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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer
Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer
All content by Daniel Brenner
Two participants of Holi enjoy the warm day while covered in pigments of color.

[Photo] Holi takes CWRU

Maryam Iqbal, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2019
Second-year pitcher Ilissa Hamilton has performed exceptionally well on the mound for the softball team with a 3.30 ERA.

[Photo] Transfer pitcher tears up batters, builds up relationships

April 27, 2018
Softball gifted its departing fourth-year players with a UAA-home victory over Washington University in St. Louis, with each of the graduating players playing their hearts out.

[Photo] Celebrating a memorable class

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2018
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[Photo] Baseball clinches UAA conference championship

April 27, 2018
Third-year IMPROVment member Oliver Ruhl performing at "Lake Effect" earlier this month. The improv troupe's April 14 show featured Speakeasy, an all-male CWRU a capella group.

[Photo] Speakeasy takes center stage at IMPROVment

April 20, 2018
1. IMPROVment hosted “Lake Effect,” its annual comedy show on April 7. 2. Fifth-year student Brett DiCello and second-year student Tony Monczewski perform as IMPROVment cast members at “Lake Effect.”

[Photo] “Lake Effect” hits Cleveland

April 13, 2018
HackCWRU brought together more than 350 students for a 36-hour coding and engineering competition. Participants developed technological skills from four categories: finance, civic, health or maker.

[Photo] HackCWRU codes success

February 23, 2018
Women's basketball ends the home portion of their 2017-2018 campaign and celebrates Senior Night.

[Photo] Women’s basketball drops two on Senior Night

February 16, 2018
Following a successful two game road trip, the Spartans return home on a three game winning streak. The team hosts Throwback Weekend at Adelbert Gymnasium on Feb. 2 and 4.

[Photo] Road warriors

February 2, 2018
Dominating on both sides of the ball, the Spartans came away with a comeback victory over the University of Chicago on Jan. 21.

[Photo] Men’s basketball comeback win ends losing streak

January 26, 2018
First-year guard Jasmine Floyd looks past a defender during the Spartans game against Chicago.

[Photo] Hellmann hits 1,000 as Spartans fall again

January 26, 2018
Fourth-year veteran sprinter Ben Zelkin runs past his opponent during the meet.

[Photo] Track and field starts season with solid performance

December 7, 2017
The CWRU Archery Club, which competes intercollegiately, will benefit from the tiering system. Other clubs may be disadvantaged by the new system.

[Photo] Kim: Competition and the tiering system

December 1, 2017
Following a great performance at their quad meet, the swimming teams will travel to Wooster to defend their title in the Wooster Inivatitional.

[Photo] Swimmers shine in quad meet

December 1, 2017
More than 100 archers from across the region competed in the Archery Club's first event of the year.

[Photo] Archery club has first competition of the year

November 17, 2017
Third-year midfielder and forward Melanie Kukura goes around a flabbergasted defender.

[Photo] Women’s soccer reverses their fortunes

November 2, 2017
Following a magical playoff run a year ago, the Cleveland Indians were upset by the New York Yankees in the first round of the playoffs this season.

[Photo] Indians promising season ends early

October 13, 2017
CWRU defensive linemen await the snap from Bethany

[Photo] Spartans stop Bison in their tracks

October 13, 2017
Second-year midfielder Marques Manta chases the ball during a game earlier this season.

[Photo] Men’s soccer records undefeated week

October 13, 2017
With a solid mix of personalities, the Spartan volleyball team balances each individual's strengths and weaknesses very well.

[Photo] Get to know the volleyball team

October 6, 2017
The Spartan volleyball team started conference play with a 2-1 record after completing the first round robin at Horsburgh Gymnasium.

[Photo] Upset city

October 6, 2017
The Spartans upset Lycoming College, one of the best teams in the country, at DiSanto Field.

[Photo] Spartans bring down a giant

September 29, 2017
Noel Jeansonne frantically dives for the ball during the team's match against Baldwin Wallace; Haley Sims looks across the court after going up for a kill.

[Photo] Unfazed by the concrete jungle

September 22, 2017
John Budd sells hot dog in front of the Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. Although spending most of his time in the University Circle, he sometimes feels disconnected from the community.

[Photo] Meet Budd, he runs a hot dog stand

Roxanne Yang, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2017
After the swimming and diving teams notched three wins at home, they travel to Baldwin Wallace University to take on the Yellow Jackets this weekend.

[Photo] Swim and dive teams earn big wins

Ben Resnick, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2017
In the process of demoralizing his opponent, Mike Petersen is looking for the pin. The wrestling team travels to Wheaton College for the Pete Willson Invitational this weekend.

[Photo] Down to the last point

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor
January 27, 2017
Graduate student Devin Gordon digs deep as he attempts a squat during the IM weightlifting contest.

[Photo] Miles: 1936 and 2016: Not so different after all

Danny Miles, Columnist
December 2, 2016
Keeping her eye on the shuttlecock, a member of the Badminton Club concentrates hard during a practice. The Club won all 11 matches in their first ever meet as an official club.

[Photo] Swimming suffers setback with Saturday split

Ben Resnick, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2016
Will Chen searches for the shuttlecock as he waits to return a serve.

[Photo] Women’s soccer faces tough competition

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2016
The Village Starbucks underwent renovations this May.

[Photo] Village Starbucks does not accept rewards after renovations

Tian Yang, Contributing Reporter
September 16, 2016
A student from Delta Chi tries to work in high heels

[Photo] Walk a mile in her heels

Adithi Lyengar, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2016
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