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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

The Brown's suspended quarterback Deshaun Watson, whose absence—due to the more than 20 sexual assualt allegations raised against him—may be to blame for their mixed preseason record.

Browns quarterback controversy overshadows team’s mediocre preseason efforts

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer September 2, 2022

The Cleveland Browns, while embroiled in one of the most high-profile NFL scandals in recent memory, are preparing for a season of uncertainty following an uneven preseason.  With new starting quarterback...

Club Sports spotlights – Part II

Puneet Bansal and Alyssa Zimmerman September 2, 2022

We will be wrapping up our Club Sports program spotlights with discussions about another six organizations. To recap, here is the general information applicable to all club sports: The Club Sports Program...

Tennis teams shine at 2022 NCAA Championships

Kyle Grover, Staff Writer September 2, 2022

While most students were heading home for the summer in May, the Case Western Reserve University tennis teams were busy competing in the NCAA Division III championship tournament. The men’s tennis team...

2022 Fall Sports Preview

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor August 26, 2022

After successful seasons for all sports following the pandemic disruption, Case Western Reserve University athletes are moving full steam ahead into another year. CWRU’s fall sports season will begin...

Club Sports spotlights - Part I

Club Sports spotlights – Part I

Puneet Bansal and Alyssa Zimmerman August 26, 2022

Many of us at Case Western Reserve University likely played a sport throughout high school, with some even playing on multiple teams each school year. Now as college students, we have other responsibilities...

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second game of the Play-Ins to clinch the eighth seed and face the No. 1 Miami Heat in the first round.

Play-In Tournament adds excitement to set up the NBA Playoffs

Ajeet Kalepu, Staff Writer April 22, 2022

With the NBA’s regular season ending April 10, the No. 7-10 seeds of each conference competed for the final two playoff spots in the Play-In Tournament for the second straight year. The No. 7 and No....

The Cleveland Guardians played their first home games with their new name against the San Francisco Giants.

Guardians fans sound off on name change and lockout

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer April 22, 2022

On April 15, Cleveland’s rebranded MLB team welcomed fans to Progressive Field for its first home game of the 2022 season.  The Cleveland Guardians, previously known as the Cleveland Indians, changed...

Fourth-year Chris Heermann (#3) runs in the 5,000-meter race at the All-Ohio Championships this past weekend.

Women’s and men’s teams finish first, second at All-Ohio Championships

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor April 22, 2022

The Case Western Reserve University track and field teams used the Bob Kahn Invite on April 8-9 to springboard to podium finishes at the All-Ohio Outdoor Championships and set school records at the Bison...

Graduate student Jonathan Powell won all but one of his matches in the last three regular season competitions.

Spartan tennis teams head into UAA Championships with winning records

Kyle Grover, Staff Writer April 22, 2022

Over the past two weeks, the Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s tennis teams ended their respective regular seasons with winning records. The CWRU men’s team, which was No. 1 ranked...

Third-year first baseman Nick Talarico hit and scored in all three games, including a 3-run home run against Adrian College.

CWRU Baseball puts on hitting clinic to win 3 straight and climb above 0.500

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer April 15, 2022

The Case Western Reserve University baseball team is heating up at just the right time as they triumphed against Baldwin Wallace University, John Carroll University and Adrian College last week. Despite...

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