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A 24-hour concierge service, a market, restaurant and beautifully decorated seating area welcomes residents and guests to the 280 unit luxury complex. A mailroom and package system are also located on the ground floor.

[Photo] One University Circle apartments near finalization

Sophia Yakumithis, Director of Print
July 19, 2018
The Den provides a nice break from the usually limited dining options on campus.

[Photo] Richards: The savior of the CWRU meal plan

April 20, 2018
Each semester, the Case Western Reserve University Big Games Club runs a campuswide game of Humans vs. Zombies. Participants learn what it's like to be both the hunter and the hunted.

It's amazing how a drink made from a bean can give us so much energy and vitality.

[Photo] Yakumithis: The case for coffee

March 30, 2018
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.

[Photo] Spartans make waves at NCAAs

March 30, 2018
The softball team is currently ranked No. 22 in nation, marking the first time in school history the team has appearing in the Division III top 25 rankings. The team is on a roll, with a 7-1 record from blowout wins.

[Photo] Softball comes out scorching hot

March 23, 2018
The baseball team is currently ranked No. 18 in Division III after a hot 10-1 start. During this span, the team defeated two top five teams in the nation.

[Photo] Baseball pulls off major upsets

March 23, 2018
The Stephanie Tubbs Jones (STJ) Residence Hall is the newest residence hall on campus. Formerly The Apartments at 1576, STJ opened as campus housing in 2015 and houses 290 students in 106 apartments.

[Photo] RHA tours, events promote housing options

March 2, 2018
Behind a strong singles performance with a sweep against Washington College and winning two of three doubles matches against Christopher Newport University, men's tennis is ranked in the top 25 in Division III and continues to improve their level of play.

[Photo] Men’s tennis goes 2-1 over the weekend

March 2, 2018
Behind a strong lineup of returning veterans, baseball hopes to repeat on the 24-16 season that they had last year.

[Photo] Baseball looks for strong repeat

March 2, 2018
Women's tennis splits two matches this week. They faced stiff competition from a Division II school.

[Photo] Women’s tennis splits two matches

February 23, 2018
Men's basketball fought two tough matches. They will play Carnegie Mellon in the season finale.

[Photo] Men’s basketball looks to close out season on the road

February 23, 2018
Women's basketball looks to end the season on a high note.

[Photo] Women’s basketball swept by conference foes

February 23, 2018
Men's basketball celebrated Senior Night and came close to an upset of No. 13 Emory University.

[Photo] Men’s basketball boxed out

February 16, 2018
Typically, U.S. engineering students graduate and start working after four years. But there might be more value to a more comprehensive five-year education.

[Photo] Adams: Make U.S. engineering education great again

February 16, 2018
Many Browns fans wonder when the Struggle Bus will ever drop them off.

[Photo] Browns fans wonder about contention

February 9, 2018
Students gather last year at the Jolly Scholar to watch the Super Bowl.

[Photo] Predicting the Super Bowl

February 2, 2018
IMPROVment performs at their weekly shows in the Eldred Black Box Theater.

[Photo] IMPROVment: A unique organization for a fun experience

February 2, 2018
Fourth-year forward T.J. Duckett had a career day in the Spartans first win of the season.

[Photo] Duck-ett, Duck-ett, Goose

December 1, 2017
Fourth-year runner Sam Merriman earned All-America status for the second conseutive year with his finish at the national cross country meet.

[Photo] Top runner finishes career with best finish at national meet

December 1, 2017
The women's basketball team tipped off their 2017-18 season on Nov. 15.

[Photo] Record setters returning for women’s basketball

November 17, 2017
Fourth-year forward T.J. Duckett looks to lead the men's basketball team in the 2017-18 season.

[Photo] Men’s basketball season preview

November 17, 2017
SEXPO aims to foster a safe place where students can learn about sex and sexual health. Many student groups and groups from outside of CWRU participate.

[Photo] Second annual SEXPO serves as safe space for students

September 15, 2017
Rob Cuda threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns in the season opening victory.

[Photo] Starting off with a win

September 8, 2017
The football team is looking to burst onto the playoff scene for the first time since 2009.

[Photo] Football looking to experience to guide them to postseason

September 1, 2017
The Observer predicts Delta Gamma and Phi Delta Theta will win the always intense rope pull competition this year.

[Photo] The Observer predicts Greek Week main events for fun

April 7, 2017
The CWRU baseball team won three games this past weekend to push their winning streak to four.

[Photo] Baseball riding high after weekend sweep

March 24, 2017
Four members of the swimming team competed at the NCAA Championships with Drew Hamilton earning two All-America Honorable Mentions.

[Photo] Swimmers cap off season at NCAA Championships

March 24, 2017
Cassandra Laios and Andrew Ibibo earned UAA Athlete of the Week honors as the track and field teams competed at the W&L Track Carnival.

[Photo] Two Spartans earn UAA Athlete of the Week honors

March 24, 2017
CWRU Crew will be running their annual Ergathon fundraiser this weekend in the TVUC.

[Photo] Rowing deep into the night

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor
February 24, 2017
New additions to the intramural schedule for next school year include indoor curling, esports and innertube water polo.

[Photo] Athletics Department changes mission statement

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor
February 17, 2017
The men’s swimming and diving team finished sixth and the women’s team finished seventh in the conference.

[Photo] Swim and dive competes at UAA championships

Ben Resnick, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2017
Both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams dominated Baldwin Wallace University in their final tune-up before the UAA Championship meet on Feb. 8-11.

[Photo] Swimming teams make a splash, crush Baldwin Wallace

Ben Resnick, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2017
After a tough weekend where the Spartans lost both games of their doubleheader the Spartans rebounded for two wins against Hiram on Tuesday night.

[Photo] Softball slips twice then sweeps two

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2016
The Spartans have won four straight games heading into this weekend.

[Photo] Baseball powers way to weekend wins

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2016
The number 21 nationally ranked Spartans picked up two important wins and will host number 23 Denison in their home opener this weekend.

[Photo] Spartans rebound from Spring Break with victories

Ben Resnick, Contributing Reporter
March 25, 2016
The Spartans struggled this weekend dropping both games, including being shutout against Marietta after only getting one hit.

[Photo] Spartans drop both weekend matchups

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2016
The CWRU softball team dropped eight of their UAA tournament matchups this week, a disappointing string for the high hoped Spartans.

[Photo] Softball struggles against strong UAA rivals

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2016
The Spartans played strong baseball over break earning them 2nd overall in the UAA.

[Photo] Baseball finishes second in final UAA tournament

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2016
The Spartans struggled at the UAA but show plenty of promise for the future.

[Photo] Swimming and diving fall at championships

Veijay Raj, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2016
Spartans look to follow up last years great season with an NCAA playoff bid.

[Photo] Softball swings away for another strong season

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor
February 19, 2016
The Spartans who missed the playoffs after two straight appearances look to return to winning ways

[Photo] Spartan baseball looks to return to championship heights

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor
February 19, 2016
Spartans are competing this week in the UAA Championships and have prepared for well for the challenge.

[Photo] Swimming and diving prepares for postseason

Veijay Raj, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2016
The Spartans have brought on 6 new players this season and will look to add the new talent to their long term success.

[Photo] Men’s tennis adds six newcomers to successful program

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor
February 12, 2016
The women’s tennis team returns to the courts as the 20th ranked team and look to improve on the ranking.

[Photo] Women’s tennis kicks off versus Kenyon

Ben Resnick, Contributing Reporter
February 12, 2016
The Spartans return to competition this weekend as the number 18th men's team and 23rd women’s team in the country.

[Photo] Swimming and diving looks to carry momentum into second half

Veijay Raj, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2016
The women’s basketball team looks to regroup after dropping their UAA opener to Carnegie Mellon.

[Photo] Women’s basketball looks to rebound this weekend after dropping UAA opener to arch-rival Carnegie Mellon

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2016
The Spartans struggled to open the season dropping all four matches.

[Photo] Young wrestling team struggles to find footing

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor
December 4, 2015
The Spartans look to rebound after dropping four straight games these past two weeks.

[Photo] Women’s basketball struggles in back to back tournaments

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2015
The Men’s Basketball team swept the tournament before losing to Denison this week.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball splits the weekend

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2015
Women’s Basketball dropped both opening games but looks to rebound this week in Mt. Union.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball drops first two games of season

Billy Heyen, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2015
For Spartan Bhangra member Raghav Tripathi, one of the important aspects of Andaaz is that its different performances highlight the diversity in Indian culture.

[Photo] uISA to host annual cultural event, Andaaz

Adithi Iyengar, Copy Editor
November 13, 2015
The Spartans will look to win their fourth straight as they return to DiSanto Field for Homecoming on Saturday.

[Photo] Spartan football hot streak continues heading into Homecoming

JP. O'Hagan, Sports Editor
October 9, 2015
The Volleyball team celebrates last season after a kill. The Spartans had a lot to celebrate as they swept their four games this weekend so start the season 5-0.

[Photo] Spartan volleyball starts season on fire with a perfect 5-0 record

Veijay Raj, Contributing Reporter
September 11, 2015
Former Spartan dons the traditional Mather College uniform in previous Throwback Weekend.

[Photo] Celebrate throwback weekend tonight and Sunday

Julia Bianco, News Editor
February 20, 2015
(11460 Uptown Ave., Cleveland OH, 44106) Arriving to the anchor district of University Circle in its most recent explosion of fine dining establishments, Crop Kitchen is an accessible and enjoyable take on the menu of its sister restaurant of Crop Bistro & Bar that brings the cuisine of Steve Schimoler within the easy reach of college students.

[Photo] Top 10 New Cleveland Restaurants for 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter
January 5, 2015
The Cleveland Museum of Art recently chose its 10th director after an international search.

[Photo] CMA chooses new director

Jessica Yang, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2014
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[Photo] Tuition increases to be announced at Provost forum

Mike McKenna, News Editor
February 28, 2014
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[Photo] WRUW programmer resigns from radio station due to believed censorship

Mike McKenna, News Editor
February 14, 2014
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