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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

After a narrow 19-17 victory against the Los Angeles Rams, the Cleveland Browns end their preseason undefeated.

Browns defeat Rams to conclude preseason slate undefeated

Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor September 5, 2025

The Cleveland Browns concluded their preseason slate on Saturday, Aug. 23 as they narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 17-19 in a home game at Huntington Bank Field. With the conclusion of this game,...

In spite of losing several starters, the Spartans hope to win the PAC title with a fresh team full of strong recruits.

Spartans aim for PAC title after 6-4 finish in the 2024 season

Darcy Chew, Executive Editor September 5, 2025

During the 2024 season, the Case Western Reserve University football team finished with an overall record of 6-4 and placed fifth in the PAC. This year the Spartans aim to improve with a totally fresh...

The cross country teams aim to qualify for Nationals as they attempt to build on their successes during the 2024 season.

CWRU cross country builds on 2024 success, looks ahead to Nationals

Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor August 29, 2025

Coming off of dominating 2024 seasons, finishing top 10 in all in-season meets and 6th in the UAA championships, the Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s cross country teams are both back...

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...

Following a low season for the Spartan men's soccer team, they look to improve this upcoming 2025 season, particularly in UAA conference play.

Men’s soccer looks to bounce back after a middling 2024 season

Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor August 22, 2025

After a disappointing 2024 season, the Case Western Reserve University men’s soccer team looks to bounce back from their struggles.  The previous season saw CWRU finish with a 5-5-6 record—down...

FloSports partnership to bring new era of coverage for UAA athletics

Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor August 22, 2025

On June 20, the UAA announced that they have entered into an exclusive five-year media rights agreement with FloSports that will begin in the Fall of 2025.  Through FloCollege, a dedicated sub-platform...

Women’s soccer aims for UAA title after up-and-down 2024 season

Women’s soccer aims for UAA title after up-and-down 2024 season

Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor August 22, 2025

After finishing the 2024 season with a 9-5-5 overall record and a 1-4-2 mark in conference play, the Case Western Reserve University women’s soccer team returns this fall with its sights set on a UAA...

Third-year Katalina Wang won the No. 2 doubles with a score of 6-4, 6-2, helping the CWRU women’s tennis team close out the regular season with a dominant 7-0 victory over Allegheny. The Spartans will take on WashU in the opening round of the UAA Championships on April 24.

Women’s tennis sweeps Allegheny to conclude regular season

Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer April 25, 2025

In their final regular season contest of the season, the Case Western Reserve University women’s tennis team swept Allegheny College 7-0. The results of this contest, which took place on Friday, April...

The CWRU men’s and women’s club crew teams competed in the 2025 Knecht Cup over the weekend, each earning third-place finishes in their varsity 4+ events. They will wrap up their season at the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Crew Championships this coming weekend.

CWRU Crew takes on the 2025 Knecht Cup

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor April 25, 2025

During the weekend of April 12-13, the Case Western Reserve University club crew teams traveled to Cherry Hill, New Jersey to compete in the 2025 Knecht Cup. The teams entered a total of eight entries...

ACL: Agony, crutches and limbo

Ellie Palaian, Copy Editor April 25, 2025

For athletes, the game isn’t just something they play—it’s a core part of who they are. An athlete's worst fear is a season ending injury or anything that comes between them and playing the sport...

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