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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

Fourth-year Umar Rashid carried the Spartans to victory with his goal during the last moments of overtime in the championship match against SUNY Brockport last Saturday.

Men’s basketball secures third-straight Bill Sudeck Tournament with double-overtime thriller

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor November 15, 2024

With half a new roster, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team began its 2024-25 season with a promising start: winning the Bill Sudeck Tournament for the third consecutive year with...

Third-year Art Martinez participates in the Bob del Rosa Ohio Intercollegiate Open, securing a second-place finish for the Spartans in the 133-pound bracket.

“Spartan tough”: Three CWRU wrestlers finish top three at Bob del Rosa Open

Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

The Case Western Reserve University wrestling team hosted the Bob del Rosa Ohio Intercollegiate Open on Sunday, Nov. 10, inside the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center. The open tournament...

Third-year Aidan Gassel kicks off the 2024-25 wrestling season at the Adrian Invitational on Nov. 2, placing first in the 197-pound bracket.

Spartan wrestling places third in season opening invitational

Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

This past Saturday, Nov. 2, the Case Western Reserve University wrestling team kicked off the 2024-25 season at the Adrian Invitational, traveling to Adrian, Michigan, to compete against 10 other teams....

Head Coach Jennifer Reimer guides the women's basketball team as they enter a new season.

Women’s basketball tips off 2024-25 season

Ellie Palaian, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

Coming off of a 11-14 2023-24 season and having finished 4-10 in conference play, the Case Western Reserve University women's basketball team is back in action and ready for the 2024-25 season. After...

Men’s Basketball Preview

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor November 1, 2024

Last spring, the Case Western Reserve University men's basketball concluded an outstanding 2023-2024 season with their third consecutive NCAA appearance. The team finished their campaign 23-5, which broke...

CWRU swimming and diving sweeps all events in dual meet with Ohio Wesleyan

Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams prevailed over Ohio Wesleyan University during their first home meet of the season, which took...

Spartan swimming and diving opens the 2024-2025 season with dominating performances

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor October 25, 2024

On Oct. 13, the Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams opened their 2024-2025 season, dominating the Early Season Invite hosted by Oberlin College. Both teams placed...

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....

CWRU's girls 200 freestyle relay team consisting of second-years Claire Kozma, Eliza Dixon, and third-years Gabriella Chambers, Kelly Vann placed eighth at the NCAA Championships. Kozma reflected on the women's team this past season, stating "I'm really proud of the women's team, especially. We got fifth in UAA, which is the highest we’ve gotten in around 20 years."

Swimming and diving break school records at NCAA Championships

Darcy Chew, Copy Editor March 29, 2024

This past weekend, Case Western Reserve University’s swimming and diving teams traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina for the 2024 NCAA Championships. The championships, which occurred from March 20...

Even years after his departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James remains an inspiriation. Having brought together a community through shared hope and spirit, LeBron will always be an integral part of Cavs and Cleveland history.

After LeBron left: Where the Cavaliers stand in the wake of LeBron James’ departure

Carlos Hernandez, Contributing Writer March 22, 2024

There is something anyone who lived in the Cleveland area can remember, including myself. Right across the street from the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, what once was known as “The Q,” there was a mural...

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