Despite having the league’s brightest stars playing,  minimal interest or passion could be found. For the NFL, holding this year’s...

Third-year runningback Antonio Orsini (pictured) rushed for 111 yards and scored a touchdown on 15 carries during the Spartans' final game of the season.

Football’s season ends with a 24-6 road loss to CMU

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer November 19, 2021

This past weekend, the Case Western Reserve University football team traveled to Pittsburgh to take on Carnegie Mellon University for the final game of their season. The Spartans had a tumultuous season,...

Spartans break records and set the crowd ablaze in the Homecoming game going up 4-3 on the season

Spartan football shows grit, slides past Geneva 42-38 with game-winning drive

Tanishka Mhaskar, Contributing Reporter October 29, 2021

Tensions were high in the bleachers of Case Western Reserve University’s DiSanto Field as the Spartans hosted Geneva College in the 2021 Homecoming Game.The Spartans were down three points when the offense...

Browns recover from Cardinals loss despite shorthand due to injuries as they look forward to hosting the Steelers on Halloween

D’Ernest Johnson lifts Browns back into win column with narrow victory over Broncos

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Reporter October 29, 2021

The Week 7 edition of Thursday Night Football featured a gritty nailbiter as the Cleveland Browns hosted the Denver Broncos. The Browns were severely shorthanded on offense, with quarterback Baker Mayfield...

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