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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

Jordan Dean guards a Washington University player in a lost at home. Last weekend, the team split their roadtrip at NYU and Brandeis.

On the verge

Andrew Hodowanec, Contributing Reporter February 20, 2015

The Spartans split last weekend going 1-1, first seeing their losing streak extend to three on Friday as they fell to the New York University (NYU) Violets 94-73. Despite four Spartans scoring double digits,...

Junior Matt Clark tries to find the open man in the Spartan’s loss against the University of Chicago Maroons.

Basketball blues

Aaron Shang, Staff Reporter February 13, 2015

A gym packing home crowd pumped up from the Provost’s Pizza Night, Neon Weekend and free smoothies from the Jolly Scholar could not prevent the Case Western Reserve University’s men’s basketball...

Giant killers

Aaron Shang, Staff Reporter February 5, 2015

On a snowy night in Cleveland, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team stayed hot by outpacing the No. 7 Washington University (Mo.) Bears en route to a critical 89-78 victory in St....

Back on track

Aaron Shang, Staff Reporter January 30, 2015

Barely two days after falling to No. 13 Emory University in Atlanta, the No. 25 Case Western Reserve men’s basketball team bounced back in a big way Sunday night, steamrolling University Athletic Association...

Slices of victory

Evan Rose, Staff Reporter January 23, 2015

Have you ever needed a custom-decorated cake for a special occasion? Have you ever wanted to raise money for one of Case Western Reserve University’s most successful varsity athletic teams? Well, thanks...

Junior Matt Clark hits a clutch three point shot against New York University.

Making history

Aaron Shang, Staff Reporter January 23, 2015

When the Spartans take the court this upcoming weekend against No. 12 Emory University in Atlanta, there will be a noticeable difference in the box score: For the first time in school history, the Case...

Spartans crush rival Carnegie Mellon

JP. O’Hagan, Sports Editor January 16, 2015

While the rest of the student body enjoyed their breaks relaxing at home or on vacation, the Spartans returned to the hardwood ready to compete at the highest level. The Spartans’ hard work has...

On A Roll

Aaron Shang, Contributing Reporter December 5, 2014

A month into the young basketball season, the Case Western Reserve University men have already reeled off a string of impressive victories. Sporting a 5-1 record—the lone blemish being an 87-74 setback...

Mens basketball

Spartan strong

Aaron C. Shang, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014

The temperatures drop below zero and the snow comes and goes. Yes, Case Western Reserve University, it is definitely wintertime again. For the Case men’s basketball team, this season could be the one...

Men’s basketball struggles down the stretch

JP O'Hagan, Sports Editor February 28, 2014

The men’s basketball team dropped two games on the road, and is struggling to get back on track as the season comes to a close. Playing in the highly talented University Athletic Association conference...

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