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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

Athletic awards and recognition

Claire Nordt, Sports Editor February 1, 2019

CWRU women’s indoor track and field rank in top 25 for first time On Jan. 10, it was announced that the women’s indoor track and field team was ranked 25th in the United States Track and Field and...

The CWRU swimming and diving teams competed at SUNY-Geneseo over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. Unable to secure a win, both men's and women's teams hold a 5-2 record for dual meets.

Spartan swimming sinks in New York

Riley Simko, Staff Reporter January 25, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University swimming and diving teams both lost to State University of New York at Geneseo (SUNY-Geneseo) on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this past weekend. The meet was pushed back...

Swimming and diving takes first to end semester

Riley Simko, Staff Reporter January 18, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University swimming and diving teams are starting the new semester on a high note. The Spartans ended last semester at the College of Wooster Invitational, coming in first...

In their first meet of the indoor season, the men's and women's track and field teams secured first place at the Sixth Annual CWRU Spartan Holiday Classic. The Spartans return to action Dec. 7 and 8 at the Kent State Golden Gala.

Sports briefs

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor December 7, 2018

Indoor track and field The Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams both took home first place finishes at the Sixth Annual CWRU Spartan Holiday Classic on...

Swimming and diving wraps up winning semester

Riley Simko, Staff Reporter November 30, 2018

The Case Western Reserve University swimming and diving teams have made a splash so far this season. Both the women’s and men’s teams have won five out of their six meets in the current season. Most...

The men's and women's swimming and diving teams have started the season with two wins in their first three meets. They aim to continue that success in their next meet at University of Rochester.

Strong early start for swimming, diving

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

After their first three meets, the Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams each stand at 2-1 after a loss to Carnegie Mellon University and victories over John Carroll...

Case Athletics Briefs

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor October 26, 2018

Swimming and diving teams open season with win The Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams began the 2018-2019 campaign against John Carroll University. Both...

Second-year swimmer Jonathan Liu has developed a love for poker since coming to campus. He has also taught himself how to play piano in his free time.

Second-year swimmer finds his poker face

Nicholas Kamlet, Staff Reporter October 5, 2018

Jonathan Liu is a second-year swimmer who swims the breast and butterfly strokes. He loves swimming for the friendships he has formed through the sport and the time management it requires, which keeps...

Men's and women's swimming sent a contigent of six swimmers to compete in the NCAA Division III championships. The women sent a record of five swimmers, which was the most CWRU has sent since 2003.

Spartans make waves at NCAAs

Ben Resnick, Staff Reporter March 30, 2018

Six members of the Case Western Reserve University men's and women's swimming and diving teams traveled to Indianapolis last week for the 2018 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships, hosted...

Baseball, softball make appearances in top 25

Sanjay Annigeri and Andrew Ford March 23, 2018

Baseball and softball rank in top 25 The Case Western Reserve University baseball and softball teams placed in the Division III top 25 rankings, with the men appearing at No. 18 and the women appearing...

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