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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

New faces headline Indians Spring Training

Shinichi Inoue, Asst. Sports Editor February 15, 2013

As pitchers and catchers reported to their respective Spring Training facilities on Monday, the Cleveland Indians begin their preparation for the 2013 season. During the offseason, the Tribe committed...

Kyrie Irving is the NBA’s next superstar

Kyrie Irving is the NBA’s next superstar

Arun Murugesan, Cleveland Sports Reporter February 15, 2013

Kyrie Irving has started to become a household name in the NBA, but rewind to June 23, 2011, when “NBA Draft Experts” were predicting another Jay Williams. His talent was considered a notch below prospects...

Women to host NYU on Friday night for Play4Kay

Women to host NYU on Friday night for Play4Kay

Peter Cooke, Sports Editor February 8, 2013

Spartans can close on top-three spots with win With a solid hold on fourth place in the University Athletic Association, the Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team will look to play...

Swimmers finish regular season strong with sweep at B-W

Swimmers finish regular season strong with sweep at B-W

Peter Cooke, Sports Editor February 8, 2013

No. 22 men finish 14-2-1 overall, women improve to 8-9 with wins The Case Western Reserve University swimming and diving teams rounded out their regular-season schedule with a sweep of crosstown rival...

Spartans host UAA No.2 Brandeis, No. 6 New York in last home stand

Spartans host UAA No.2 Brandeis, No. 6 New York in last home stand

Peter Cooke, Sports Editor February 8, 2013

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team will host New York University and Brandeis University this weekend with a chance to jump up the University Athletic Association standings. ...

Women’s track tops Carnegie Mellon, but Tartan men prove to be too much

Women’s track tops Carnegie Mellon, but Tartan men prove to be too much

Peter Cooke, Sports Editor February 8, 2013

Mideast No. 2 Tartan men key 149-105 win in Battle for the Obelisk Nine individual wins and a relay title weren’t enough for the Case Western Reserve University track and field teams as they lost...

Spartan Spotlight – Maggie Dillione

Ben Yavitt February 8, 2013

Maggie Dillione is a junior on the women’s swimming and diving team. Dillione is from Newtown, PA and is majoring in Biology/Pre-Med. Ben Yavitt: Maggie, it’s so great you could join me. Lets start...

Around the conference: A look at basketball in the UAA

Compiled from Staff Reports February 8, 2013

Men's Basketball Forward Alex Stoyle couldn’t miss as he picked up UAA Athlete of the Week honors as Brandeis University topped Emory University on Friday, Feb. 1, and fell to No. 4 University of...

Wrestlers finish 26th at Wheaton’s Willson Invite

Wrestlers finish 26th at Wheaton’s Willson Invite

Compiled from Staff Reports February 8, 2013

Led by 2-2 performances from graduate student Dale English and freshman Josh Hall, the Case Western Reserve University wrestling team placed 26th at the annual Pete Willson Invitational, hosted by Wheaton...

NFL Playoffs – Super Bowl XLVII

Shinichi Inoue, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2013

Baltimore Ravens (AFC South Champion) Head Coach: John Harbaugh (Regular Season: 54-26, Postseason 8-4) How They Got Here: Regular Season Record: 10-6 AFC Wild-Card Round: Defeated Indianapolis Colts,...

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