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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

Famed CWRU football coach Jim Chapman passes away

Famed CWRU football coach Jim Chapman passes away

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Reporter November 8, 2019

Jim Chapman took over head coaching duties at Case Western Reserve University in 1982, at a time when the program was at a major low. At that time, the Spartans had a losing record for 10 seasons out of...

The Spartans football take their positions

Football remains undefeated while celebrating Senior Day

Shreya Ramani, Staff Reporter November 8, 2019

In the past two weekends, the Spartans prevailed over both Geneva College and Bethany College, all while celebrating Senior Day during the latter game. The 21st-ranked Spartans held on against Geneva...

Football's graduating class has racked up the fourth most wins of any senior class in the team's history.

Spartan football nears end of their successful season

Emily Young, Development Editor November 1, 2019

The Spartan football team is taking no prisoners as it continues to plow its way through the conference. With the end of the regular season rapidly approaching, the team has maintained a perfect season,...

Football remains undefeated

Football remains undefeated

Shreya Ramani, Staff Reporter October 25, 2019

This past weekend, the 23rd/19th-ranked Case Western Reserve University Spartans traveled to Latrobe, Pennsylvania, where they improved their record to 6-0 with a 34-26 win over Saint Vincent College....

NCAA Ohio Division I Football Week Nine Round-up

Ryan Yoo, Director of Design October 25, 2019

Unfortunately, going to a Division III school means that even though the football team is actually pretty good there aren’t that many people who enjoy following the team. If you want to experience college...

NFL storylines after the first four games

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter October 4, 2019

The first quarter of the 2019 NFL season has passed and the league is as polarizing as ever. One division has four teams with the same record. Backup quarterbacks are taking the league by storm, and, of...

Football continued their undefeated start to the season with a 37-6 win.

Football continues with winning streak and earns honors

Shreya Ramani, Staff Reporter October 4, 2019

This past weekend, Case Western Reserve University’s football team looked to remain undefeated when they traveled to Greenville, South Carolina to play against PAC rival Thiel College. With their 37-6...

Buckeyes' second-year transfer quaterback Justin Fields (1) has been a key player in the Buckeyes' success story, throwing 18 touchdowns so far this season.

The Ohio State University football, four weeks in

Ryan Yoo, Director of Design September 27, 2019

So far into the 2019 season, the Buckeyes seem to be doing pretty well. They have had a four-game win streak and have seemed to settle into their groove. The team’s direction this season is uncertain...

Fourth-year football player reminisces on final season at CWRU

Fourth-year football player reminisces on final season at CWRU

Nicholas Kamlet, Staff Reporter September 27, 2019

Adam Zybko is a fourth-year tight end on the Case Western Reserve University football team. Over his four seasons, he has seen action in 30 games, accumulating 318 yards and one touchdown. Zybko has also...

Cleveland Browns season primer

Nicholas Kamlet, Staff Reporter August 30, 2019

Perhaps failure can lead to success. For the Cleveland Browns, success is finally on the horizon. Since 1999, the Browns have only had two winning seasons and have started 28 different quarterbacks. The...

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