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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

During their first home game of the season, the women’s soccer team defeated Franciscan 7-0.

Spartans launch Fall 2025 season with records and resilience

Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor September 5, 2025

The Case Western Reserve University Spartans kicked off their 2025 fall athletic season this past weekend, with some teams opening strong and others facing early challenges.   Men’s and Women’s...

Volleyball aims to keep momentum going after strong 2024 season

Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor August 29, 2025

Following a strong showing in the 2024 season, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team looks to keep the momentum going into the 2025 season. CWRU finished the 2024 season with a 24-8 overall...

Despite their loss at the NCAA Tournament last Thursday, the CWRU volleyball team had a great season, taking pride in their tremendous growth as a team over the last few years.

Volleyball falls in first round of NCAA Tournament

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor December 6, 2024

Despite an early two-set lead, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team concluded their 2024 season with a tough five-set fall to the University of Dubuque in the first round of the NCAA Tournament....

No. 17-ranked volleyball sweeps Carnegie Mellon and UChicago in final round robin

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor November 1, 2024

Following the momentum of their record-breaking opening win streak, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team dominated against Carnegie Mellon University and the No. 15-ranked University of...

CWRU volleyball head coach Karen Farrell prepares the team to play at their first UAA match against University of Rochester this past weekend, with a final score of 3-1.

UAA Round Robin #1: No. 21-ranked volleyball beats Rochester, upsets No. 8-ranked WashU and falls to No. 7-ranked Emory

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor October 4, 2024

This past weekend, Case Western Reserve University No-21-ranked volleyball team traveled to Manhattan to compete in the first UAA Round Robin hosted by New York University at the John A. Paulson Center....

Third-year middle blocker Amanda Ngo contributes to CWRU's win. Ngo's 14 kills and 7 blocks in the match against OWU helped secure the Spartans' win.

“Volleyball extends record opening win streak to 12 after Bishop Invitational “

Ellie Palaian, Contributing Writer September 20, 2024

The Case Western Reserve University volleyball team has launched their season with an impressive 12-0 record, marking the best start in program history. This surpasses their previous bests of 10-0 in 2015...

Volleyball sweeps CWRU Quad, Head Coach Karen Farrell achieves 500th win

Volleyball sweeps CWRU Quad, Head Coach Karen Farrell achieves 500th win

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor September 13, 2024

After Case Western Reserve University’s volleyball team swept the Great Lakes Cross Over at Cedar Point Sports Center, they returned to Horsburgh Gymnasium looking to extend their win streak and dominate...

Volleyball dominates Great Lakes Cross Over

Angelina Minaya, Copy Editor September 6, 2024

The Case Western Reserve University volleyball team traveled to Sandusky, Ohio to compete in the Great Lakes Cross Over at the Cedar Point Sports Center. Last season, the Spartans had much success as they...

Second-year middle blocker Amanda Ngo contributes to the first set win of CWRU's volleyball team against Averett University during a CWRU Quad game on Sept. 7.

Volleyball sweeps at CWRU Quad 3-0

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor September 15, 2023

This past weekend, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team hosted four universities at the CWRU Quad, a two-day event where the teams played each other in tournament style. The Spartans came...

First-year outside hitter Kalli Wall serves the ball during a match against Washington University in St. Louis, helping CWRU secure an upset against the fourth-ranked school.

Volleyball sweeps third UAA Round Robin for 7 straight wins

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor October 28, 2022

After beginning conference play in mid-September with sub-par performances, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team has found its groove just in time before the postseason. On Oct. 16, the...

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