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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

For those looking for a quick Olympic fix: Short track speed skating.

Stephen Wong, Staff Reporter February 9, 2014

Do not blink, because you might miss all of the action. Much like the track races during the Summer Olympics, speed skating pits skater against skater on a 60-meter long track to see who can complete the...

For the attention deficit: Alpine skiing.

Stephen Wong, Staff Reporter February 9, 2014

This sport provides some of the best entertainment during the Winter Olympics as individual skiers race down the mountain at massive speeds while they combat different obstacles. Olympic Alpine skiing...

Spartans lose Obelisk trophy to Carnegie Mellon University

Skyler Phillips, Staff Reporter February 9, 2014

Last Saturday, the Spartan track team competed against Carnegie Mellon University in the traditional “Battle for the Obelisk” and, despite the women team’s victory, the combined points of the men...

Spartan swimmers finish up dual season with win

Skyler Phillips, Staff Reporter February 9, 2014

The Spartans competed in their final dual meet this weekend against Baldwin Wallace University and met with great success for both the men and women’s teams; this was especially nice for the seniors,...

Invitational brings mixed results for Spartan Wrestlers

David Hoffman, Staff Reporter February 9, 2014

It was a solid weekend for the Spartan wrestlers at the Pete Willson-Wheaton College Invitational, as they continued their season-long display of improvement in the tournament. When it was all said and...

Junior Brooke Orcutt looks for her teammates against Washington University last Friday.

Women’s basketball drops two games despite strong effort

Stephen Wong, Contributing Reporter January 31, 2014

The Spartans dropped below .500 to 7-9 overall and 1-4 in UAA play this weekend after losing two games to two difficult opponents: Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Chicago. Despite...

Spartan wrestlers fight until the end in first home match

David Hoffman, Staff Reporter January 31, 2014

The Spartan wrestlers came out fighting on Saturday, but ultimately fell short to Washington & Jefferson College in their home opener. The final score of 33-9 was deceiving; a great majority of the...

The Observer’s Super Bowl viewing guide

January 31, 2014

Eat a slice of pizza for every: -Reference to Richard Sherman’s interview -Shot of someone unnecessarily wearing sunglasses -Reference to the game or player in question being “legendary” -A coach...

Spartans snap three-game losing streak with win at home

J.P. O'Hagan, Staff Reporter January 31, 2014

The men’s basketball team’s play last weekend was a crucial step in the right direction as the Spartans split their weekend of UAA play at home. Case Western Reserve University snapped a season-high,...

Super Sunday: Stats and storylines for the big game

J.P. O'Hagan, Staff Reporter January 31, 2014

The buzz about the Super Bowl XLVIII, which is this Sunday, is enough to light the Empire State Building. Well, that is what Verizon wants you to think as they use a rather clever publicity stunt to track...

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